The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes National Treasury’s announcement to rescind the proposed 0.5% VAT increase. We were one of the political parties that opposed the VAT increase, initially at 2% and now at 0.5%, by voting against the Fiscal...

ACDP supports private trip by Steve Swart MP to Israel
Apr 15, 2025
The African Christian Democratic Party fully supports the recent fact-finding trip by Steve Swart MP and others to Israel. From the onset I would like to confirm that Mr Steve Swart obtained our permission to join the fact-finding mission consisting of some MPs and...
The NPA must apologise for failing victims in Timothy Omotoso case
Apr 3, 2025
The ACDP is extremely disappointed at the outcome of the sexual assault/rape case against Timothy Omotoso (63) and his two co-accused, Lusanda Sulani (41) and Zikiswa Sitho (33), which resulted in the three being acquitted of all charges. It is awfully sad that brave...
ACDP extremely disappointed with 1% VAT increase despite widespread opposition
Mar 12, 2025
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) is extremely disappointed with the proposed 1% VAT increase to 16%, spread over two years, despite widespread opposition to a VAT increase. This will place additional pressure on hard-pressed businesses and households,...
Taxpayers demand value for taxes paid and a reduction in wasteful and excessive expenditure
Mar 11, 2025
The ACDP believes that there is great potential for accelerated economic growth and job creation following the formation of the government of national unity (GNU), progress on structural reforms in the electricity and logistics sectors, and renewed optimism in the...
ACDP statement on release of bodies of deceased Israeli hostages
Feb 21, 2025
The ACDP joins the international community, the global Jewish community and the State of Israel in mourning the deaths of hostages Oded Lifshitz, Shiri Bibas, and her nine-month-old baby, Kfir Bibas, and four-year old brother, Ariel, whose bodies were returned...
ACDP expectations ahead of Budget Speech
Feb 18, 2025
The ACDP believes that there is great potential for accelerated economic growth and job creation following the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU), progress on structural reforms in the electricity and logistics sectors, and renewed optimism in the...
ACDP responds to Eskom tariff increases and AGSA report
Jan 31, 2025
In meetings that were held by the Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy, with the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) and the Board of Eskom, Wayne Thring, MP, representing the African Christian Democratic Party on the Portfolio Committee, stated that the...
Escalating crisis in Goma threatening well-being of our troops deeply concerning
Jan 28, 2025
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) is deeply concerned about the life-threatening situation facing South African troops in the DRC after 13 fall in battle with many more being wounded. We are deeply concerned about the life-threatening situation facing...
ACDP congratulates Matric Class of 2024
Jan 14, 2025
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) proudly acknowledges the remarkable efforts of all candidates who successfully sat for the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. They have made their families, teachers, and communities extremely proud. The ACDP...
In Loving Memory: Olga Meshoe Washington
Jan 7, 2025
The leadership and members of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) are extremely saddened and broken at the passing of Olga Meshoe Washington, the daughter of the President of the ACDP, Rev. Dr. Kenneth Meshoe and the late Dr. Lydia Meshoe. After a short...
Full implementation of the BELA Act deeply concerning
Dec 23, 2024
The ACDP notes with deep concern that, despite widespread objections from various political parties and organisations, President Ramaphosa announced his intention last Friday to fully implement the controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA Act). This...


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...

Transparent process in filling vacancies on MDDA Board welcomed
Sep 16, 2025
Hon. Deputy Speaker, The ACDP notes and understands that the MDDA is a statutory development agency, established in 2003 as a partnership between the South African Government and the commercial print and broadcasting sectors. Its mandate is to help create an enabling...

The Immigration AB should be a moral recalibration of immigration ethos
Sep 11, 2025
Speaker, The African Christian Democratic Party welcomes the Portfolio Committee’s Report on the Immigration Amendment Bill tabled on the 22nd of July, 2025. Yet, we remain vigilant in our scrutiny of its constitutional, ethical and practical implications. This bill...
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