The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) strongly condemns the fatal shooting of former South African boxing world champion Zolani Tete, who was killed outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, on 21 August 2026. According to reports, Tete was in his vehicle...
ACDP Mourns the Passing of Jayden Adams and Luqono Makwedini
Jul 12, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party is deeply saddened by the passing of two of South Africa’s young sporting champions, Jayden Adams and Luqono Makwedini, and extend heartfelt condolences to their families, teammates, coaches, friends, as well as every South...
ACDP calls for the rule of law to prevail on immigration and public protest
Jun 26, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) reiterates its position that South Africa is a nation governed by the Constitution and the rule of law. As such, all persons within our borders, whether citizens, legal migrants, asylum seekers, refugees, or undocumented...
The Impeachment Committee must proceed with its work!
Jun 20, 2026
ACDP Parliamentary Whip and member of the Impeachment Committee, Steve Swart MP, has expressed deep disappointment at National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza’s, decision to not oppose President Ramaphosa’s urgent application to interdict the Impeachment Committee from...
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...
ACDP welcomes dismissal of Social Development Minister, Sisisi Tolashe
May 14, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to remove Minister Sisisi Tolashe from her position as Minister of Social Development. We urge the President to not only exercise his prerogative when it comes to appointing...
ACDP concerned by South Africa’s rising unemployment rate
May 12, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) notes with deep concern the rise in South Africa’s unemployment rate, which increased to 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026 from 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, as reported earlier today by Statistics South Africa...
ACDP welcomes announcement of 2026 Local Government Elections date
May 1, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes the long-awaited announcement of the date of the 2026 Local Government Elections by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The confirmation that elections will take place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, brings much-needed...
ACDP calls for inclusive growth, job creation, and shared responsibility in South Africa
May 1, 2026
On this Workers’ Day, the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) recognises the important gains made in protecting workers’ rights in South Africa. Constitutional safeguards, progressive labour laws, and the role of organised labour have strengthened dignity in the...
ACDP welcomes suspension of National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola
Apr 23, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension as announced today at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. General Masemola’s recent court...
ACDP welcomes sentence handed to Julius Malema
Apr 16, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes the sentence handed down to Mr Julius Malema in the KuGompo Magistrates Court in the Eastern Cape. Magistrate Twanet Olivier sentenced Mr Malema to five years direct imprisonment and fined him R60 000. The ACDP...
Science-centred, public-private partnerships need implementation
Aug 26, 2026
House Chairperson, the ACDP views the Minister's vision of a science-centred public-private partnership as attractive in principle, but we must judge the statement and government not by the elegance of policy language, but by its record of implementation. The Minister...
ACDP supports motion of no confidence in Speaker
Aug 26, 2026
Deputy Speaker, in a damning judgement, the Constitutional Court found that Parliament had acted unlawfully in not holding the President to account for the Phala Phala scandal. In instructing Parliament to continue with the impeachment, it emphasised that the National...
Killing of former world boxing champion Zolani Tete condemned
Aug 23, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) strongly condemns the fatal shooting of former South African boxing world champion Zolani Tete, who was killed outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, on 21 August 2026. According to reports, Tete was in his vehicle...
PSIRA must ensure stronger compliance in the private security sector
Aug 21, 2026
House Chairperson, in the Police Committee's report on the performance of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) for 2024/25, the committee raised concerns over weak oversight and the need for stronger compliance in the private security sector. In...
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...
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