Mr Speaker and hon members, we are gathered once more to undertake the sad duty of bidding farewell to a fellow Member of Parliament, the late Adv Mamaroba Johannes Malahlela, affectionately known as "Joe", who died on 26 February 2011. The UDM extends its heartfelt condolences to the late Adv Malahlela's family, friends and colleagues.
At times like these, it is only the love and support of family that can provide you comfort and only the remembrance of a life well lived that can provide consolation. We hope that this remembrance by his family and friends will include the late hon member's participation in this institution and also that his having been part of this democratic institution will give you some consolation. May his soul rest in peace. I thank you.