House Chairperson, the ACDP welcomes the opportunity to engage on the Public Works and Infrastructure Budget Vote, recognising this Department, as central to economic growth, job creation, and the stewardship of the state’s vast immovable assets. The ACDP posits that...
Judiciary in crisis with critical shortage of judges
May 13, 2026
House Chair, the ACDP is deeply concerned about the crisis facing the judiciary and this as a result of the critical shortage of judges and their ever-increasing workload. In the Pretoria-Johannesburg High Courts, more than 120,000 new cases are issued every year,...
Ineffective offender rehabilitation contributes to reoffending
May 13, 2026
House Chair, as we consider the Correctional Services budget vote, the ACDP believes that in addition to punitive and the deterrent role that incarceration plays, it must play a rehabilitative role so that offenders can be reintegrated into society as illustrated by...
R6 billion energy budget falls short on affordability and necessary reform
May 12, 2026
Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP is cognisant that this Budget Vote, of some R6.06 billion, seeks to stabilise supply, accelerate generation capacity, and support energy transition. While these goals are necessary, the ACDP is not convinced that this budget...
ACDP questions arts and sports funding gaps despite R6.3bn budget allocation
May 12, 2026
House Chairperson, The ACDP welcomes the recommendations contained in the budget vote on Sports, Arts and Culture that has been allocated the total expenditure estimate of R6,3 billion, with R507.4 million going to administration, R162 million going to recreation...
Justice Budget must ensure NPA and SIU are sufficiently resourced
May 12, 2026
House Chair, the ACDP participates in this Justice Budget Vote not only mindful of the 30th anniversary of the Constitution but also mindful of the seminal judgement delivered by the Constitutional Court last week. We, as Christians, are acutely aware that the...
Transport systems must be reliable, safe and provide opportunity for all
May 12, 2026
Honourable House Chairperson, the ACDP asserts that transport is not merely about moving people and goods. It’s about dignity and access and economic inclusion. When commuters endure crumbling bridges or unreliable trains, and rural communities remain isolated, we...
Investment in townships and rural infrastructure is an economic multiplier
May 8, 2026
House Chairperson, the ACDP acknowledges that South Africa stands at a crossroads. In our townships and villages, millions of resilient citizens are not asking for handouts, but for opportunity. If we are serious about inclusive growth, we must accelerate support for...
Deepen our democracy by protecting it from manipulation and abuse
May 7, 2026
House Chairperson, the ACDP posits that the Electoral Laws Amendment Bill presents us with an important opportunity to strengthen the integrity of our democratic process. At the heart of any credible democracy lies a simple but powerful principle: elections must be...
Justice, inclusion, and opportunity is a foundation stone of freedom
May 5, 2026
House Chairperson, the ACDP recalls that on 27 April 1994 (our first Freedom Day), South Africans stood in long queues, united in hope, to cast their first democratic vote. Nearly 20 million voters participated in that historic moment, marking the end of apartheid and...
N2 Wild Coast highway has the potential to bring untold benefits to the entire region
May 5, 2026
Deputy Speaker, the ACDP notes the petition submitted by the Amadiba Community, requesting that the National Assembly investigate their concerns regarding the N2 Wild Coast Toll Highway Project. This petition reflects longstanding grievances about consultation,...
National Lotteries Commission plagued by serious allegations of corruption
Apr 21, 2026
House Chairperson, the ACDP is keenly aware that the Lotteries Commission has, in recent years, been plagued by serious allegations of corruption. In the previous administration, a former chairperson and senior officials have been found unfit for service and have been...
Stiffer minimum sentences can be a useful deterrent to corrupt practices
Aug 21, 2026
House Chair, the ACDP has taken note of the draft Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Amendment Bill and commends Ms James for the initiative. Fighting corruption in South Africa is vital because it loots public money, hinders the provision of basic...
Long-Term Insurance Amendment Bill addresses gap in consumer protection
Aug 21, 2026
House Chairperson, the ACDP asserts that the Long-Term Insurance Amendment Bill addresses an important gap in consumer protection, particularly in the funeral insurance market. The Bill responds to concerns that policyholders may hold multiple funeral policies...
Farmers see devastating losses over delayed FMD vaccine roll-out
Aug 20, 2026
House Chairperson, the ACDP notes that this report confirms that farmers in the Fezile Dabi District in the Free State have suffered devastating losses, with one farmer reporting losses of up to R40 million due to delayed vaccination and poor preparedness by...
State of governance at the PIC deeply concerning
Aug 20, 2026
House Chair, the ACDP shares deep concerns about the state of governance at the PIC (Public Investment Corporation), which invests a staggering R3.7 trillion in state pensions. It has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, and this report exposes deep governance...
SANDF’s readiness to defend and protect South Africa questioned
Aug 20, 2026
House Chairperson, the ACDP will not support this shocking report by the Joint SC on Defence and PC on Defence and Military Veterans that has highlighted the potential dangers this country is facing because of weaknesses in this country's defences and the disgraceful...
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