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...

SANDF’s readiness to defend and protect South Africa questioned

by HAaudibee | Aug 20, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP will not support this shocking report by the Joint SC on Defence and PC on Defence and Military Veterans that has highlighted the potential dangers this country is facing because of weaknesses in this country’s defences and the...

Ongoing corruption at PRASA costs already burdened commuters

by HAaudibee | Aug 20, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

Deputy Speaker, in the view of the ACDP, this report exposes a troubling picture of mismanagement, weak controls, contractor failure, and apparent corruption within the general overall programme at PRASA. It cannot be dismissed as an ordinary implementation challenge....