by HAaudibee | Jul 11, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024
Chairperson, The point made by the honourable Reverend from MK is accurate and laudable and we need to hold the Executive accountable, particularly for the hardships and suffering of our people — sick people that are waiting in queues for care and that are dying. This...
by HAaudibee | Jul 11, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024
The ACDP notes the budget decrease in 2023/24 to R8.8 billion in this current financial year. The budget increase in the Policy Development Management sub-programme of over 110% is to promote and encourage investment in the mining and energy industry. In this regard,...
by HAaudibee | Jul 11, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024
Honourable Chairperson, The ACDP believes that the importance of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, with a reduced budget allocation of R6.5 billion for the 2024/25 financial year, cannot be underscored. We note that in terms of the mandate of...
by HAaudibee | Jul 11, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024
Honourable Chairperson, The ACDP notes the budget reduction to some R11.6 billion in this Department of Labour and Employment. The Department has the mandated responsibility of addressing workplace disputes, fostering better labour relations, improving occupational...
by HAaudibee | Jul 9, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024
Speaker, The Judiciary is a crucial part of our Constitutional Democracy due to the extensive powers the Constitution vests in our judges, which also guarantees its independence. This makes issues of how judges are appointed critical to the strength of our...
by HAaudibee | May 16, 2024 | Speeches, Speeches 2024
Chairperson, The ACDP has taken note of this report and the names nominated, and whilst we do not wish to cast any aspersions on the IEC, it does raise the question as to why so many former and present IEC commissioners or staff have now been nominated, given the...