The South African Constitution celebrates 30 years

by HAaudibee | Mar 10, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

Honourable Chairperson, This year, we mark 30 years since our Constitution was adopted. It has been hailed all over the world as one of the most liberal and forward-looking constitutions. We appreciate that fact that everyone is equal before the law, human rights must...

Johannesburg water crisis sees millions denied access

by HAaudibee | Mar 6, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, With Joburg Water warning of major water outages next week affecting five regions, the ACDP greatly welcomes this debate and hopes it may result in effective action being taken on the grave crisis of water infrastructure in Johannesburg and other...

ACDP calls for immediate strengthening of whistleblower protection

by HAaudibee | Mar 6, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, The urgent need for enhanced protection measures for whistleblowers and witnesses—not only in high‑profile cases—cannot be overstated. South Africa witnesses a deeply troubling pattern of intimidation, harassment, and assassinations against those...

Bullying is a moral crisis that undermines the dignity of our learners

by HAaudibee | Mar 5, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

Honourable Speaker, The African Christian Democratic Party welcomes the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education’s swift intervention and reporting on the bullying incident of the 16th of October 2025 at the Milnerton High School. The video footage widely...

ACDP President pays tribute to the late COPE President, Mosiuoa Lekota

by HAaudibee | Mar 4, 2026 | Press Statements, Press Statements 2026

The late Ntate Mosiuoa Lekota was born in Kroonstad in the Free State. In the 70’s he studied at the University of the North, known as Turfloop today. It is well known that he was expelled from Turfloop because of his involvement in politics. His nickname, ‘Terror’,...