I appreciate it, Chairperson. Thank you very much. I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the Council I shall move on behalf of Cope:
That the Council -
1) notes the lack of progress regarding women's development in South Africa and especially the continuing decline in the representation of women in the workplace;
2) acknowledges the urgent need for government, and the private sector, to step up and support women in business, as well as female entrepreneurs and women in rural areas;
3) further notes the critical importance for all leaders from various sectors to join hands and fight gender violence and the spread of HIV and Aids; and
4) further acknowledges the need for women to continue to be encouraged and to act as role models for women in South Africa.