ACDP cautions against the abuse of the new two-pot retirement system

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

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.

ACDP not surprised by Shivambu’s move to MK party

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

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.

School transport must be safer says ACDP MPL

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 decides to stay out of Government of National Unity

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 mourns the loss of Charlie Kirk

ACDP mourns the loss of Charlie Kirk

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

Economic hardship must never be a gateway to modern slavery

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

Remembering UIM President, Neil De Beer

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...

Remembering UIM President, Neil De Beer

ACDP pays tribute to EWN’s Tshidi Madia

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...