Every rand wasted is a litre of clean water denied!

House Chairperson, the ACDP is very worried about how the Department of Water and Sanitation is spending money. There is too much underspending, too many irregular payments, and poor management of contracts. These problems are not new, and they continue to hurt...

BRRR: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Honourable House Chairperson, the ACDP is cognisant that the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment plays a pivotal role in safeguarding South Africa’s natural heritage, regulating environmental impact, and promoting sustainable resource use. While the...

BRRR on Correctional Services

House Chair, the ACDP has taken note of this report of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, as well as the negative audit outcomes, and trust this will be improved going forward. We are also fully aware of the severe overcrowding at many of the...

BRRR on Agriculture

House Chairperson, the ACDP notes that this BRRR on Agriculture reveals that while the Department has made strides in aligning its Annual Performance Plan with the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, critical delivery gaps remain. We, as the ACDP, are concerned about...

ACDP supports the One Stop Border Post Bill

Madam Deputy Speaker, the One Stop Border Post Policy states that “[T]he high-volume commercial activity at certain land ports of entry has become a major obstacle to national and regional economic development and security. Modernising key land ports of entry is a...

ACDP vociferously opposes the gambling industry in South Africa

Deputy Speaker, the ACDP thanks the Honourable Gana for raising this important topic. Since its inception, the ACDP has vociferously opposed the gambling industry in South Africa. Sadly, our warnings were not heeded and now the gambling crisis has deepened. We have a...

ACDP calls for continuous lifestyle audits for all public servants

The ACDP understands the necessity to build an efficient, capable, and ethical state that is free of corruption and committed to improving citizens’ lives. Whilst there are hundreds of thousands of loyal, honest and hardworking public servants, there are still...

ACDP concerned by South Africa’s rising unemployment rate

ACDP concerned by South Africa’s rising unemployment rate

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) notes with deep concern the rise in South Africa’s unemployment rate, which increased to 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026 from 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, as reported earlier today by Statistics South Africa...

Justice Budget must ensure NPA and SIU are sufficiently resourced

Justice Budget must ensure NPA and SIU are sufficiently resourced

House Chair, the ACDP participates in this Justice Budget Vote not only mindful of the 30th anniversary of the Constitution but also mindful of the seminal judgement delivered by the Constitutional Court last week. We, as Christians, are acutely aware that the...