Tens of thousands of voices ignored over BELA Bill

The Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA Bill) should be about one thing, and that is learning. The real tragedy of the BELA Bill is that it shows that the ANC government does not believe in this principle. It is willing to do anything to achieve its ends.

Housing Consumer Protection Bill welcomed

Building standards have been a particular concern of the ACDP, as many disadvantaged South Africans have been exposed to substandard housing and poor-quality building materials, resulting in substandard RDP houses.

We must protect property rights, says ACDP

Expropriation without compensation is not the panacea. Property rights, in our view, must be protected because a failure to do so destroys the value of such property. As in any business, if a product loses its value, it becomes non-tradable and business will move to places where they can trade

South Africa’s water infrastructure risks failure due to poor governance

The ACDP believes that well-monitored public private partnerships are the way to go, not another SOE. If a ‘state owned anything’ was efficient, the ACDP might give these plans a chance, but we will not give our approval to another opportunity for corruption with no improvement to service delivery.

ACDP concerned by AG’s report on municipal audit outcomes

ACDP concerned by AG’s report on municipal audit outcomes

The ACDP notes with concern the recent 2022-23 consolidated general report on local government audit outcomes presented by Auditor General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke to Parliament. We find it extremely alarming that just 34 of the 257 municipalities in South Africa...

Swift prosecution essential to prevent vigilante justice

Swift prosecution essential to prevent vigilante justice

Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP welcomes the news from the Minister that the South African Police Service is taking major steps to combat extortion and protection rackets in the nation. These practices are perpetrated across the country. Organised crime...

ACDP concerned over exodus of professional veterinarians

ACDP concerned over exodus of professional veterinarians

The ACDP expresses its concerns about the exodus of professional veterinarians, creating capacity constraints in the country due to the emigration of these professionals. It has been reported that this exodus has caused a massive shortage of veterinarians in the...

The faith-based community is needed in finding solutions to GBV

The faith-based community is needed in finding solutions to GBV

Chairperson While the ACDP joins in celebrating 30 years of freedom and women development, I, as a male, would like to start this debate with an acknowledgment and an apology on behalf of the men of South Africa. We have and are failing the women of South Africa,...