ACDP supports private trip by Steve Swart MP to Israel

The African Christian Democratic Party fully supports the recent fact-finding trip by Steve Swart MP and others to Israel. From the onset I would like to confirm that Mr Steve Swart obtained our permission to join the fact-finding mission consisting of some MPs and...

The NPA must apologise for failing victims in Timothy Omotoso case

The ACDP is extremely disappointed at the outcome of the sexual assault/rape case against Timothy Omotoso (63) and his two co-accused, Lusanda Sulani (41) and Zikiswa Sitho (33), which resulted in the three being acquitted of all charges. It is awfully sad that brave...

ACDP statement on release of bodies of deceased Israeli hostages

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

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

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...

ACDP congratulates Matric Class of 2024

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

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

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...

South Africa is richly endowed with mineral wealth

South Africa is richly endowed with mineral wealth

House Chairperson, the ACDP notes that the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Budget Vote of R2.856 billion, comes at a critical time for South Africa’s economy, with low, jobless GDP growth. Our nation is richly endowed with mineral wealth, yet the sector continues to...

Cut red tape and make things easier particularly for small business

Cut red tape and make things easier particularly for small business

Chairperson, the ACDP notes the allocation of R3.12 billion to Small Business Development in the 2026/27 estimates of national expenditure. This is a significant amount but the Portfolio Committee has warned that the SEDFA agency must not hide persisting problems. The...

Water is life and the essence of human dignity

Water is life and the essence of human dignity

Honourable Chairperson, The ACDP has consistently affirmed that water is not merely a commodity but water is life and the essence of human dignity. Access to clean water is a constitutional right and together with sanitation, improves the self-worth of all individuals...

Biosecurity failures and funding shortfalls threaten South Africa’s food security

ACDP welcomes dismissal of Social Development Minister, Sisisi Tolashe

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to remove Minister Sisisi Tolashe from her position as Minister of Social Development. We urge the President to not only exercise his prerogative when it comes to appointing...