House Chair, this Division of Revenue Bill must be considered against the dramatic geopolitical changes that have occurred since February’s budget. At that time, honourable Minister, the ACDP said that the ship of public finances was starting to move in the right...
ACDP supports report on composition of Chief Whips’ Forum
Apr 21, 2026
Madam Speaker, the ACDP welcomes the fact that clarity has now been given to the contentious issue of procedures for Speaking Sequence and the composition of the Chief Whips’ Forum. While we appreciate the fact that there was quite robust engagement on the 24th of...
TVET colleges produce 20,000 artisans annually—30,000 required
Mar 26, 2026
Deputy Speaker, the crisis in artisan skills is not simply a matter of numbers. It reflects a deeper malaise in the culture of government itself. Weak accountability, poor work ethic, and a tolerance for institutionalised complacency are now entrenched; exacerbated by...
Help solve overcrowding in prisons by finalising trials more speedily
Mar 26, 2026
House Chair, the ACDP is fully aware of severe overcrowding at many of the correctional services (as highlighted by other speakers) at 58% which year-by-year is getting worse. This negatively impacts on attempts at rehabilitation and places the safety and security of...
The cost of electricity rose by 937% since 2007, far outpacing inflation
Mar 24, 2026
Honourable Deputy Speaker, the ACDP understands that load reduction, distinct from load shedding, refers to targeted electricity cuts in areas where local networks are overloaded, often due to illegal connections or infrastructure failures. But the reality is that...
Disciplined fiscal management essential to improving economic growth and job creation
Mar 24, 2026
Honourable Speaker, the ACDP notes that while South Africa’s public finances are improving, discipled fiscal management is essential to achieve faster economic growth and meaningful job creation. While fiscal consolidation is beginning to show promise, with a rising...
Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Let’s choose to speak Life!
Mar 19, 2026
House Chairperson, In Proverbs 18:21 King Solomon writes: “Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” For about 47 years, Ayatollah Khamenei and his supporters have chanted “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” and...
Iran is a nation “oppressed, suppressed and mutilated” by its own rulers
Mar 17, 2026
Chairperson, As we debate Human Rights Day today, I want to focus on a recent article written by Peter Fabricius for the Daily Maverick entitled: “Why the silence on Iran’s brutality, asks economist Iraj Abedian of SA.” Speaking to the Cape Town Press Club on Friday...
Let us look for ways to protect and uplift our women
Mar 17, 2026
Madam Deputy Speaker, the ACDP believes that we, as Christians and the Church, should be the biggest champions and the loudest cheerers and the most proactive supporters and protectors of women. The Bible and the Christian worldview provide the most compelling reasons...
The South African Constitution celebrates 30 years
Mar 10, 2026
Honourable Chairperson, This year, we mark 30 years since our Constitution was adopted. It has been hailed all over the world as one of the most liberal and forward-looking constitutions. We appreciate that fact that everyone is equal before the law, human rights must...
Remembering late COPE President and former MP, Mr Mosiuoa Lekota
Mar 10, 2026
Honourable Speaker, the ACDP offers its condolences to the family of the late Ntate Mosiuoa Lekota, born in Kroonstad in the Free State. Having served under Mr Lekota personally and having worked with him in the years of the United Democratic Front, in the struggle...
Johannesburg water crisis sees millions denied access
Mar 6, 2026
House Chairperson, With Joburg Water warning of major water outages next week affecting five regions, the ACDP greatly welcomes this debate and hopes it may result in effective action being taken on the grave crisis of water infrastructure in Johannesburg and other...
ACDP wishes Bafana Bafana well for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Jun 11, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), together with its members and supporters, congratulates the South African national soccer team, the coach, the technical staff, and everyone who contributed to Bafana Bafana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
ACDP remembers amaNdebele King Makhosonke II Mabhena
Jun 10, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party King Makhosonke II joins South Africans across the country in extending its condolences to the royal family, relatives, traditional leaders, and the amaNdebele kwaManala community following the passing of King Makhosonke II...
Citizens deserve a Presidency that leads with integrity and exemplary conduct
Jun 2, 2026
Deputy Speaker, today, as we debate Budget Vote 1 on the Presidency, we cannot ignore that the Phala Phala scandal, which continues to cast a dark shadow over the Presidency. We are heartened, however, by the recent ConCourt ruling that ensured that Parliament finally...
Parliament continues to fail in its oversight duty
May 28, 2026
Madam Speaker, as we in the ACDP participate in Budget Vote 2: Parliament in the 30th year of constitutional democracy, we must reflect on how effective our Executive oversight has been. It is a pity that it took the Constitutional Court to remind us that Parliament’s...
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation central to the success of government
May 27, 2026
House Chairperson, the ACDP is of the view that the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation carries a responsibility central to the success of government itself. Policies, programmes and budgets mean little if they are not properly monitored, honestly...
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