Our people need safer roads says ACDP

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) sends sincere condolences to the families of the 13 passengers who lost their lives on the R81 in Ga-Sekgopong, Limpopo on Sunday. The Quantum minibus the in which Titanic International Church congregants were travelling...

ACDP statement on passing of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has learned with sadness about the passing of Ambassador Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa in Paris.  He was serving as South Africa’s ambassador to France after having been appointed to this position in December 2023, tasked...

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

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...

Remembering UIM President, Neil De Beer

With profound sorrow, we extend our heartfelt condolences at the passing to glory of Neil De Beer, President of the United Independent Movement (UIM). Neil was a man who, though often misunderstood, was never misled—a rough diamond whose integrity and tenacity shone...

ACDP pays tribute to EWN’s Tshidi Madia

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) received with sorrow the sad news about the sudden death of a young, aspirant media personality and an Associate Politics Editor for the Eyewitness News (EWN), Tshidi Madia, who passed away on Wednesday, 27 August 2025...

Violent attack on MPs in Philippi condemned

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) condemns the brutal smash-and-grab attack on three Democratic Alliance (DA) Members of Parliament who were conducting essential police oversight work in Philippi on Tuesday afternoon. No public representative, regardless...

ACDP rejects City of Cape Town budget

At the adoption of the City of Cape Towns budget on the 26th of June, the ACDP ensured that the voice of residents were heard by not supporting the adopted budget.  The ACDP acknowledged that the City’s proposed R84 billion budget is its most ambitious yet, with major...

ACDP commends G7 for their support for the security of Israel

The ACDP disagrees with the position of the South African government that released media statements condemning Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. For decades, the Iranian regime has made it very clear for all the world to know that their ultimate goal is to...

ACDP expects a more pro-growth budget to create jobs

“The ACDP expects a more pro-growth budget which is necessary given the expected reduction in projected economic growth from the March 12 budget (of 1.9% of GDP to about 1.5% of GDP). This will have a significant impact on revenue projections, which when taken with...

Land reform must be just, transparent, and economically sustainable

Land reform must be just, transparent, and economically sustainable

House Chairperson, In welcoming the opportunity to engage on this Budget Vote, the ACDP notes the R9.62 billion allocation to the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development for the 2026/27 financial year. While this figure appears substantial, the Portfolio...

CRL seeks to weaponise legislation to use against churches

CRL seeks to weaponise legislation to use against churches

House Chairperson, The ACDP is aware that based on a report submitted by the CRL Rights Commission, the National Security Strategy for 2024-2028 publicly identifies the “mushrooming of charismatic churches” as a domestic national-security concern. This places millions...

SANDF’s operational condition is now critical

SANDF’s operational condition is now critical

Chairperson, the ACDP rises in this budget vote fully cognisant of the severe financial constraints facing the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). This is nothing new. We have lamented this for many, many years, yet our voices and those of the Defence Force,...

Madlanga Commission commended for exposing serious corruption in SAPS

Madlanga Commission commended for exposing serious corruption in SAPS

House Chairperson, the Madlanga Commission exposed grave police corruption, and the ACDP commends the Specialised Task Team for concrete action in suspending 18 officers, with prosecutions already underway. It is a disgrace to note that community safety and policing...

SMMEs are our greatest potential source of job creation

SMMEs are our greatest potential source of job creation

House Chairperson, the ACDP is acutely aware that South Africa’s unemployment crisis remains one of the greatest threats to our economy, social stability and national dignity. Millions of South Africans, especially young people, remain excluded from meaningful...