Speaker, I don't know Mr Ellis as well as the other people have indicated here, but I feel I must give him a handshake because of what has been said about him here.
The UDM joins the rest of the House in bidding farewell to the outgoing Mr Mike James Ellis. The UDM salutes you for your contribution to the important project of nation-building. Since the start of your political career in the eighties, you have played a very important role in our democracy.
We wish you well in your future endeavours and thank you for your services to the nation. As I have said before, I have not really known you as much as these other people have known you ...
...maar ek gaan u groet. [Applous.] [... but I am going to greet you. [Applause.]]