Honourable Deputy Speaker, This report on the 2024 elections underscores both operational strengths and systemic vulnerabilities in South Africa’s electoral architecture. The ACDP agrees with the Portfolio Committee’s recommendations in their review of digital...
Deepen our democracy by protecting it from manipulation and abuse
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
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
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,...
ACDP welcomes announcement of 2026 Local Government Elections date
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes the long-awaited announcement of the date of the 2026 Local Government Elections by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The confirmation that elections will take place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, brings much-needed...
ACDP calls for inclusive growth, job creation, and shared responsibility in South Africa
On this Workers’ Day, the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) recognises the important gains made in protecting workers’ rights in South Africa. Constitutional safeguards, progressive labour laws, and the role of organised labour have strengthened dignity in the...