Hon Speaker, the ACDP is saddened by the death of Mr Dirk du Toit, former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs from June 1999 to May 2009.
During my time as a member of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs, I knew Mr Dirk du Toit to be a man who took his work very seriously. We also acknowledge and commend Mr Du Toit for his contribution to drafting and finalising the country's Constitution in 1996.
The ACDP sends heartfelt condolences to Mr Du Toit's family and friends and we pray you will experience the comfort and peace that comes from knowing our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
The great responsibility on the shoulders of Ministers and the enormous work to be done by both Ministers and Members of Parliament can place a tremendous strain on the physical bodies of mere human men and women. Dirk du Toit's untimely passing is a reminder to us all that in the midst of the enormous demands, a healthy balance must be found if we are to continue to be able to give of our best. Thank you.