ACDP urges vigilance in vetting construction tender contractors

Nov 26, 2025

Honourable House Chairperson, the ACDP welcomes the Minister’s announcement of the South African Construction Action Plan (SACAP), and we recognise the urgency of recovering delayed projects and restoring accountability. We commend the six key actions outlined, which...

BRR Report on Land Reform and Rural Development

Nov 25, 2025

Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP, in acknowledging the Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development, remains committed to a just and transparent land reform process—one that uplifts all...

Activate Special Needs Housing programme immediately, says ACDP

Nov 25, 2025

House Chairperson, the ACDP would like to take this opportunity to raise again Government’s equivocation over Special Needs Housing (SHN). We are exasperated at the persistent gap between the Ministry’s eloquent promises on special needs housing and its painfully...

BRR Report on Social Development

Nov 25, 2025

Chairperson, the ACDP notes the BRRR of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development and remains concerned about the gap between budget allocations and the daily realities of vulnerable South Africans, especially regarding water and sanitation. Although this...

BRR Report on Public Works and Infrastructure

Nov 25, 2025

Honourable Deputy Speaker, as we consider this Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, it is the view of the ACDP that infrastructure is not just about roads, bridges, and buildings; it is about whether...

BRR Report on Trade, Industry and Competition

Nov 25, 2025

House Chairperson, the ACDP notes this Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition and acknowledges the Department’s ambitious R700 billion investment pipeline, including R339 billion in transformative...

Build up the systems that prevent GBV from thriving says ACDP

Nov 25, 2025

Honourable Chairperson, honourable Members, the ACDP notes the growing momentum of activism against gender-based violence (GBV), particularly against women and children by civil society. The Women for Change-led Purple Campaign, which called for a national shutdown...

Every rand wasted is a litre of clean water denied!

Nov 7, 2025

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

Nov 4, 2025

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

Nov 4, 2025

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...

ACDP supports the Public Service Amendment Bill

ACDP supports the Public Service Amendment Bill

Dec 3, 2025

House Chair, the ACDP supports the Public Service Amendment Bill as an important step to ensuring a public administration that is professional, effective, and impartial as set out in section 195 of the Constitution. What is important is that it establishes a clear...

ACDP calls for the professionalisation of the municipal workforce

ACDP calls for the professionalisation of the municipal workforce

Dec 2, 2025

Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP notes the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on the performance of the Department for the 2024/25 financial year. The Auditor-General laments that of the 257 municipalities across...

BRR Report on Transport

BRR Report on Transport

Dec 2, 2025

House Chair, the ACDP in noting this Report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport on the Department’s performance for the 2024/25 financial year, acknowledges progress in certain infrastructure projects. However, simultaneously, the Committee records serious...

BRR Report on Science, Technology and Innovation

BRR Report on Science, Technology and Innovation

Dec 2, 2025

Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP notes the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation on the performance of the Department for the 2024/25 financial year. We acknowledge the Department’s progress in expanding research infrastructure...

BRR Report on Defence and Military Veterans

BRR Report on Defence and Military Veterans

Dec 2, 2025

House Chair, the ACDP has taken note of the reports which paint a dismal picture. The South African National Defence Force’s (SANDF) operational condition is now at critical levels with the Auditor-General saying “the serviceability of prime mission equipment remains...