Johannesburg water crisis sees millions denied access

by HAaudibee | Mar 6, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, With Joburg Water warning of major water outages next week affecting five regions, the ACDP greatly welcomes this debate and hopes it may result in effective action being taken on the grave crisis of water infrastructure in Johannesburg and other...

ACDP calls for immediate strengthening of whistleblower protection

by HAaudibee | Mar 6, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, The urgent need for enhanced protection measures for whistleblowers and witnesses—not only in high‑profile cases—cannot be overstated. South Africa witnesses a deeply troubling pattern of intimidation, harassment, and assassinations against those...

South Africa’s crime crisis is indicative of a moral failure in society

by HAaudibee | Mar 6, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chair, The ACDP appreciates this topic on South Africa’s crime crisis for debate. There can be no doubt that the State is largely failing in its primary duty of protecting its citizens. People do not feel safe in their homes, at work, at school, and in...

Bullying is a moral crisis that undermines the dignity of our learners

by HAaudibee | Mar 5, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

Honourable Speaker, The African Christian Democratic Party welcomes the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education’s swift intervention and reporting on the bullying incident of the 16th of October 2025 at the Milnerton High School. The video footage widely...

Pornography contributes significantly to GBV in society

by HAaudibee | Mar 5, 2026 | Speeches 2023, Speeches2026

House Chair, the ACDP wants to support this council but, to a large degree, we as Parliament have failed in our oversight duties which has given rise to the establishment of the National Council on Gender-based violence and Femicide.. Will this council be given proper...