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...

ACDP gives remuneration of CRL Rights Commission public office bearers report thumbs down

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,...

PRASA should collect the billions due to it before any further allocation

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...