Deputy Speaker The ACDP welcomes the removal of the very contentious VAT hike which we opposed. However, this has sadly been replaced by a much maligned fuel levy hike which can, many have argued, have an even greater impact on South Africans, and should this be...
ACDP urges ethical reform, rural upliftment, and digital innovation in Tourism sector
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,...
Home Affairs must be efficient, ethical, and compassionate
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...
ACDP questions poultry vaccine safety amid Bird Flu concerns
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...
ACDP challenges GCIS to restore trust in government communication
House Chairperson, The ACDP posits that today, we are not merely debating a budget, but affirming the constitutional imperative of transparent, inclusive, and accountable communication between the government and the people it serves. The Government Communication and...
ACDP warns of trade threats, missed opportunity and elite capture in DTIC
The ACDP notes the Department’s R11.1 billion allocation for the 2025/26 financial year, and its emphasis on industrial financing and localisation strategies. While we support the Department’s stated objectives of inclusive growth and industrial transformation, we...