MOTION ON THE NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY’S UNVEILING OF THE SIYA KOLISI RESIDENCE AND INVICTUS RESIDENCE

(G KGABO)  

The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House

  1. welcomes the North-West University’s unveiling of the Siya Kolisi Residence and Invictus Residence on Monday 24 February 2025;
  2. acknowledges that the new Kolisi residence on the Potchefstroom campus provides housing predominantly for the university’s large contingent of rugby players affiliated with the North West University Rugby Institute;
  3. also acknowledges that a newly established multi-sport residence on campus, named the Invictus residence, was opened by Bok coach Rassie Erasmus, who was previously awarded an honorary doctorate by the university.;
  4. understands that the two residences will accommodate 204 residents;
  5. believes that the unveiling of the two residences celebrates leadership, resilience, and sporting excellence; and
  6. commends the Principal and vice-chancellor of the University Prof Bismark Tyobeka and the institution for keeping the indelible legacies of our heroes such as Kolisi and Erasmus.