Use existing laws to deal with crime occurring in some religious institutions

by HAaudibee | Nov 4, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

Honourable Speaker, we have been told on a number of occasions that government does not intend to regulate religious institutions, or to interfere with their beliefs. It is in this context that I want to reiterate what my colleague, Hon. Steve Swart, said in this...

Preferential procurement provisions have contributed to state capture and corruption

by HAaudibee | Oct 31, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

House Chair, the ACDP wishes to thank Dr Burke for raising this important issue. We agree that there is an urgent need to reform the country’s public procurement laws to tackle poverty, unemployment, and economic exclusion. Public procurement accounts for a...

ACDP vociferously opposes the gambling industry in South Africa

by HAaudibee | Oct 31, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

Deputy Speaker, the ACDP thanks the Honourable Gana for raising this important topic. Since its inception, the ACDP has vociferously opposed the gambling industry in South Africa. Sadly, our warnings were not heeded and now the gambling crisis has deepened. We have a...

ACDP calls for continuous lifestyle audits for all public servants

by HAaudibee | Oct 28, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

The ACDP understands the necessity to build an efficient, capable, and ethical state that is free of corruption and committed to improving citizens’ lives. Whilst there are hundreds of thousands of loyal, honest and hardworking public servants, there are still...

BRRR on International Relations and Cooperation reveals persistent concerns

by HAaudibee | Oct 28, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

Chairperson, South Africa’s International Relations budget reflects strategic ambition but lacks fiscal discipline; Parliament must demand data on measurable impact with ethical consistency and transparency in global engagements. The Portfolio Committee’s Budgetary...