applause we now call upon the chief of the south african national defence force, the general to handg to the nationalflag to the commander—in—chief national flag to the commander—in—chief thereafter. the commander—in—chief thereafter. tue: commander—in—chief thereafter. tue: commander—in—chief will commander—in—chief thereafter. tue commander—in—chief will hand over the nationalflag to commander—in—chief will hand over the national flag to mama tutu. i thank you. as we close this ceremonial, the arch was a great saw, a truly wonderful example of gift, grit and gumption. we believe that beyond the absence, there is presence. beyond the pain, there is healing. beyond the pain, there is healing. beyond the brokenness, there is wholeness. beyond the turmoil, there is peace. beyond the turmoil, there is peace. beyond the turmoil, there is peace. beyond the heating, there is heaven. beyond the heating, there is heaven. beyond the heating, there is heaven. beyond the fighting, there is forgiveness. beyond the silence, god speaks. commander—in—chief, permission to withdraw. i thank you. than