Transport systems must be reliable, safe and provide opportunity for all

by HAaudibee | May 12, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

Honourable House Chairperson, the ACDP asserts that transport is not merely about moving people and goods. It’s about dignity and access and economic inclusion. When commuters endure crumbling bridges or unreliable trains, and rural communities remain isolated, we...

Investment in townships and rural infrastructure is an economic multiplier

by HAaudibee | May 8, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP acknowledges that South Africa stands at a crossroads. In our townships and villages, millions of resilient citizens are not asking for handouts, but for opportunity. If we are serious about inclusive growth, we must accelerate support for...

Deepen our democracy by protecting it from manipulation and abuse

by HAaudibee | May 7, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP posits that the Electoral Laws Amendment Bill presents us with an important opportunity to strengthen the integrity of our democratic process. At the heart of any credible democracy lies a simple but powerful principle: elections must be...

Justice, inclusion, and opportunity is a foundation stone of freedom

by HAaudibee | May 5, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP recalls that on 27 April 1994 (our first Freedom Day), South Africans stood in long queues, united in hope, to cast their first democratic vote. Nearly 20 million voters participated in that historic moment, marking the end of apartheid and...

N2 Wild Coast highway has the potential to bring untold benefits to the entire region

by HAaudibee | May 5, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

Deputy Speaker, the ACDP notes the petition submitted by the Amadiba Community, requesting that the National Assembly investigate their concerns regarding the N2 Wild Coast Toll Highway Project. This petition reflects longstanding grievances about consultation,...

National Lotteries Commission plagued by serious allegations of corruption

by HAaudibee | Apr 21, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026

House Chairperson, the ACDP is keenly aware that the Lotteries Commission has, in recent years, been plagued by serious allegations of corruption. In the previous administration, a former chairperson and senior officials have been found unfit for service and have been...