House Chairperson, Before I come to my speech, let me address myself to Mme Tolashe. I saw over the news today the heartbreaking situation that mothers and children — those who were victims of the floods in Durban have been thrown out of Bayside Hotel. They spent the...

House Chairperson, The ACDP rises today with both gratitude and grave concern. We acknowledge the R277 billion allocated to health this year, with projections rising to R329 billion by 2027/28. Yet, we must ask: will this funding translate into real, measurable,...

Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP notes this Department’s budget allocation of R2.43 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. We are cognisant that the Tourism sector has the potential to uplift communities, especially in rural areas, to create a myriad of jobs,...

Chairperson, The ACDP acknowledges the strides made by the Department of Home Affairs in digital transformation, including the rollout of biometric identity systems and the clearing of long-standing visa backlogs. These are commendable steps towards restoring dignity...

Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP affirms the vital role of agriculture in securing food, growing rural development and building economic resilience. Food producers are the backbone of national survival and sovereignty. The Department’s 2025/26 allocation of R7.6...

House Chairperson, Our nation is sending out an SOS — a cry for Service, Order, and Safety. The Department of Police, together with the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) and the Civilian Secretariat for the Police Service (CSPS), is at the frontline...

House Chairperson, The Department of Employment and Labour has been allocated a total budget of 4.15 billion rand in the 2025/26 financial year. The ACDP acknowledges the Department’s strategic priority to drive inclusive growth and job creation. With the official...

House Chairperson, The ACDP notes the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s 2024/25 budget allocation of R6.57 billion, which is a 5% reduction in the context of the Medium Term Development Plan 2024–2029. South Africa is dependent on global trade...

House Chairperson, The 2025/26 budget for Higher Education and Training stands at R150.2 billion, reflecting a 4.8% nominal increase. This growth masks persistent structural challenges in the post-school education and training (PSET) system. The ACDP notes the...

House Chair, The ACDP would like to thank those hundreds of thousands of public servants who diligently, every day, perform their duties — whether it’s doctors, nurses, educators, policemen, prosecutors, social workers — across the whole spectrum. There are very many...