House Chairperson, I hereby give notice that I will move:
That the Council -
1) notes with interest that the coming by-election in Ward 44, Gugulethu, in the Western Cape is a mere test of strength between the ANC and the DA;
2) further notes that Cope has taken a decision not to participate in these by-elections, despite calls from the ruling party that Cope should participate so as to split votes, which would give the ruling party space to win; and
3) therefore hopes that the best party wins and acknowledges that Cope will not persuade its members and supporters towards either side.
Qhude maniniki, zindala zombini, zoqhudelana, thina siyiCope sodl' efileyo. [Go ahead and fight to the death. We as Cope will celebrate with whoever wins.][Interjections.]