It is very important that we introduce safeguards to protect citizens at home. The ACDP, therefore, welcomes an NCOP amendment that will require explicit consent for access to private property and also the possibility of a warrant.
Tens of thousands of voices ignored over BELA Bill
May 16, 2024
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.
Fatally-flawed process to elect Deputy Public Protector must start afresh
May 9, 2024
When one appoints the Public Protector as well as the Deputy Public Protector, their appointment must be above reproach.
Housing Consumer Protection Bill welcomed
May 9, 2024
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.
Rapidly escalating public debt and debt service costs are unsustainable
May 9, 2024
Debt service costs of R381 billion per year are crowding out much needed expenditure on other far more important issues such as health, education, crime prevention and, of course, infrastructure development.
Select leaders committed to good stewardship and integrity in all they do
May 9, 2024
When you stand for Parliament you should adhere to certain moral principles.
Despite reservations, the Pension Laws AB is step in right direction
Mar 27, 2024
The Pension Laws Amendment Bill is a step in the right direction, the focal point of which is the two-pot retirement system to provide flexibility for fund members to access their retirement savings during emergencies without necessitating resignation.
We must protect property rights, says ACDP
Mar 27, 2024
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
Churches can flex their muscles and have their voices heard to change legislation
Mar 26, 2024
Thousands of submissions were made to the Ad hoc Committee from churches and other faith-based organisations who were concerned that they may be subject to security vetting. As a result, these contentious clauses were removed from the Bill.
ACDP cannot support the potential raiding of Reserve Bank buffers until nothing is left
Mar 26, 2024
By accessing these funds, government is using this account to shield it from the consequences of poor policy choices, corruption, and wasteful expenditure. In the ACDP’s view, it’s like selling the family silver.
169 of 250 municipalities are in financial distress causing a collapse of services
Mar 26, 2024
There seems to be a continued pattern of deterioration as there were far fewer municipalities in financial distress in 2010, and this has resulted in a collapse of services.
South Africa’s water infrastructure risks failure due to poor governance
Mar 26, 2024
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
Sep 5, 2024
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
Sep 4, 2024
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
Sep 1, 2024
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...
ACDP will not support a motion of no-confidence against current Tshwane Mayor
Aug 30, 2024
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) notes with great concern recent media reports that the ACDP will support the ANC and EFF in the Tshwane Metro Municipality, in an effort to unseat the Mayor, via a motion of no-confidence. Since 2021, the ACDP has...
The faith-based community is needed in finding solutions to GBV
Aug 27, 2024
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,...
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