Recalling of South African diplomats from Tel Aviv to consult government on the current war between Israel and Palestine welcomed

by HAaudibee | Nov 7, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

Chairperson The ACDP welcomes the opportunity presented by the recalling of South African diplomats from Tel Aviv to consult government on the current war between Israel and Palestine. We believe it is important that South Africans be truthfully informed regarding...

Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill will constrain production potential and raise price of petroleum products

by HAaudibee | Oct 26, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

Chairperson, The main objective of the Bill is to separate petroleum provisions from minerals provisions currently provided for in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Act. It also seeks to provide for the orderly development and exploitation of petroleum and...

The ANC is a dying party pushing a dead Bill, says ACDP MP

by HAaudibee | Oct 26, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

“Honourable Chairperson, The ruling party will today vote to pass the BELA Bill. They will say BELA Bill is going to transform education, but it is a dead man walking. The BELA Bill died when the DBE took 10 years to develop it. It died when the vast majority South...

Our mandate is to be good custodians of this planet

by HAaudibee | Oct 24, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

“Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP notes that this Bill seeks to develop an effective climate change response and a long-term, just transition to a low-carbon economy. The ACDP commits to reducing harmful toxins and gasses, to restoring our ecosystems, air...

Transnet’s crisis presents a great challenge to South Africa’s economy

by HAaudibee | Oct 24, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

“House Chairperson, The amendments to the Railway Safety Bill aim to enhance the regulatory framework governing railway safety in South Africa and repeals the National Railway Safety Regulator Act, 2002. The Railway Safety Regulator, as the name suggests, oversees...

SARS Commissioner says energy crisis may have cost the country R150 billion

by HAaudibee | Oct 24, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

“House Chairperson, Ongoing load shedding has had a devastating impact on households, livelihoods, businesses and the economy as a whole and last week, SARS Commissioner, Mr Edward Kieswetter, said that the energy crisis may have cost the country R150 billion,...