South Africans are all interconnected in a profound way

by HAaudibee | Sep 21, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

“Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP acknowledges that South Africa is rich in diverse cultures, languages, and traditions. By celebrating and promoting this diversity we can preserve and promote how South Africans are all interconnected in a profound way. Our long...

ACDP says government is not doing nearly enough to protect the agricultural community

by HAaudibee | Sep 14, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

“Chairperson, The ACDP wishes to thank honourable Groenewald for this topic for discussion. Violent crime in the country in the country has reached unacceptable levels. It is the primary role of the state to protect its citizens. In our view government is failing...

ACDP says while multilateralism has advantages, it can also threaten the sovereignty of nations

by HAaudibee | Sep 14, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

“House Chairperson, the ACDP notes that multilateralism is an alliance of multiple countries pursuing a common goal. In the right hands, it can be an important tool for promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development. While it has advantages, it also has...

Enquiry’s escalation of costs and Public Protector’s behaviour an “insult”

by HAaudibee | Sep 11, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

“Honourable Speaker, There has been a concerted effort to discredit this process; the evidence leaders and parliamentary staff – most of whom are women – became collateral damage in an attempt to paint Advocate Mkhwebane as a victim of an abusive process and...

Giyani bulk water project challenges are a cut and paste of those found around the country

by HAaudibee | Sep 8, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

“Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP welcomes this frank report from the Department on the progress made and challenges faced on the Giyani bulk water project in Limpopo. The project was intended to supply potable water to some 55 villages. The Nandoni Dam was...

ACDP says SA’s ratio of beneficiated to primary products exported still well below its potential

by HAaudibee | Jun 15, 2023 | Speeches, Speeches 2023

“Honourable House Chairperson, On behalf of the ACDP, in our DTIC PC, I have been the most vocal advocate for ramping up beneficiation. What is beneficiation? It involves the transformation of a primary material (produced by mining and extraction processes) to a more...