Despite welcome exemptions and improvements to the provisions relating to hate speech, we believe this bill will have a chilling effect on freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

The NPA Amendment Bill does not go far enough in setting out the NPA’s independence or that of the proposed Investigating Directorate Against Corruption.

The new SAHRC Commissioners that have being nominated will have to really turn around the Commission to ensure that human rights are protected.

The floods of February 2023 wreaked havoc in at least 7 of our 9 provinces, causing loss of lives and damage to property running into billions of rands, with a commensurate loss to the economy of South Africa.

The ability to create, distribute and exploit knowledge has become a major source of competitive advantage, wealth creation and improvements in the quality of life. 

Inefficiencies at Transnet may have cost the country a staggering R150 billion in forfeited mineral exports last year alone.

South Africa’s forests are crucial for the delivery of building a capable state that serves the people.

Our agricultural land is a scarce commodity. It must be protected and wisely managed because we need to eat ‘real food’, from the ground.

The ACDP supports restorative justice programmes where an inmate is not a danger to society. We believe this contributes to their rehabilitation and will reduce recidivism.

The Executive of IPID cannot and should not be appointed, dismissed or disciplined by the Minister of Police.

Parliament’s R200 million budget reduction announced in the MTBPS will, undoubtedly, have a negative impact on its core business.

During our public hearings and interaction with the business sector, appeals were made to assist in the ease of doing business, to create an environment conducive for business and to reduce the burden of compliance.