PSIRA must ensure stronger compliance in the private security sector

by HAaudibee | Aug 21, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, in the Police Committee’s report on the performance of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) for 2024/25, the committee raised concerns over weak oversight and the need for stronger compliance in the private security...

Stiffer minimum sentences can be a useful deterrent to corrupt practices

by HAaudibee | Aug 21, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chair, the ACDP has taken note of the draft Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Amendment Bill and commends Ms James for the initiative. Fighting corruption in South Africa is vital because it loots public money, hinders the provision of basic...

Long-Term Insurance Amendment Bill addresses gap in consumer protection

by HAaudibee | Aug 21, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP asserts that the Long-Term Insurance Amendment Bill addresses an important gap in consumer protection, particularly in the funeral insurance market. The Bill responds to concerns that policyholders may hold multiple funeral policies...

Farmers see devastating losses over delayed FMD vaccine roll-out

by HAaudibee | Aug 20, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP notes that this report confirms that farmers in the Fezile Dabi District in the Free State have suffered devastating losses, with one farmer reporting losses of up to R40 million due to delayed vaccination and poor preparedness by...

State of governance at the PIC deeply concerning

by HAaudibee | Aug 20, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chair, the ACDP shares deep concerns about the state of governance at the PIC (Public Investment Corporation), which invests a staggering R3.7 trillion in state pensions.  It has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, and this report exposes deep governance...