The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) notes with great concern recent media reports that the ACDP will support the ANC and EFF in the Tshwane Metro Municipality, in an effort to unseat the Mayor, via a motion of no-confidence. Since 2021, the ACDP has...
ACDP cautions against the abuse of the new two-pot retirement system
Aug 26, 2024
The ACDP cautions that withdrawals from the savings pot should only be made for emergencies. It should also be remembered that this withdrawal will be subject to tax and other administrative costs; resulting in one receiving less than what was applied for. Additionally, a withdrawal from the savings pot will reduce the final total amount available at retirement and may result in a reduced standard of living.
Decision to deny NERSA and SALGA’s leave to appeal is commendable
Aug 23, 2024
South Africa faces many challenges which includes having one of the highest unemployment rates in the world. Millions of South Africans are struggling to make ends meet and the ACDP, therefore, views the proposed electricity increase by Eskom, which has come in way above the inflation rate, to be unconscionable.
Disbelief as charges against Libyans receiving illegal military-style training dropped
Aug 17, 2024
Charges against 95 Libyan citizens who received military-style training, just outside the town of White River in Mpumalanga have been dropped, despite police finding military grade weapons, ammunition, drugs and contraband at the site.
ACDP not surprised by Shivambu’s move to MK party
Aug 15, 2024
It has been rumoured over recent years that some tension and conflict exists between the leadership of the EFF, Mr Julius Malema and Mr Floyd Shivambu, as well as other members of the party who are not happy with the direction in which the party is going. With the resignation now of the EFF’s Deputy President, it would appear that there has been a degree of truth to these rumours.
Increased unemployment rate indicative of an economy in trouble
Aug 14, 2024
The scenario and statistics given by Stats SA paints an even bleaker picture particularly when one looks at the expanded unemployment rate, which rose to 42.6%. Worryingly, when one adds the discouraged, 3.2 million, and “other not economically active”, 13.1 million to the 8.4 million officially unemployed, the figure of 23.9 million jobless people is stark.
Illegal military activities within our borders must be exposed and neutralised
Aug 10, 2024
We are now left with the questions: How many more of these illegal military-style training facilities exist on our soil? How many radical, fundamental groups are there, who seek to bring harm to South Africans, or destabilise our neighbours?
PSIRA findings into Libyan military camp in Mpumalanga welcomed
Aug 7, 2024
The military-style training camp was run illegally, and the instructors at the facility were allegedly not accredited. The investigation also found a second training facility only a few kilometres away.
School transport must be safer says ACDP MPL
Jul 11, 2024
Gauteng Education must look into ways to make scholar transport safer. Do these vehicles have regular roadworthy checks? Do the drivers have advanced driving skills? Are the minibuses overloaded or not?
ACDP extremely disappointed by newly appointed bloated Cabinet
Jul 1, 2024
The President must ensure that there is proper justification for the size of his cabinet, especially given that more than 10 portfolios will now have a minister and two deputies.
ACDP decides to stay out of Government of National Unity
Jun 15, 2024
The ACDP remains committed to the rule of law, the principles of good governance, and to serving the people of South Africa. This we will do without fear, favour or prejudice, and committing to the principles of accountability and transparency in a participatory, constitutional democracy.
ACDP not party to group contesting IEC’s election results
Jun 6, 2024
The ACDP not support efforts to prevent the declaration of the National and Provincial Election (NPE) results on Sunday, 2 June 2024. Neither do we support calls for a rerun of the 2024 NPE.
Ensure accountability for non-compliance of municipal legislative frameworks
Sep 11, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, in considering this report of the Standing Committee on Auditor-General, the ACDP believes that this corroborates the lived experience of millions of South Africans who have to endure little to no service delivery from Municipalities, on...
ACDP mourns the loss of Charlie Kirk
Sep 11, 2025
The ACDP mourns the tragic death of Charlie Kirk in the USA; a fearless advocate for Christian values and free speech. Kirk was shot by an apparent lone assassin on Wednesday afternoon while addressing students at Utah Valley University, and succumbed to his injuries...
Economic hardship must never be a gateway to modern slavery
Sep 10, 2025
Speaker, Honourable Members, We are all concerned about human trafficking. We are concerned about our children that are being kidnapped and abused. And we have to send a strong message out there to the potential abusers that their time is running out. Their time is...
Remembering UIM President, Neil De Beer
Aug 30, 2025
With profound sorrow, we extend our heartfelt condolences at the passing to glory of Neil De Beer, President of the United Independent Movement (UIM). Neil was a man who, though often misunderstood, was never misled—a rough diamond whose integrity and tenacity shone...
ACDP pays tribute to EWN’s Tshidi Madia
Aug 28, 2025
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) received with sorrow the sad news about the sudden death of a young, aspirant media personality and an Associate Politics Editor for the Eyewitness News (EWN), Tshidi Madia, who passed away on Wednesday, 27 August 2025...
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