Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP notes that while some progress has been made in meeting strategic objectives of this Department, persistent inefficiencies and missed targets remain a concern. The Department of Employment and Labour reported achieving 72% of its...

Unlocking the full potential of women and youth requires a whole-of-government approach
Sep 19, 2025
The ACDP welcomes the P20’s focus on fostering inclusive and sustainable futures through global cooperation. We affirm the urgent need to ensure an equitable participation of women and youth in development, both as beneficiaries and as architects of change. South...
ACDP calls for the restoration of kindness and compassion this Heritage Day
Sep 18, 2025
Deputy Speaker, We begin our contribution today by mourning the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a courageous Christian voice silenced while preaching truth on a university campus. Even in death, his witness has brought the gospel to millions across the world, including...
Water is not just a commodity; it is a Constitutional right
Sep 18, 2025
House Chairperson, The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes the tabling of the National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Amendment Bill [B13–2025], which seeks to strengthen governance and financial accountability in South Africa’s...
DSAC must prioritise grassroots development, youth engagement, and cultural preservation
Sep 16, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, The African Christian Democratic Party notes that while this Department has demonstrated incremental improvements in performance, achieving 91% of its APP targets in 2023/24, we remain concerned by persistent inefficiencies, underutilised...
Persistent structural inefficiencies and underperformance in DTIC is concerning
Sep 16, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, While the APP of DTIC reflects commendable intent to align departmental priorities with the evolving policy landscape of the seventh administration, the ACDP remains concerned by persistent structural inefficiencies and underperformance...
Transparent process in filling vacancies on MDDA Board welcomed
Sep 16, 2025
Hon. Deputy Speaker, The ACDP notes and understands that the MDDA is a statutory development agency, established in 2003 as a partnership between the South African Government and the commercial print and broadcasting sectors. Its mandate is to help create an enabling...
The Immigration AB should be a moral recalibration of immigration ethos
Sep 11, 2025
Speaker, The African Christian Democratic Party welcomes the Portfolio Committee’s Report on the Immigration Amendment Bill tabled on the 22nd of July, 2025. Yet, we remain vigilant in our scrutiny of its constitutional, ethical and practical implications. This bill...
Correctional funds are not scarce: just consumed by corruption, not correction
Sep 11, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Speaker, the ACDP notes with grave concern the findings of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services following oversight visits to KwaZulu-Natal and Pollsmoor Correctional Centre. These reports expose systemic neglect,...
Ensure accountability for non-compliance of municipal legislative frameworks
Sep 11, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, in considering this report of the Standing Committee on Auditor-General, the ACDP believes that this corroborates the lived experience of millions of South Africans who have to endure little to no service delivery from Municipalities, on...
Economic hardship must never be a gateway to modern slavery
Sep 10, 2025
Speaker, Honourable Members, We are all concerned about human trafficking. We are concerned about our children that are being kidnapped and abused. And we have to send a strong message out there to the potential abusers that their time is running out. Their time is...
Eskom needs fiscal discipline, transparency, and operational reform
Jul 22, 2025
House Chairperson, The ACDP understands that this Amendment Bill seeks amend the Eskom Debt Relief Act, No 7 of 2023, so as to provide for the reduction of the amount for the requirements for Eskom, for the 2025/26 financial year, and to treat the entire amount for...


Our people need safer roads says ACDP
Oct 1, 2025
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) sends sincere condolences to the families of the 13 passengers who lost their lives on the R81 in Ga-Sekgopong, Limpopo on Sunday. The Quantum minibus the in which Titanic International Church congregants were travelling...

ACDP statement on passing of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa
Oct 1, 2025
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has learned with sadness about the passing of Ambassador Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa in Paris. He was serving as South Africa’s ambassador to France after having been appointed to this position in December 2023, tasked...

Decent work is not a slogan, it is a Constitutional imperative!
Sep 19, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP notes that while some progress has been made in meeting strategic objectives of this Department, persistent inefficiencies and missed targets remain a concern. The Department of Employment and Labour reported achieving 72% of its...

Unlocking the full potential of women and youth requires a whole-of-government approach
Sep 19, 2025
The ACDP welcomes the P20’s focus on fostering inclusive and sustainable futures through global cooperation. We affirm the urgent need to ensure an equitable participation of women and youth in development, both as beneficiaries and as architects of change. South...

ACDP calls for the restoration of kindness and compassion this Heritage Day
Sep 18, 2025
Deputy Speaker, We begin our contribution today by mourning the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a courageous Christian voice silenced while preaching truth on a university campus. Even in death, his witness has brought the gospel to millions across the world, including...
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