by HAaudibee | Apr 21, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026
Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP understands that this report is on the determination of remuneration. That said, the CRL Commission’s core mandate, as a Chapter 9 institution, is the promotion and protection of cultural, religious and linguistic rights in SA,...
by HAaudibee | Apr 21, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026
House Chair, the ACDP supports the additional allocation of R2 billion for a building of Parliament, as well as the additional allocation of R1.1 billion for the IEC to prepare for the very important 2026 Local Government Elections. It is crucial, in our view, that...
by HAaudibee | Apr 21, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026
House Chair, this Division of Revenue Bill must be considered against the dramatic geopolitical changes that have occurred since February’s budget. At that time, honourable Minister, the ACDP said that the ship of public finances was starting to move in the right...
by HAaudibee | Apr 21, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026
Madam Speaker, the ACDP welcomes the fact that clarity has now been given to the contentious issue of procedures for Speaking Sequence and the composition of the Chief Whips’ Forum. While we appreciate the fact that there was quite robust engagement on the 24th of...
by HAaudibee | Mar 26, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026
Deputy Speaker, the crisis in artisan skills is not simply a matter of numbers. It reflects a deeper malaise in the culture of government itself. Weak accountability, poor work ethic, and a tolerance for institutionalised complacency are now entrenched; exacerbated by...
by HAaudibee | Mar 26, 2026 | Speeches, Speeches2026
House Chair, the ACDP is fully aware of severe overcrowding at many of the correctional services (as highlighted by other speakers) at 58% which year-by-year is getting worse. This negatively impacts on attempts at rehabilitation and places the safety and security of...
