The State’s Immovable Asset Register necessary to spur economic and social development

by HAaudibee | Nov 14, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024

There can be no doubt that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, is one of the most important government departments, as the custodian of the state’s immovable assets, responsible for the building and maintenance of these public assets, from which all...

Disturbing statistics persist despite SA’s new legal frameworks and laws to end GBV

by HAaudibee | Nov 14, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024

Honourable House Chairperson, When reflecting on our journey to end gender-based violence, the ACDP finds little cause for celebration, particularly when we look at the realities our women and children face. We have established comprehensive legal frameworks, such as...

South Africa’s reliance on Mozambican gas leaves us vulnerable

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

Honourable House Chairperson, the ACDP understands that the purpose of these review reports is to focus on service delivery performance, the effectiveness and efficiency of resource use, and forward allocation of resources. With 100 days of ‘no load shedding’ behind...

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...