Speaker, on behalf of the Chief Whip of the Majority Party, I move:
That the House -
1) notes with great sadness the tragic death of former African National Congress member Mr David Dlali on Monday, 11 June 2012 at the age of 52;
2) further notes that Mr Dlali was a Member of Parliament from 2001 until 2009, representing his constituency in the Gugulethu township and serving on various portfolio committees which included provincial and local government, minerals and energy, and defence;
3) remembers that after the 2009 national elections, Mr Dlali joined the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and People with Disabilities as Special Adviser to the Minister;
4) further remembers that Mr Dlali was a long standing member of the ANC and a former uMkhonto weSizwe underground operative;
5) recalls that he served in various capacities within the ANC including as a member of the provincial executive committee in the Western Cape and as Chairman of the Dullah Omar region;
6) further recalls that he was a talented, diligent cadre and a remarkable strategist;
7) believes that Mr Dlali was a hardworking and committed servant of the people;
8) acknowledges his dedication and courage which he proved in true selfless service to his people and the country; and
9) extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr Dlali, friends, colleagues and members of the African National Congress.