South Africa must generate 7.4M jobs by 2035 to accommodate its expanding workforce

by HAaudibee | Jun 10, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

Honourable House Chairperson, As we commemorate youth day, the ACDP is keenly aware of the growing shift of economies worldwide, moving to artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation and the effect this could have on our youth. As this shift accelerates, South...

Femicide is a national emergency requiring immediate, decisive action

by HAaudibee | Jun 6, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

Chairperson, Today we address femicide, which is both an epidemic and crisis that has plagued our nation for far too long. South Africa has one of the highest femicide rates in the world, with 11 women murdered every day, equating to one woman killed every two hours....

Stronger legal safeguards are needed for whistle-blowers

by HAaudibee | Jun 6, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

Honourable Chairperson, Whistleblowing is a crucial tool in combating corruption, yet South African legislation rarely defines the term. The National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the Companies Act mention whistleblowers but fail to provide a clear...

Strengthening protections for the elderly is meaningless if implementation fails

by HAaudibee | Jun 3, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

Deputy Speaker We agree that elderly people should be the bedrock of our democracy and our society. They should be treated with dignity and respect. The Department of Social Services is failing our elderly citizens at very basic levels. SASSA’s inability to answer...

Africa is rising as an equal, pro-active and prominent player in global governance

by HAaudibee | Jun 3, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

Chairperson, The P20 plays a crucial role in injecting a parliamentary perspective into global governance. In this regard, the ACDP posits that International parliamentary diplomacy holds the potential to foster cooperation, fairness, and sustainable development...