Al hierdie agbare gaste wat herinnering sowel as hoop verteenwoordig, herinner ons deur hul teenwoordigheid dat ons taak dié is van 'n afloswedloop van voortdurende hergeboorte sodat die droom van 'n beter lewe 'n werklikheid word vir alle Suid-Afrikaners. Hulle verteenwoordig inderdaad 'n feesviering van die onblusbare gees van ons mense, en stel 'n uitdaging aan ons almal om sÃ³ op te tree dat ons nie die verwagtinge van die mense verraai of teleurstel nie.
All these honoured guests, representing both memory and hope, remind us by their presence that ours is a task in a relay race of continuous rebirth so that the dream of a better life becomes a reality for all South Africans. Indeed, they represent a celebration of the indomitable spirit of our people, and pose a challenge to all of us to act in ways that do not betray or disappoint the expectations of the people.