Chairperson, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the Council I will move:
That the Council -
1) notes that the President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma - uMsholozi, uNxamalala - delivered his state of the nation address on 10 February 2011 under the theme "Celebrating the legacy of freedom through strengthening the link between Parliament and the People";
2) acknowledges that the President's address has received very positive feedback from South Africans, civil society organisations, academics and political parties for being elaborate and able to respond to the immediate challenges facing our people; and
3) takes this opportunity to welcome the state of the nation address and congratulates President Zuma for reassuring our people that this government will continue to work tirelessly to respond to their needs and ensure that their lives change for the better.