Mr Speaker, on behalf of the ACDP I wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr Molefi Sefularo, his friends, relatives, the ANC and the people he served with great passion. Dr Sefularo's untimely death came as a great shock to us as his determination to see all South Africans have access to affordable, good quality health care gave us hope of a much improved and efficient health care system in our country.
His close working relationship with his colleague, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, made them a formidable team that believed that their vision and goals were achievable. His humility, diligent commitment and dedicated service to the people of this nation, particularly the poor, was remarkable.
During his funeral service that I attended in GaRankuwa, I was delighted, as a family man, to hear what the late Dr Sefularo's family had to say about him. His children spoke about the love and care their father had for them and their mother. As I heard his wife refer to him as a friend, I concluded that the man we were paying our last respects to was no ordinary man, but a responsible man of principle who cared for his family. Our country needs more fathers who'll love and care for their children and more husbands who'll love their wives and be faithful to them.
In paying homage to the late Dr Sefularo, the hon Deputy President said: Above all, by his example, we see a leader who led behind the scenes and this explains the glowing tribute describing him as someone who worked tirelessly and selflessly, and was a competent and accessible Minister.
Our prayers are with the Sefularo family and we trust that the precious Holy Spirit will comfort and heal their broken hearts. Thank you.