Biosecurity failures and funding shortfalls threaten South Africa’s food security

by HAaudibee | May 15, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026, Uncategorized

House Chairperson, the ACDP underscores the role of the Department of Agriculture as central to food security, rural development, and economic growth. Yet, while the department outlines commitments to farmer support, biosecurity, and market access, the current...

Informed decision-making requires a well-resourced, secure and modernised Stats SA

by HAaudibee | May 13, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP welcomes the opportunity to engage on Budget Vote 14 for Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), a department that lies at the heart of evidence-based governance, economic planning, and democratic accountability. The ACDP acknowledges that...

Public Works must deliver jobs and infrastructure, not corruption and neglect

by HAaudibee | May 13, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP welcomes the opportunity to engage on the Public Works and Infrastructure Budget Vote, recognising this Department, as central to economic growth, job creation, and the stewardship of the state’s vast immovable assets. The ACDP posits that...

Judiciary in crisis with critical shortage of judges

by HAaudibee | May 13, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chair, the ACDP is deeply concerned about the crisis facing the judiciary and this as a result of the critical shortage of judges and their ever-increasing workload. In the Pretoria-Johannesburg High Courts, more than 120,000 new cases are issued every year,...

Ineffective offender rehabilitation contributes to reoffending

by HAaudibee | May 13, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chair, as we consider the Correctional Services budget vote, the ACDP believes that in addition to punitive and the deterrent role that incarceration plays, it must play a rehabilitative role so that offenders can be reintegrated into society as illustrated by...

R6 billion energy budget falls short on affordability and necessary reform

by HAaudibee | May 12, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP is cognisant that this Budget Vote, of some R6.06 billion, seeks to stabilise supply, accelerate generation capacity, and support energy transition. While these goals are necessary, the ACDP is not convinced that this budget...