Chairperson, there is no doubt whatsoever that great leaders hail from KwaZulu-Natal. [Laughter.] The MF expresses heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late Chief Everson Xolo. There is no doubt in my mind that given the wonderful person he was, with an astounding personality and a remarkable spirit of humility, the late Chief Xolo will indeed be sadly missed.
Our condolences also go out to the ANC for the loss of a true citizen of humanity, whose honour came from fighting for benefits for his people with peace, dignity and integrity. He was an impeccable leader who was always prepared to fight, forgive and forget. I am reminded of a prophetic saying, one that Chief Xolo always practiced, namely that we must never lose hope in humanity. Humanity is an ocean and even if a few dirty drops fell into the ocean it would not make the entire ocean dirty.
Chief Xolo was an architect of peace in the spirit of togetherness and brotherhood. From God we have come and unto God we shall go. May his soul rest in peace in the high heavens.