I move without notice:
That the House - 1) notes with profound sadness the passing away of Nkosana "Happyboy" Mgxaji, the former South African junior light and junior welterweight boxing champion, who died at the age of 62 while visiting some relatives in KwaZulu-Natal;
2) further notes the critical role he played as an entertainer, a role model, and a source of pride when at the age of 17 years he first demonstrated his boxing prowess at the Duncan Village Community Centre;
3) recognises his talent also in rugby as he was once selected to play for the Border team but had to decline as he was scheduled to box in a tournament on the very same day, as well as his creativity in devising his own training schedules, which often consisted of walking on the beach, chopping wood and running, all of which proved highly effective;
4) further recognises his selection to the national amateur team that toured Italy in 1966, and that in 1967 he won the national amateur featherweight title in Port Elizabeth and then turned professional the following year;
5) believes that "Happyboy" Mgxaji will be remembered for his impressive style, ring craft and speed which made officials talk about him as the boxing wonder from East London;
6) further believes that "Happyboy" Mgxaji is the first true great boxing hero who attracted a huge crowd at Sisa Dukashe Stadium; and
7) offers the sincere condolences of the House to his family and friends.
Agreed to.
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