In the case of Statutory Rape there is no question of consent!

by HAaudibee | Mar 5, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chair, the ACDP believes that we are facing an absolute moral crisis—a legal crisis—when it comes to rape, and particularly when it comes to statutory rape in our nation. There are excellent laws, but they are not implemented. During 2024/25, there were 117,000...

ACDP President pays tribute to the late COPE President, Mosiuoa Lekota

by HAaudibee | Mar 4, 2026 | Press Statements, Press Statements 2026

The late Ntate Mosiuoa Lekota was born in Kroonstad in the Free State. In the 70’s he studied at the University of the North, known as Turfloop today. It is well known that he was expelled from Turfloop because of his involvement in politics. His nickname, ‘Terror’,...

Celebrating our mother languages strengthens democracy

by HAaudibee | Mar 3, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

Honourable Deputy Speaker, International Mother Language Day, reminds us that language is more than a tool of communication — the ACDP asserts that it is the heartbeat of identity, the carrier of memory, and the foundation of dignity. For South Africans, this day...

ACDP says NO to state regulation of the Church!

by HAaudibee | Mar 3, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

Madam Speaker, Chapter 9 of the South African Constitution calls for the establishment of six State institutions designed to strengthen constitutional democracy. One of these is the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and...

ACDP supports salary increases for the Public Protector

by HAaudibee | Mar 3, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

Deputy Speaker, The ACDP supports this report regarding the remuneration of the Public Protector and Deputy Public Protector.  The Public Protector plays a crucial role in the fight against corruption and maladministration. The Constitutional Court in the Nkandla...