Ngiyathokoza, Somlomo, mhlonishwa Sekela Mongameli neNdlu ehloniphekile. [Thank you, Speaker, hon Deputy President and this august House.]
The IFP offers its deepest and most sincere condolences on behalf of the entire party to the family and friends of Alina Rantsolase on her untimely and very sad passing. Alina was a true leader of the people, a leader who walked her talk no matter the political consequences and a leader who, by so doing, gained the admiration and respect of all who knew her. Her untimely passing will leave a vacuum which, we can only hope, will be filled by another rising star of the same ilk as Alina.
Alina rose to the stellar heights of the parliamentary service of her nation and people from humble beginnings as a shop steward at Checkers. Her exemplary work ethic and relentless pursuit of not only self-betterment but also betterment of the people led Alina onto a sure path into politics, a path which, in her case, rewarded her hard work and ethical behaviour with greater responsibilities and duties which, I might add, she never shirked.
Alina was one of this Parliament's unsung heroes, a daughter to the family of the Parliament of South Africa, and we will miss her a lot.
Umphefumulo wakhe ulale ngokuthula, izihlobo zakhe ziduduzeke. INkosi ibe nani. Ngiyabonga. [May her soul rest in peace, and may her relatives find comfort. May God be with you. Thank you.]