Speaker, hon members, the UDM would like to extend its condolences to the family and friends of the late hon member of the ANC, as well as to her party and colleagues. By all accounts, as caucus chairperson of the ANC, the late hon member played an important role in supporting her colleagues.
The UDM also confirms what has been alluded to by previous speakers. Aside from her service as a member of this House, she committed her adult life to the cause of workers. Starting as a shop steward, she progressed through the ranks of the labour movement, culminating eventually in her election to the position of national treasurer of Cosatu in 1999. She occupied this position for a decade. Hers was a life lived in service to others. May she rest in peace. Thank you.