Hon Deputy Speaker, I move the draft resolution printed in my name on the Order Paper, as follows:
That the House -
1) notes with great sadness the death of African National Congress (ANC) member and former Member of Parliament, Mr Muthundinne George Phadagi, on 13 May 2012;
2) remembers that Mr Phadagi served in various capacities within the government, including as a Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Public Works in Limpopo and MEC for Safety, Security and Liaison in 2010 and 2011 respectively;
3) further remembers that he also served as Mayor of Greater Thohoyandou Transitional Local Council and as a Councillor in Thulamela Local Municipality;
4) recalls that he held various political leadership roles within the ANC, including as chairperson of the Far North Region of the ANC, coordinator of the Northern Transvaal Co-ordinating Committee for the United Democratic Front, Provincial Executive Committee member of the Northern Transvaal Region and as coordinator of the 1994 national elections as leader of the Sub-Regional Election Committee;
5) further recalls that towards the end of his parliamentary activities Mr Phadagi was involved in the development of school diaries, the Advertiser magazine and the now famous Valley Messenger newspaper;
6) acknowledges his legendary sense of humour, his quick wit, his business acumen and his willingness to serve his people in whatever capacity;
7) appreciates his important contribution to furthering our democracy and his commitment and dedication as a public representative and community worker; and
8) extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr Phadagi, friends, colleagues and members of the African National Congress.