Standing in a place like this, amidst an atmosphere of excitement, I am reminded that there are certain things in life which level us all down, whether rich or poor, Zulu or Xhosa, black or white, and make us all equal. One of such things is the whimsical and blindfolded Lady Luck herself, and in a place like Sugarmill Casino anyone can let their dreams take flight thinking what they would do should they chance to win. For each, there is an equal chance at failure or success. Historical circumstances do not change that.
Social status has no effect to swing the odds one iota to the left or the right.
When we all stand an equal chance, we are indeed all equal. I am honoured to congratulate the Board of Directors of Afrisun KZN on the official opening of this R200 million project, Sugarmill Casino. I believe that this project shall prove to be an important development for this province, and hope that it may spearhead additional development in the surrounding areas. Through the completion and licensing of this casino, the cycle of development may receive the jump-start it requires to move KwaZulu Natal forward, towards dynamic growth and improvement in all areas of business, economic and community life. This is truly a remarkable achievement both for black economic empowerment in KwaZulu Natal and for the economy of this province as a whole.