Statement by ACDP Spokesperson, Raymond Tlaeli

Issued by the African Christian Democratic Party

ACDP remembers amaNdebele King Makhosonke II Mabhena

Jun 10, 2026

The African Christian Democratic Party King Makhosonke II joins South Africans across the country in extending its condolences to the royal family, relatives, traditional leaders, and the amaNdebele kwaManala community following the passing of King Makhosonke II Mabhena on Tuesday, 9 June 2026.

King Makhosonke II, who ascended the throne in 1986, will be remembered for championing the preservation of Ndebele culture and heritage. He also made a meaningful contribution to education and community development initiatives that helped uplift the KwaMhlanga communities.

The ACDP acknowledges and respects the vital role traditional leaders play in addressing the social needs of their communities alongside government services. We support their efforts to demand proper service delivery and call on government to enable them to carry out their responsibilities without unnecessary obstacles.

It is our prayer that the passing of King Makhosonke II Mabhena will inspire faster development efforts to improve conditions in amaNdebele communities more broadly, the dream we believe he aspired to achieve.

May his soul rest in God’s eternal peace.

Copy Link
Share
Share
Share
The Speaker should protect the institution of Parliament

The Speaker should protect the institution of Parliament

Jun 23, 2026

Madam Deputy Speaker, on the 8th of May the Constitutional Court found in the Phala Phala matter that Parliament had failed in its constitutional duty of holding the President to account. It instructed Parliament to continue with an impeachment inquiry, emphasising...

The budget should reflect our deepest priorities

The budget should reflect our deepest priorities

Jun 23, 2026

Honourable Speaker, the ACDP believes that when you look at our budget, we should be looking at it as far more than just a ledger of income and expenditure. We should also consider it from a moral perspective. The budget should reflect our deepest priorities and how...

The Impeachment Committee must proceed with its work!

The Impeachment Committee must proceed with its work!

Jun 20, 2026

ACDP Parliamentary Whip and member of the Impeachment Committee, Steve Swart MP, has expressed deep disappointment at National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza’s, decision to not oppose President Ramaphosa’s urgent application to interdict the Impeachment Committee from...

Illegal sand mining threatens public safety

Illegal sand mining threatens public safety

Jun 12, 2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP believes that this oversight report presents both the opportunities and challenges facing South Africa's mining and energy sectors. While the report highlights significant economic and potential in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal through...