House Chair, the ACDP has taken note of this Report of the Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development which emphasises underspending on enterprise support programmes whilst administrative costs remain disproportionately high, raising concerns about whether...
ACDP President pays tribute to the late COPE President, Mosiuoa Lekota
The late Ntate Mosiuoa Lekota was born in Kroonstad in the Free State. In the 70’s he studied at the University of the North, known as Turfloop today. It is well known that he was expelled from Turfloop because of his involvement in politics. His nickname, ‘Terror’,...
Celebrating our mother languages strengthens democracy
Honourable Deputy Speaker, International Mother Language Day, reminds us that language is more than a tool of communication — the ACDP asserts that it is the heartbeat of identity, the carrier of memory, and the foundation of dignity. For South Africans, this day...
ACDP says NO to state regulation of the Church!
Madam Speaker, Chapter 9 of the South African Constitution calls for the establishment of six State institutions designed to strengthen constitutional democracy. One of these is the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and...
ACDP supports salary increases for the Public Protector
Deputy Speaker, The ACDP supports this report regarding the remuneration of the Public Protector and Deputy Public Protector. The Public Protector plays a crucial role in the fight against corruption and maladministration. The Constitutional Court in the Nkandla...
ACDP supports salary increases for the judiciary
House Chair, the ACDP supports the salary increases for the judiciary. In order for the judiciary to be effective and retain its independence, it is crucial that judges and magistrates are properly remunerated. This is also necessary to draw the best legal brains to...