House Chairperson, South Africa’s public health system continues to face systemic inefficiencies; Parliament must demand ethical stewardship, measurable outcomes, and urgent reform in provincial health governance. Chairperson, the Portfolio Committee’s Budgetary...
Several SETAs failed to meet minimum criteria, undermining appointment process
Oct 28, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP asserts that the Portfolio Committee’s report on the appointment process of Chairpersons of the Accounting Authorities of the SETAs, clearly raises serious concerns about procedural integrity and governance standards. After the...
Reinforce electoral integrity to reflect justice, transparency, and participatory democracy
Oct 28, 2025
Honourable Deputy Speaker, This report on the 2024 elections underscores both operational strengths and systemic vulnerabilities in South Africa’s electoral architecture. The ACDP agrees with the Portfolio Committee’s recommendations in their review of digital...
Electoral Commission vital in keeping our democracy fair and functional
Oct 28, 2025
House Chairperson, We all know how important the Electoral Commission is in keeping our democracy fair and functional. That’s why the process of filling these three vacancies matters so much. It cannot be just about ticking boxes; it’s about protecting public trust....
The ACDP commits to fighting the spread of tuberculosis
Oct 28, 2025
Deputy Speaker, The ACDP notes that South Africa's TB response reflects collaboration between the Department of Health, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, and the National Health Laboratory Service, aiming to reduce TB incidence and mortality by 2035,...
ACDP supports nomination to Equality Review Committee
Oct 23, 2025
Madam Deputy Speaker The ACDP will support this report. The role of the Equality Review Committee is to advise the Minister on the operation of the Equality Act. It must submit regular reports to the Minister on the Act and make recommendations on any necessary...
Decent work is not a slogan, it is a Constitutional imperative!
Sep 19, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP notes that while some progress has been made in meeting strategic objectives of this Department, persistent inefficiencies and missed targets remain a concern. The Department of Employment and Labour reported achieving 72% of its...
Unlocking the full potential of women and youth requires a whole-of-government approach
Sep 19, 2025
The ACDP welcomes the P20’s focus on fostering inclusive and sustainable futures through global cooperation. We affirm the urgent need to ensure an equitable participation of women and youth in development, both as beneficiaries and as architects of change. South...
ACDP calls for the restoration of kindness and compassion this Heritage Day
Sep 18, 2025
Deputy Speaker, We begin our contribution today by mourning the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a courageous Christian voice silenced while preaching truth on a university campus. Even in death, his witness has brought the gospel to millions across the world, including...
Water is not just a commodity; it is a Constitutional right
Sep 18, 2025
House Chairperson, The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes the tabling of the National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Amendment Bill [B13–2025], which seeks to strengthen governance and financial accountability in South Africa’s...
DSAC must prioritise grassroots development, youth engagement, and cultural preservation
Sep 16, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, The African Christian Democratic Party notes that while this Department has demonstrated incremental improvements in performance, achieving 91% of its APP targets in 2023/24, we remain concerned by persistent inefficiencies, underutilised...
Persistent structural inefficiencies and underperformance in DTIC is concerning
Sep 16, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, While the APP of DTIC reflects commendable intent to align departmental priorities with the evolving policy landscape of the seventh administration, the ACDP remains concerned by persistent structural inefficiencies and underperformance...
ACDP calls for the professionalisation of the municipal workforce
Dec 2, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP notes the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on the performance of the Department for the 2024/25 financial year. The Auditor-General laments that of the 257 municipalities across...
BRR Report on Transport
Dec 2, 2025
House Chair, the ACDP in noting this Report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport on the Department’s performance for the 2024/25 financial year, acknowledges progress in certain infrastructure projects. However, simultaneously, the Committee records serious...
BRR Report on Science, Technology and Innovation
Dec 2, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP notes the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation on the performance of the Department for the 2024/25 financial year. We acknowledge the Department’s progress in expanding research infrastructure...
BRR Report on Defence and Military Veterans
Dec 2, 2025
House Chair, the ACDP has taken note of the reports which paint a dismal picture. The South African National Defence Force’s (SANDF) operational condition is now at critical levels with the Auditor-General saying “the serviceability of prime mission equipment remains...
National Assembly ‘duty-bound’ to hold President accountable and compliant
Dec 2, 2025
House Chair, the ACDP believes that one of the most glaring examples of the deficiency of Parliament’s oversight over the Presidency was highlighted by the Constitutional Court in 2016 when it held that the National Assembly failed to hold former President Zuma...
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