Chairperson, after centuries of struggle our generation has a huge responsibility and profound privilege to concretise the concept of common national identity that will rise above political contestations and differences of any form as a legacy for those who will come after us. One of the most important cornerstones of such a project is the promotion and recognition of our national symbols as an important beacon of our common nationhood.
The sporadic use of old symbols, the old South African flag, by misguided individuals can no longer be tolerated. And it should be unconditionally condemned by all of us who are striving towards the united future of committed South Africans. Likewise, disdainful use of our new national symbols should also be avoided and to that end this institution should set a key example.
As a starting point, let us correct spelling errors as can be found in the explanations posted in the exhibition of historic and current maces of Parliament in the foyer of the Old Assembly Hall, that is, the transformed symbols.
While these may be bona fide administrative oversights, they sit there in full view of all to see and should be rectified without delay. It may be small and viewed by some as small, but it creates the impression of carelessness and cannot be tolerated. If we do not correct the small things the big ones will also go wrong soon. It may also be viewed as a lack of a culture of excellence in this House. Let us work together and cultivate the appropriate respect ... [Time expired.]