ACDP says the failure to secure extradition of the Gupta brothers is to rub salt into the economic wounds of South Africans

by HAaudibee | Jun 13, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

“Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP asserts that the prospect of the Gupta brothers being extradited to South Africa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a personal interest for most South Africans. The impact on State capture cannot be underestimated, given...

NHI Bill will collapse health sector because it proposes change with the ANC in charge

by HAaudibee | Jun 13, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

“Honourable Chairperson, The ACDP rejects the NHI Bill in its current form. We are of the opinion that the architecture of change requires critical elements to be present. The question begs whether the lofty aims of universal health care, for all, can be achieved...

ACDP condemns truck attacks 

by HAaudibee | Jun 11, 2023 | Press Statements, Press Statements 2023

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) condemns the torching of several trucks on our highways over the past few days in South Africa. The robbery of truck loads, as well as the malicious damage to property, and attempted murder of truck drivers, is...

ACDP says more must be done to remove barriers preventing women from reaching their full potential

by HAaudibee | Jun 6, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

“Chairperson, The ACDP welcomes this debate commemorating 100 years of women being admitted into the legal profession. We, too, honour those brave women who pioneered admission, as pointed out by earlier speakers, resulting in the Women Legal Practitioners Act 7 of...

ACDP welcomes announcement that Bill to decriminalise prostitution will be withdrawn

by HAaudibee | Jun 1, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

ACDP Whip and member of the Justice and Correctional Services Portfolio Committee, Steve Swart, has welcomed the decision not to table Bill to decriminalise prostitution: “The ACDP welcomes the announcement by the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional...