It is crucial for government to adopt policies that will support higher public and private investment while stabilising debt and reducing overall fiscal risks.
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Disburse CARA funds to help crime-fighting units with reduced budgets
Jul 17, 2024
I would plead with you to ensure that funds are disbursed from Criminal Asset Recovery Account (CARA) to crime fighting units such as the SIU and NPA that are struggling with reduced budgets. They must be fully equipped and resourced.
South Africa belongs to all who live in it and must come first
Jul 16, 2024
One only has to look at the deterioration of our SOEs, to realise that merit, not race-based policies, is what is needed to grow our industrial base, not a replica of apartheid job segregation laws
Every single citizen needs to be a policeman and it starts with self-control
Jul 16, 2024
It is the central role of government to protect its citizens, yet people do not feel safe in their homes, at work and in public places, and our communities are ravaged by crime, drug abuse and gender-based violence.
Get workforce and goods back on rail and off our roads
Jul 15, 2024
Our economy is groaning under the strain of poor road maintenance, rail degradation and bottlenecks at our ports as witnessed at Durban Harbour last year. The deterioration of our road and rail network has a negative impact on the safety and punctuality of our workforce/citizens and serves as a disincentive for foreign and domestic investment.
Leave no stone unturned in rectifying failures of the DBE
Jul 15, 2024
Aggressive cuts to social spending due to government debt, corruption, fraud and maladministration are a significant blow to the quality education of millions of poor and low-income households.
Our deployed soldiers deserve the highest levels of support
Jul 15, 2024
It is time for decisive action to ensure that our troops are equipped with the tools they need to succeed and survive in their mission in the DRC or bring them home.
Find alternative approaches to reduce overcrowding in prisons
Jul 15, 2024
Overcrowding of correctional centres continues to be a concern for the Committee as it compromises the rehabilitation of inmates and places the safety and security of inmates and officials at risk.
DSBD is failing to achieve its NDP targets for SMME growth
Jul 12, 2024
To save taxpayers’ money, the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) may be better placed under the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) where one could then leverage on economies of scale, improve efficiencies and reduce duplicity.
Transparency is key in keeping public informed about work of government
Jul 12, 2024
GCIS must navigate the cacophony of ideas, worldviews, and attempts at social engineering, with the mandate to communicate with the South Africa populace in a manner in-keeping with our Constitution.
Finalise policy on judicial governments and court administration
Jul 11, 2024
Not only is the policy for the establishment of a single Judiciary a Constitutional imperative, but also the lack of the appropriate policy and legislative framework contributes to the many inefficiencies and other challenges that the judicial system experiences as indicated by various other speakers.
Pandemic Treaty and International Health Regulations amendments must still be ratified
Jul 11, 2024
Extensive amendments to the International Health Regulations 2005 were accepted at the end of May when we were conducting our elections, without the South African public and without this Parliament having any say or oversight.
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Address fiscal vulnerability, stabilise public finances and create more jobs
Jul 17, 2024
House Chair, The ACDP has taken note of the Committee’s Report on this budget vote. National Treasury plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial and economic stability of the country. Following a decade of low economic growth, the country faces very difficult...
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Disburse CARA funds to help crime-fighting units with reduced budgets
Jul 17, 2024
House Chair, The ACDP notes with concern that the operational budget of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is reduced by a staggering R5 billion over the medium term. Now, most speakers have very adequately expounded on the challenges, Minister,...
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South Africa belongs to all who live in it and must come first
Jul 16, 2024
Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP notes the R9.6 billion reduced budget of the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC), whose mandate it is to facilitate the creation of a conducive environment for companies and people to grow through increased...
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Every single citizen needs to be a policeman and it starts with self-control
Jul 16, 2024
House Chairperson, The ACDP would like to congratulate the new Minister and his deputies, and wish them well in their portfolios, as we do the new Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee. Now, we know the budget of SAPS is R113,597 billion, the Civilian Secretariat for...
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Get workforce and goods back on rail and off our roads
Jul 15, 2024
Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP offers its condolences to those families who lost their children and loved ones in the minibus accident in Gauteng last week. The ACDP notes that the budget for this Department of R80.6 billion has a decrease of 1.6% in real...
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