Chairperson, hon members, the UCDP joins the ANC and other parties in expressing our sorrow for the dearly departed Inkosi Xolo. That he could leave the tribe and accept to stand as a candidate for his party shows that the chief was prepared to live for and serve the greater majority of South Africans.
As a progressive traditional leader, Inkosi Xolo lived up to his name. He was a pacifist and went on to serve in the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa, where he occupied elective positions at provincial and national level. It is notable that he endeavoured to bring about peace in KwaZulu-Natal when brother rose against brother and son fought against father. That his house was gutted in the strife in those days says to us that he was at the coalface of the struggle.
As a sexagenarian, Inkosi Xolo had seen it all. He had been through the hardships of this world. We hope that his efforts to bring about peace will not be spurned by those left behind. The UCDP extends its heartfelt condolences to Chief Xolo's wife, children, family, friends and all who knew him, as well as members of his political home, the ANC.
Wanga angalala ngoxolo. [Kwaqhwatywa.] [May he rest in peace. [Applause.]]