The ACDP believes that there is great potential for accelerated economic growth and job creation following the formation of the government of national unity (GNU), progress on structural reforms in the electricity and logistics sectors, and renewed optimism in the...

ACDP statement on release of bodies of deceased Israeli hostages
Feb 21, 2025
The ACDP joins the international community, the global Jewish community and the State of Israel in mourning the deaths of hostages Oded Lifshitz, Shiri Bibas, and her nine-month-old baby, Kfir Bibas, and four-year old brother, Ariel, whose bodies were returned...
ACDP expectations ahead of Budget Speech
Feb 18, 2025
The ACDP believes that there is great potential for accelerated economic growth and job creation following the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU), progress on structural reforms in the electricity and logistics sectors, and renewed optimism in the...
ACDP responds to Eskom tariff increases and AGSA report
Jan 31, 2025
In meetings that were held by the Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy, with the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) and the Board of Eskom, Wayne Thring, MP, representing the African Christian Democratic Party on the Portfolio Committee, stated that the...
Escalating crisis in Goma threatening well-being of our troops deeply concerning
Jan 28, 2025
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) is deeply concerned about the life-threatening situation facing South African troops in the DRC after 13 fall in battle with many more being wounded. We are deeply concerned about the life-threatening situation facing...
ACDP congratulates Matric Class of 2024
Jan 14, 2025
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) proudly acknowledges the remarkable efforts of all candidates who successfully sat for the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. They have made their families, teachers, and communities extremely proud. The ACDP...
In Loving Memory: Olga Meshoe Washington
Jan 7, 2025
The leadership and members of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) are extremely saddened and broken at the passing of Olga Meshoe Washington, the daughter of the President of the ACDP, Rev. Dr. Kenneth Meshoe and the late Dr. Lydia Meshoe. After a short...
Full implementation of the BELA Act deeply concerning
Dec 23, 2024
The ACDP notes with deep concern that, despite widespread objections from various political parties and organisations, President Ramaphosa announced his intention last Friday to fully implement the controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA Act). This...
Until department pulls up it’s socks, water security just a pipe dream
Nov 12, 2024
Honourable House Chairperson, As we consider the statement of the Minister, it is the view of the ACDP that the water security of our nation, is threatened not only by drought, but more importantly, by the efficient storing, distribution and utilisation thereof. The...
ACDP expectations ahead of Medium Term Budget Policy Statement
Oct 29, 2024
The only long-term solution to government’s debt spiral is a rejuvenated, growing economy, premised upon stabile energy provision and a vastly improved logistics network.
ACDP sends condolences to the Buthelezi family on the passing of Princess Angela Buthelezi
Oct 24, 2024
Princess Ntando Nkeiruka, the Buthelezi family and the IFP are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort, healing and strength in this sad time of loss.
ACDP remembers former Reserve Bank Governor and Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni
Oct 13, 2024
Mr Mboweni played an extremely crucial role in steering our country’s economy in the right direction during some very challenging economic circumstances.


Eskom needs fiscal discipline, transparency, and operational reform
Jul 22, 2025
House Chairperson, The ACDP understands that this Amendment Bill seeks amend the Eskom Debt Relief Act, No 7 of 2023, so as to provide for the reduction of the amount for the requirements for Eskom, for the 2025/26 financial year, and to treat the entire amount for...

Safety is not a privilege, it is a Constitutional promise and must be restored
Jul 22, 2025
House Chairperson, The ACDP stands with the residents of the Northern areas of Nelson Mandela Bay, who face an escalating crisis of gang violence, marked by governance breakdown and criminal infiltration. Crime research reveals that state functions are increasingly...

Pension payout procedure for qualifying members must be fair and transparent
Jul 22, 2025
House Chairperson, The ACDP notes that during the 6th Parliament, the Speaker of the National Assembly, referred a memorandum of grievances to the Public Service and Administration PC, concerning former civil servants and parastatal employees specifically pensioners...

AFCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade offers protection and opportunities
Jul 22, 2025
House Chairperson, The ACDP believes that this AfCFTA Protocol on women and youth in trade, offers protections and opportunities. Simultaneously, bureaucratic inefficiencies, lack of trust in governments and logistical barriers must be overcome. A UN report on youth...

Sports offers a lifeline for many of our unemployed
Jul 15, 2025
House Chairperson, I firstly want to congratulate Banyana Banyana for beating convincingly beating Mali 4-0. And I want to concur with my colleague who said that Banyana Banyana has to be treated the same as Bafana Bafana are because if we compare the two, Banyana...
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