Sports offers a lifeline for many of our unemployed

by HAaudibee | Jul 15, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

House Chairperson, I firstly want to congratulate Banyana Banyana for beating convincingly beating Mali 4-0. And I want to concur with my colleague who said that Banyana Banyana has to be treated the same as Bafana Bafana are because if we compare the two, Banyana...

ACDP affirms the constitutional imperative to care for the most vulnerable in our society

by HAaudibee | Jul 10, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

House Chairperson, Before I come to my speech, let me address myself to Mme Tolashe. I saw over the news today the heartbreaking situation that mothers and children — those who were victims of the floods in Durban have been thrown out of Bayside Hotel. They spent the...

The ACDP believes government’s National Health Insurance is seriously problematic

by HAaudibee | Jul 9, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

House Chairperson, The ACDP rises today with both gratitude and grave concern. We acknowledge the R277 billion allocated to health this year, with projections rising to R329 billion by 2027/28. Yet, we must ask: will this funding translate into real, measurable,...

ACDP urges ethical reform, rural upliftment, and digital innovation in Tourism sector

by HAaudibee | Jul 8, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP notes this Department’s budget allocation of R2.43 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. We are cognisant that the Tourism sector has the potential to uplift communities, especially in rural areas, to create a myriad of jobs,...

Home Affairs must be efficient, ethical, and compassionate

by HAaudibee | Jul 8, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

Chairperson, The ACDP acknowledges the strides made by the Department of Home Affairs in digital transformation, including the rollout of biometric identity systems and the clearing of long-standing visa backlogs. These are commendable steps towards restoring dignity...

ACDP questions poultry vaccine safety amid Bird Flu concerns

by HAaudibee | Jul 8, 2025 | Speeches, Speeches 2025

Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP affirms the vital role of agriculture in securing food, growing rural development and building economic resilience. Food producers are the backbone of national survival and sovereignty. The Department’s 2025/26 allocation of R7.6...