I would like to say that the contribution of the Indian community in our country was not limited only to struggle issues. The Indian cuisine that has now become part of and characteristic of our culture came with them.
In the area of sport, the Indian community has made incredible history. I want to recall that fact in regard to sports such as hockey and golf. Let me remind you of this, and this Parliament must take note of it. In 1964 Sewsunker "Papwa" Sewgolum, a self-taught Indian who did not hold a golf stick according to what was taught in academies and so on, competed against Gary Player and others, and he beat them! But, let me tell you something that all of us must be ashamed of. When he won and the prizes were to be given out, because of the Separate Amenities Act he was not allowed to go into the club to receive his trophy; he was made to stand outside and it was raining. He was given his trophy there in the rain, with somebody holding an umbrella over him! But, he had won the championship! I see that we honour Gary Player, who was honoured by the old order; fine, I also honour him. But I do think that we must honour Papwa Sewgolum for the example he set our country. I thank you, but I say, "Halala [Congratulations], the Indian community! Halala! [Congratulations!]" [Applause.]