Informed decision-making requires a well-resourced, secure and modernised Stats SA

by HAaudibee | May 13, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP welcomes the opportunity to engage on Budget Vote 14 for Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), a department that lies at the heart of evidence-based governance, economic planning, and democratic accountability. The ACDP acknowledges that...

Public Works must deliver jobs and infrastructure, not corruption and neglect

by HAaudibee | May 13, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP welcomes the opportunity to engage on the Public Works and Infrastructure Budget Vote, recognising this Department, as central to economic growth, job creation, and the stewardship of the state’s vast immovable assets. The ACDP posits that...

R6 billion energy budget falls short on affordability and necessary reform

by HAaudibee | May 12, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP is cognisant that this Budget Vote, of some R6.06 billion, seeks to stabilise supply, accelerate generation capacity, and support energy transition. While these goals are necessary, the ACDP is not convinced that this budget...

ACDP questions arts and sports funding gaps despite R6.3bn budget allocation

by HAaudibee | May 12, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, The ACDP welcomes the recommendations contained in the budget vote on Sports, Arts and Culture that has been allocated the total expenditure estimate of R6,3 billion, with R507.4 million going to administration, R162 million going to recreation...

ACDP concerned by South Africa’s rising unemployment rate

by HAaudibee | May 12, 2026 | Press Statements, Press Statements 2026

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) notes with deep concern the rise in South Africa’s unemployment rate, which increased to 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026 from 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, as reported earlier today by Statistics South Africa...