Leave no stone unturned in rectifying failures of the DBE

by HAaudibee | Jul 15, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024

Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP notes that Basic Education has been allocated R324.5 billion for the 2024/25 financial year, further noting that the annual average budget increase of only two per cent is less than half the present inflation rate of 4.5%. The...

Our deployed soldiers deserve the highest levels of support

by HAaudibee | Jul 15, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024

House Chair, The ACDP would like to extend its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the brave SANDF soldiers who have died in action recently as part of the SADC peacekeeping mission to the DRC (SAMIDRC). They have paid the ultimate sacrifice. The...

Find alternative approaches to reduce overcrowding in prisons

by HAaudibee | Jul 15, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024

Voorstitter, Die ACDP wil graag die nuwe minister van korrektiewe dienst, Dr Groenewald, en adjunct minister, Ms Lindiwe Ntshalintshali, baie sterkte toewens met hulle aanstelling met sy aanstelling tot hierdie belangrike pos. Alhoewel daar baie uitdagings is, het u...

DSBD is failing to achieve its NDP targets for SMME growth

by HAaudibee | Jul 12, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024

Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP is cognisant of the fact that in any thriving and developing economy, it is small businesses that create the jobs and provide the most opportunities for poor people to earn a living. As President Ramaphosa said, “A vibrant...

Transparency is key in keeping public informed about work of government

by HAaudibee | Jul 12, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024

Honourable House Chairperson, As we consider this budget vote from GCIS, the ACDP is aware of the R802 million (R802 785 000) available for the 2024/5 financial year to be distributed over three programmes. This Department must navigate the cacophony of ideas,...

Finalise policy on judicial governments and court administration

by HAaudibee | Jul 11, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024

Chairperson, May we, on behalf of the ACDP, firstly congratulate you, honourable Minister and Deputy Minister on your appointment and we look forward to working with you to improve the state of justice in our nation. We know that the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)...