Motion in Parliament on the launch of Project Naledi

Today I moved this motion in the House:

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

   MOTION WITHOUT NOTICE

Internal Ref Number:	017	-	2018
Date:	13.03.2018
Subject:	Project Naledi
I hereby move, on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, that this House; 1.      Notes that On Saturday 17th February, Project Naledi was successfully launched at the Soweto Equestrian Centre in Moroka, Soweto; 2.      Further notes that Project Naledi is a partnership between international law firm Pinsent Masons, the Soweto Equestrian Centre, Soweto Cricket Club and Sir Ramabitsa Education Programme and 3.      Takes cognisance of the fact that the project has already enrolled over 200 youngsters onto the programme, who are receiving extra lessons in maths, accounting, English and science to better equip them for the world of work; 4.      Congratulates the local community members who initiated this programme, based on a firm commitment to improve the life chances of their young people; 5.      Acknowledges the important role Pinsent Masons is playing by providing funds, resources and networking opportunities; 6.      Further acknowledges that this epitomises the sort of partnership President Ramaphosa called for in his state of the nation address; and 7.      Encourages the establishment of other similar partnerships in communities throughout South Africa, to build trust, collaboration and work towards the betterment of the lives of millions of South Africans who deserve better than they have experienced under 24 years of ANC government.   Toby Chance MP