Remarks by Minister in the Presidency disappointing

It is unreasonable for Minister Ntshavheni to expect consumers, including children who purchase from these spaza shops, to perform duties for which the government should be responsible. Moreover, it is not the duty of citizens to verify that the food they purchase or consume is prepared in a facility that adheres to health and safety standards.

ACDP notes the signing of the BELA Bill by President Ramaphosa

The ACDP was at the forefront of opposition to the BELA Bill in the Basic Education Portfolio Committee during the Sixth Parliament, where former ACDP MP, Marie Sukers, robustly contested provisions which impacted on homeschooling and learner pregnancy, the closing of rural schools, criminalising parents, and limiting the powers of school governing bodies.

Refer BELA Bill back to the National Assembly says ACDP

The ACDP notes with deep concern that, despite widespread public objections, it has been announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa intends signing the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA) into law this coming Friday 13 September 2024.

ACDP concerned by AG’s report on municipal audit outcomes

The ACDP notes with concern the recent 2022-23 consolidated general report on local government audit outcomes presented by Auditor General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke to Parliament. We find it extremely alarming that just 34 of the 257 municipalities in South Africa...

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.

ACDP welcomes dismissal of Social Development Minister, Sisisi Tolashe

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...

Judiciary in crisis with critical shortage of judges

Judiciary in crisis with critical shortage of judges

House Chair, the ACDP is deeply concerned about the crisis facing the judiciary and this as a result of the critical shortage of judges and their ever-increasing workload. In the Pretoria-Johannesburg High Courts, more than 120,000 new cases are issued every year,...

Ineffective offender rehabilitation contributes to reoffending

Ineffective offender rehabilitation contributes to reoffending

House Chair, as we consider the Correctional Services budget vote, the ACDP believes that in addition to punitive and the deterrent role that incarceration plays, it must play a rehabilitative role so that offenders can be reintegrated into society as illustrated by...