Abortion legalised in South Africa 29 years ago

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...

ACDP congratulates class of 2025 on historic 88% pass rate

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...

ACDP questions process of Adv Andy Mothibi NDPP appointment

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes the appointment of Adv Andy Mothibi, the current Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), to succeed Advocate Shamila Batohi, whose term concludes at the end of January 2026. He has a wealth of institutional...

ACDP expectations for the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS)

The ACDP expects Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to reduce the inflation target to 3%, down from the previous range of between 3% and 6% when he presents the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. While a lower inflation rate...

ACDP meets with the CRL Rights Commission

In response to a letter sent to the CRL Rights Commission (CRL) on 25 September 2025, around the ACDP concerns regarding reports of attempts by the CRL Rights Commission to regulate the church, we were invited to a meeting with the Commission. A delegation of the ACDP...

ACDP wishes 2025 Matric class well with their exams

The African Christian Democratic Party wishes all the Matric students success with their examinations scheduled to start today, the 21st of October 2025. We would like to remind all the candidates about this hard earned opportunity and that they use it to the best of...

Science-centred, public-private partnerships need implementation

Science-centred, public-private partnerships need implementation

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

ACDP supports motion of no confidence in Speaker

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

Killing of former world boxing champion Zolani Tete condemned

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

PSIRA must ensure stronger compliance in the private security sector

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...