The ACDP calls on the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and his Department to uphold his mandate as a public servant of the people, in protecting these freedoms and rights, as the ACDP does.
Bullying is a moral crisis that undermines the dignity of our learners
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 circulated on...
In the case of Statutory Rape there is no question of consent!
House Chair, the ACDP believes that we are facing an absolute moral crisis—a legal crisis—when it comes to rape, and particularly when it comes to statutory rape in our nation. There are excellent laws, but they are not implemented. During 2024/25, there were 117,000...
ACDP President pays tribute to the late COPE President, Mosiuoa Lekota
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’,...
Celebrating our mother languages strengthens democracy
Honourable Deputy Speaker, International Mother Language Day, reminds us that language is more than a tool of communication — the ACDP asserts that it is the heartbeat of identity, the carrier of memory, and the foundation of dignity. For South Africans, this day...
ACDP says NO to state regulation of the Church!
Madam Speaker, Chapter 9 of the South African Constitution calls for the establishment of six State institutions designed to strengthen constitutional democracy. One of these is the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and...