ACDP saddened by the passing of former SARS Commissioner and Minister, Pravin Gordhan

by HAaudibee | Sep 13, 2024 | Press Statements, Press Statements 2024

It is with a deep sense of sadness that the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) learned of the death of former Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Pravin Gordhan, who passed away in the early hours of this morning after a short illness. The ACDP would like to pay...

Refer BELA Bill back to the National Assembly says ACDP

by HAaudibee | Sep 11, 2024 | Press Statements, Press Statements 2024

The ACDP notes with deep concern that, despite widespread public objections, it has been announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa intends signing the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA) into law this coming Friday 13 September 2024. Former ACDP MP Marie Sukers...

Kidnapping statistics in South Africa are disheartening and worrying

by HAaudibee | Sep 10, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024

According to the 2023/2024 South African Police Service Crime Statistics, an alarming 4,300 reported kidnapping cases were reported between July and September, while 293 children and 881 women were murdered in the last quarter of 2023. Reports that South Africa has...

ACDP concerned by AG’s report on municipal audit outcomes

by HAaudibee | Sep 5, 2024 | Press Statements, Press Statements 2024

The ACDP notes with concern the recent 2022-23 consolidated general report on local government audit outcomes presented by Auditor General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke to Parliament. We find it extremely alarming that just 34 of the 257 municipalities in South Africa...

Swift prosecution essential to prevent vigilante justice

by HAaudibee | Sep 4, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024

Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP welcomes the news from the Minister that the South African Police Service is taking major steps to combat extortion and protection rackets in the nation. These practices are perpetrated across the country. Organised crime...