Speaker, I move the motion in the name of the Chief Whip of the Majority Party as printed on the Order Paper:
That the House -
1) notes with great sadness the death of former African National Congress Member of Parliament, Ms Winkie Direko, on Friday, 17 February 2012;
2) further notes that Ms Direko suffered a fatal stroke at Universitas Netcare Hospital in Bloemfontein at the age of 82;
3) remembers that Ms Direko was a member of the National Council of Provinces from 1994 to 1999 and Premier of the Free State from 15 June 1999 until 26 April 2004;
4) further remembers that Ms Direko was a longstanding member of the African National Congress and a committed educator, participating in various structures and always serving with passion and dedication;
5) believes that Ms Direko epitomised the ANC policy of a caring organisation and thus everybody who had the privilege of working closely with her remembers her as a caring leader, mother and grandmother;
6) further believes that she was very passionate about education and development and had also committed herself to the protection and promotion of the rights of vulnerable older persons;
7) acknowledges her deep compassion, commitment and courage, which she proved in true selfless service to her people and the country;
8) appreciates her contribution to furthering our democracy, her energy and enthusiasm as a public representative and community worker, her ethic and vibrant leadership; and
9) extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms Direko, friends, colleagues and members of the African National Congress.
[Applause.]