Municipalities owe creditors R116.4bn, but are themselves owed R339.8bn

by HAaudibee | Nov 12, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024

Chairperson, The ACDP has taken note of the report of the Committee on local government and traditional affairs. Local government is instrumental in providing communities with essential services such as clean water, proper sanitation, reliable electricity, effective...

South Africa needs able, capable resources to assist with search and rescue operations

by HAaudibee | Nov 12, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024

The ACDP is extremely concerned about the limited to no availability of South African Air Force (SAAF) aircraft for search and rescue (SAR) operations. This the South African Search and Rescue (SASAR) organisation has said “is a huge challenge” in its latest annual...

Until department pulls up it’s socks, water security just a pipe dream

by HAaudibee | Nov 12, 2024 | Press Statements, Press Statements 2024

Honourable House Chairperson, As we consider the statement of the Minister, it is the view of the ACDP that the water security of our nation, is threatened not only by drought, but more importantly, by the efficient storing, distribution and utilisation thereof. The...

ACDP expectations ahead of Medium Term Budget Policy Statement

by HAaudibee | Oct 29, 2024 | Press Statements, Press Statements 2024

It was clear from February’s Budget that National Treasury was facing huge fiscal pressures given lower than expected economic growth and lower revenue collection resulting in the imposition of cost-cutting measures. This was necessary to reign in spiralling...

SASSA’s lack of accountability and transparency allows corruption to flourish

by HAaudibee | Oct 24, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024

The ACDP is cognisant of the critical issue of ongoing fraud and corruption within the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). The salient word here is “ongoing”. It is two years since the former Minister, Zulu, revealed that over half a billion rand was lost in...