Every rand wasted is a litre of clean water denied!

House Chairperson, the ACDP is very worried about how the Department of Water and Sanitation is spending money. There is too much underspending, too many irregular payments, and poor management of contracts. These problems are not new, and they continue to hurt...

BRRR: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Honourable House Chairperson, the ACDP is cognisant that the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment plays a pivotal role in safeguarding South Africa’s natural heritage, regulating environmental impact, and promoting sustainable resource use. While the...

BRRR on Correctional Services

House Chair, the ACDP has taken note of this report of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, as well as the negative audit outcomes, and trust this will be improved going forward. We are also fully aware of the severe overcrowding at many of the...

BRRR on Agriculture

House Chairperson, the ACDP notes that this BRRR on Agriculture reveals that while the Department has made strides in aligning its Annual Performance Plan with the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, critical delivery gaps remain. We, as the ACDP, are concerned about...

ACDP supports the One Stop Border Post Bill

Madam Deputy Speaker, the One Stop Border Post Policy states that “[T]he high-volume commercial activity at certain land ports of entry has become a major obstacle to national and regional economic development and security. Modernising key land ports of entry is a...

ACDP vociferously opposes the gambling industry in South Africa

Deputy Speaker, the ACDP thanks the Honourable Gana for raising this important topic. Since its inception, the ACDP has vociferously opposed the gambling industry in South Africa. Sadly, our warnings were not heeded and now the gambling crisis has deepened. We have a...

ACDP calls for continuous lifestyle audits for all public servants

The ACDP understands the necessity to build an efficient, capable, and ethical state that is free of corruption and committed to improving citizens’ lives. Whilst there are hundreds of thousands of loyal, honest and hardworking public servants, there are still...

BRRR: Office of the Chief Justice

BRRR: Office of the Chief Justice

Speaker, there is a crisis in the judiciary due to a critical shortage of judges which leads to alarming backlogs and delays. In Gauteng High Courts, more than 120,000 case numbers are issued every year to be dealt with by 80 or less judges, and this excludes the...

BRRR on Justice and Constitutional Development

BRRR on Justice and Constitutional Development

Speaker, the ACDP would like to wish all presiding officers, members and staff, a very happy and blessed New Year. We also congratulate the Matrics on their good results. This year, as we continue to rebuild Parliament, may Parliament be a tree of life; the leaves of...

ACDP congratulates class of 2025 on historic 88% pass rate

ACDP congratulates class of 2025 on historic 88% pass rate

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) proudly acknowledges the remarkable efforts of all candidates who successfully sat for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. We congratulate the class of 2025 for achieving a historic pass rate of 88%, with all...

ACDP questions process of Adv Andy Mothibi NDPP appointment

ACDP questions process of Adv Andy Mothibi NDPP appointment

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes the appointment of Adv Andy Mothibi, the current Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), to succeed Advocate Shamila Batohi, whose term concludes at the end of January 2026. He has a wealth of institutional...