Madam Deputy Speaker, The ACDP appreciates that this is a very complicated and complex matter. However, let us make it very clear that we have some serious concerns with the report, and we are concerned from a legal perspective as to the process that was followed....

ACDP stands firm against global and local human rights violations
Apr 2, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, As we consider this debate on Human Rights, allow me to dispel the lie, that South Africa is a secular state. At the drafting of our Constitution in 1996, our ACDP President fought against SA being a secular democracy. We won this battle...
Government should let the US Administration know that South Africa is ready for business
Mar 6, 2025
House Chairperson, On 7 February 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order suspending all USAID to South Africa, citing concerns over this country’s land expropriation laws, which the US administration alleges discriminates against Afrikaners. The ACDP...
ACDP says there’s no vision, empathy or care for those at Setoltolwane LSEN Secondary School
Mar 5, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP is appalled to hear of the negligent attitude toward the most vulnerable children in our nation, the blind and deaf, at the Setotolwane Secondary School, in Polokwane, Limpopo. Helen Keller, who was born deaf and blind said, “the...
Children learn best when taught in a language they understand
Mar 5, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, As we debate International Mother Language Day, the ACDP condemns in the strongest terms, the brutal beheading of 70 Christians, by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), linked to the Islamic State (IS), in Mayba, Lubero in the DRC. To add...
ACDP calls for action and cooperation to address economic growth, unemployment, and AGOA
Feb 12, 2025
House Chairperson, Honourable President, Honourable Members, At the top of a list of priorities mentioned by President Ramaphosa during his SONA speech last week, was economic growth. Unemployment in this country is way too high. For almost 30 years now, we have seen...
Don’t deploy our troops in peacekeeping roles without the necessary resources
Feb 10, 2025
Speaker, The ACDP would also like to extend its deepest condolences to the families of the 14 brave soldiers who died in the DRC. Our prayers are also with all those who were wounded - may they speedily recover. We said the same words in July last year during the...
ACDP opposes R95.5M funding for IEC court case against Israel
Dec 5, 2024
Chairperson, the ACDP believes that it is the primary duty of the state to protect its citizens from crime and violence, yet it is failing dismally in this regard. According to former police minister Cele, 223,632 murders were committed in a decade in South Africa...
Counter cybersecurity threats and ensure robust protection for South Africa’s digital landscape
Nov 15, 2024
Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP notes that with a final appropriation of some R743 million, this Department’s Revised Strategic Plan for the medium-term, is “To empower South Africans through communication excellence.” With that said, neither the Department,...
The State’s Immovable Asset Register necessary to spur economic and social development
Nov 14, 2024
There can be no doubt that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, is one of the most important government departments, as the custodian of the state’s immovable assets, responsible for the building and maintenance of these public assets, from which all...
Disturbing statistics persist despite SA’s new legal frameworks and laws to end GBV
Nov 14, 2024
Honourable House Chairperson, When reflecting on our journey to end gender-based violence, the ACDP finds little cause for celebration, particularly when we look at the realities our women and children face. We have established comprehensive legal frameworks, such as...
South Africa’s reliance on Mozambican gas leaves us vulnerable
Nov 12, 2024
Honourable House Chairperson, the ACDP understands that the purpose of these review reports is to focus on service delivery performance, the effectiveness and efficiency of resource use, and forward allocation of resources. With 100 days of ‘no load shedding’ behind...


ACDP supports private trip by Steve Swart MP to Israel
Apr 15, 2025
The African Christian Democratic Party fully supports the recent fact-finding trip by Steve Swart MP and others to Israel. From the onset I would like to confirm that Mr Steve Swart obtained our permission to join the fact-finding mission consisting of some MPs and...

The NPA must apologise for failing victims in Timothy Omotoso case
Apr 3, 2025
The ACDP is extremely disappointed at the outcome of the sexual assault/rape case against Timothy Omotoso (63) and his two co-accused, Lusanda Sulani (41) and Zikiswa Sitho (33), which resulted in the three being acquitted of all charges. It is awfully sad that brave...

ACDP opposes VAT hike: We need a pro-growth budget that cuts unnecessary spending
Apr 3, 2025
Madam Deputy Speaker, The ACDP appreciates that this is a very complicated and complex matter. However, let us make it very clear that we have some serious concerns with the report, and we are concerned from a legal perspective as to the process that was followed....

ACDP stands firm against global and local human rights violations
Apr 2, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, As we consider this debate on Human Rights, allow me to dispel the lie, that South Africa is a secular state. At the drafting of our Constitution in 1996, our ACDP President fought against SA being a secular democracy. We won this battle...

ACDP extremely disappointed with 1% VAT increase despite widespread opposition
Mar 12, 2025
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) is extremely disappointed with the proposed 1% VAT increase to 16%, spread over two years, despite widespread opposition to a VAT increase. This will place additional pressure on hard-pressed businesses and households,...
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