Deputy Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes the incredible mission of Tony Tractor, real name Tony Psaila, who will embark - from Cape Town today, 23 November 2010 - on the next leg of his around-the-world journey driving a 1948 Vaaljaapie Ferguson tractor at a speed of just 22 km/h; 2) further notes that Tony has undertaken this journey to raise funds and build awareness for victims of violence and rape, and particularly with regard to abuse against women and children;
3) acknowledges that Tony embarked upon his epic journey from Howick in KwaZulu-Natal on Women's Day, 9 August 2010;
4) recognises that he has set himself a target to raise R1 billion whilst travelling through countries such as Australia, New Zealand, the United States of America, Canada, Russia, Europe and the United Kingdom; and
5) wishes Psaila well on his journey, and urges all citizens of the world to support this worthy project.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
Refusal of WESTERN CAPE MEC to meet with backyard dwellers AND RESIDENTS OF