Hon Speaker, on behalf of the ID, we bring our condolences to the family and friends of the late Prof Dirk du Toit and to the ANC. Prof Du Toit was a man of principles. He refused to sacrifice his principles when he came under attack for his association with the ANC and oppressed people.
In 2007, I approached Prof Dirk du Toit with a number of outstanding land claims in the Free State, the Western Cape and the Northern Cape. He worked together with us to solve many of those land claims. That is the kind of person he was - accessible. I used to write him a note many times here in Parliament, and the next day I would get a response to the query I had raised with him. We are certainly going to miss him.
He has made his contribution. He fought in the struggle against apartheid. When he came here in 1994, while we were busy writing the final Constitution, he also made his contribution.
Lastly, I will always remember him because he was the first chairperson of the disciplinary committee established by Parliament to discipline me when the ANC wanted to throw me out of Parliament. So, I will always remember that. Thank you. [Applause.]