Science-centred, public-private partnerships need implementation

by HAaudibee | Aug 26, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP views the Minister’s vision of a science-centred public-private partnership as attractive in principle, but we must judge the statement and government not by the elegance of policy language, but by its record of implementation. The...

ACDP supports motion of no confidence in Speaker

by HAaudibee | Aug 26, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

Deputy Speaker, in a damning judgement, the Constitutional Court found that Parliament had acted unlawfully in not holding the President to account for the Phala Phala scandal. In instructing Parliament to continue with the impeachment, it emphasised that the National...

PSIRA must ensure stronger compliance in the private security sector

by HAaudibee | Aug 21, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, in the Police Committee’s report on the performance of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) for 2024/25, the committee raised concerns over weak oversight and the need for stronger compliance in the private security...

Stiffer minimum sentences can be a useful deterrent to corrupt practices

by HAaudibee | Aug 21, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chair, the ACDP has taken note of the draft Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Amendment Bill and commends Ms James for the initiative. Fighting corruption in South Africa is vital because it loots public money, hinders the provision of basic...

Long-Term Insurance Amendment Bill addresses gap in consumer protection

by HAaudibee | Aug 21, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP asserts that the Long-Term Insurance Amendment Bill addresses an important gap in consumer protection, particularly in the funeral insurance market. The Bill responds to concerns that policyholders may hold multiple funeral policies...

Farmers see devastating losses over delayed FMD vaccine roll-out

by HAaudibee | Aug 20, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP notes that this report confirms that farmers in the Fezile Dabi District in the Free State have suffered devastating losses, with one farmer reporting losses of up to R40 million due to delayed vaccination and poor preparedness by...