Chairperson, The ACDP would like to commend one of our country’s most respected governance scholars, Professor William Gumede, for his courage and love for truth and transparency. He exposed what many feared to do. He stated the fact that over R1 trillion has been...
Honourable House Chairperson, As we commemorate youth day, the ACDP is keenly aware of the growing shift of economies worldwide, moving to artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation and the effect this could have on our youth. As this shift accelerates, South...
Chairperson, Today we address femicide, which is both an epidemic and crisis that has plagued our nation for far too long. South Africa has one of the highest femicide rates in the world, with 11 women murdered every day, equating to one woman killed every two hours....
Honourable Chairperson, Whistleblowing is a crucial tool in combating corruption, yet South African legislation rarely defines the term. The National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the Companies Act mention whistleblowers but fail to provide a clear...
Deputy Speaker We agree that elderly people should be the bedrock of our democracy and our society. They should be treated with dignity and respect. The Department of Social Services is failing our elderly citizens at very basic levels. SASSA’s inability to answer...