Mr Speaker, hon Ministers and Deputy Ministers, hon members, the UDM offers its sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late hon Mr Joe Matthews. He is one of the class of 1994, which was a first crop of the democratically elected members of this Parliament to depart us. It is also worth noting that he too, like many other significant political players of this country, studied at the University of Fort Hare.
The late hon Matthews was an active participant in politics for many decades and participated in some way or another in the many tenacious events that shook our country in the latter half of the twentieth century. He therefore leaves a legacy of considerable proportions. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. May his soul rest in peace. Thank you.