The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes the long-awaited announcement of the date of the 2026 Local Government Elections by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The confirmation that elections will take place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, brings much-needed...
ACDP calls for inclusive growth, job creation, and shared responsibility in South Africa
May 1, 2026
On this Workers’ Day, the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) recognises the important gains made in protecting workers’ rights in South Africa. Constitutional safeguards, progressive labour laws, and the role of organised labour have strengthened dignity in the...
ACDP welcomes suspension of National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola
Apr 23, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension as announced today at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. General Masemola’s recent court...
ACDP welcomes sentence handed to Julius Malema
Apr 16, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes the sentence handed down to Mr Julius Malema in the KuGompo Magistrates Court in the Eastern Cape. Magistrate Twanet Olivier sentenced Mr Malema to five years direct imprisonment and fined him R60 000. The ACDP...
ACDP President pays tribute to the late COPE President, Mosiuoa Lekota
Mar 4, 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’,...
ACDP statement on USA-Israel war with Iran
Mar 2, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) notes that in recent days, joint military strikes by the United States and Israel have targeted cities and infrastructure in Iran, marking one of the most significant expansions of hostilities in the region in decades....
ACDP’s 2026 Budget Expectations
Feb 20, 2026
The Budget Must Bring Hope The ACDP believes that with God’s help the ship of public finances is turning in the right direction. Careful seamanship will, however, be required to deliver accelerated economic growth and create jobs. Fiscal consolidation is, however,...
Steenhuisen must account for failure and negligence in FMD catastrophe
Feb 18, 2026
South Africa, today, faces one of the gravest animal health crises in living memory. The ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak has not only devastated farmers, but destroyed livelihoods, and placed the cattle industry at serious risk. It is against this...
Abortion legalised in South Africa 29 years ago
Feb 2, 2026
The ACDP has consistently opposed abortion legislation that in our view amounts to the murder of innocent pre-born babies. The Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (the CTOP Act No. 92 of 1996) was passed by Parliament on 31 October, 1996, despite widespread...
DIRCO’s expulsion of Israeli Diplomat hypocritical and harmful to flood‑stricken Eastern Cape
Jan 31, 2026
The ACDP is shocked that the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and the ANC-led government have declared the Israeli Chargé d’affaires, Ariel Seidman, persona non grata and given him 72 hours to leave the country. This obviously follows...
ACDP welcomes resignation of CRL’s Section 22 Committee Chairperson, Prof Xulu
Jan 15, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) salutes Professor Musa Xulu following his resignation as Chairperson of the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission’s Section 22 Committee. Among some of the reasons that ultimately led to his...
ACDP congratulates class of 2025 on historic 88% pass rate
Jan 12, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) proudly acknowledges the remarkable efforts of all candidates who successfully sat for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. We congratulate the class of 2025 for achieving a historic pass rate of 88%, with all...
Madlanga Commission Progress Report Welcomed
Sep 17, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes the progress report released by the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System (The Madlanga Commission), as it marks one year since the...
Science-centred, public-private partnerships need implementation
Aug 26, 2026
House Chairperson, the ACDP views the Minister's vision of a science-centred public-private partnership as attractive in principle, but we must judge the statement and government not by the elegance of policy language, but by its record of implementation. The Minister...
ACDP supports motion of no confidence in Speaker
Aug 26, 2026
Deputy Speaker, in a damning judgement, the Constitutional Court found that Parliament had acted unlawfully in not holding the President to account for the Phala Phala scandal. In instructing Parliament to continue with the impeachment, it emphasised that the National...
Killing of former world boxing champion Zolani Tete condemned
Aug 23, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) strongly condemns the fatal shooting of former South African boxing world champion Zolani Tete, who was killed outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, on 21 August 2026. According to reports, Tete was in his vehicle...
PSIRA must ensure stronger compliance in the private security sector
Aug 21, 2026
House Chairperson, in the Police Committee's report on the performance of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) for 2024/25, the committee raised concerns over weak oversight and the need for stronger compliance in the private security sector. In...
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