Remarks by Minister in the Presidency disappointing

It is unreasonable for Minister Ntshavheni to expect consumers, including children who purchase from these spaza shops, to perform duties for which the government should be responsible. Moreover, it is not the duty of citizens to verify that the food they purchase or consume is prepared in a facility that adheres to health and safety standards.

ACDP notes the signing of the BELA Bill by President Ramaphosa

The ACDP was at the forefront of opposition to the BELA Bill in the Basic Education Portfolio Committee during the Sixth Parliament, where former ACDP MP, Marie Sukers, robustly contested provisions which impacted on homeschooling and learner pregnancy, the closing of rural schools, criminalising parents, and limiting the powers of school governing bodies.

Refer BELA Bill back to the National Assembly says ACDP

The ACDP notes with deep concern that, despite widespread public objections, it has been announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa intends signing the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA) into law this coming Friday 13 September 2024.

ACDP concerned by AG’s report on municipal audit outcomes

The ACDP notes with concern the recent 2022-23 consolidated general report on local government audit outcomes presented by Auditor General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke to Parliament. We find it extremely alarming that just 34 of the 257 municipalities in South Africa...

ACDP cautions against the abuse of the new two-pot retirement system

The ACDP cautions that withdrawals from the savings pot should only be made for emergencies. It should also be remembered that this withdrawal will be subject to tax and other administrative costs; resulting in one receiving less than what was applied for. Additionally, a withdrawal from the savings pot will reduce the final total amount available at retirement and may result in a reduced standard of living.

ACDP condemns ISIS-linked massacre in DRC

ACDP condemns ISIS-linked massacre in DRC

The ACDP condemns in the strongest terms the barbaric massacre of over 70 civilians in the village of Ntoyo in the North Kivu province of the eastern DRC, by ISIS-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels on Monday night whilst they were in mourning at a...

ACDP mourns the loss of Charlie Kirk

ACDP mourns the loss of Charlie Kirk

The ACDP mourns the tragic death of Charlie Kirk in the USA; a fearless advocate for Christian values and free speech. Kirk was shot by an apparent lone assassin on Wednesday afternoon while addressing students at Utah Valley University, and succumbed to his injuries...

Economic hardship must never be a gateway to modern slavery

Economic hardship must never be a gateway to modern slavery

Speaker, Honourable Members, We are all concerned about human trafficking. We are concerned about our children that are being kidnapped and abused. And we have to send a strong message out there to the potential abusers that their time is running out. Their time is...