Citizens deserve a Presidency that leads with integrity and exemplary conduct

by HAaudibee | Jun 2, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

Deputy Speaker, today, as we debate Budget Vote 1 on the Presidency, we cannot ignore that the Phala Phala scandal, which continues to cast a dark shadow over the Presidency. We are heartened, however, by the recent ConCourt ruling that ensured that Parliament finally...

Parliament continues to fail in its oversight duty

by HAaudibee | May 28, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

Madam Speaker, as we in the ACDP participate in Budget Vote 2: Parliament in the 30th year of constitutional democracy, we must reflect on how effective our Executive oversight has been. It is a pity that it took the Constitutional Court to remind us that Parliament’s...

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation central to the success of government

by HAaudibee | May 27, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP is of the view that the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation carries a responsibility central to the success of government itself. Policies, programmes and budgets mean little if they are not properly monitored, honestly...

Human Settlement Department must fully implement Special Housing Needs policy

by HAaudibee | May 27, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP notes the comments by the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlement about departmental challenges due to fiscal constraints, slow title deed registration, and uneven provincial performance. The department also seems incapable of effectively...

Education can help break cycle of poverty, inequality and unemployment

by HAaudibee | May 26, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP notes the allocation of R38.2 billion to this budget vote and asserts that education remains the single greatest instrument for breaking the cycle of poverty, inequality and unemployment. However, budgets mean little if funds are not...