The President must ensure that there is proper justification for the size of his cabinet, especially given that more than 10 portfolios will now have a minister and two deputies.

ACDP decides to stay out of Government of National Unity
Jun 15, 2024
The ACDP remains committed to the rule of law, the principles of good governance, and to serving the people of South Africa. This we will do without fear, favour or prejudice, and committing to the principles of accountability and transparency in a participatory, constitutional democracy.
ACDP not party to group contesting IEC’s election results
Jun 6, 2024
The ACDP not support efforts to prevent the declaration of the National and Provincial Election (NPE) results on Sunday, 2 June 2024. Neither do we support calls for a rerun of the 2024 NPE.
Objections over voting and counting process to be raised with IEC
Jun 1, 2024
Given the substantial and numerous nature of the objections that will still be submitted by the ACDP and many other interested and affected parties in coming weeks, we reject the declaration by the SADC Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM) that these elections were free and fair.
ACDP welcomes clarity of ConCourt ruling that Zuma cannot stand for Parliament
May 20, 2024
Given the high levels of state capture and corruption in our country, as highlighted inter alia by Judge Zondo in the Zondo Commission Report, it is crucial that elected representatives are honest men and women who are above reproach and “possess the requisite respect for the rule of law.”
NHI will collapse health sector and negatively impact SA’s economy
May 14, 2024
Government does not have the capacity to be the sole arbiter of health services in South Africa.
NCOP’s passing of BELA Bill highlights ANC’s ignorance of duty
May 14, 2024
The ACDP believes that the BELA Bill will do nothing to transform education for the betterment of children, parents, or school governing bodies.
ACDP sends condolences to families who lost loved ones in building site collapse
May 8, 2024
The ACDP sends our heartfelt condolences to the family and the co-workers of those who died in the collapse and pray for the speedy recovery of all were injured.
ACDP concerned over Eskom’s diesel expenditure
Apr 30, 2024
Eskom’s has spent a total of R65bn over the past five years (more than a billion rand per month) on diesel expenditure on emergency generation, with most of this spent in the last two years.
ACDP rejects changes to funding formula
Apr 25, 2024
The ACDP and other parties have petitioned the President not to sign the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill into law, as this greedy ANC move poses a grave threat to our multi-party democracy.
South Africans have overwhelmingly rejected the BELA Bill
Apr 19, 2024
In its current form, the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA Bill) has largely been rejected by the majority of South Africans which includes parents, religious bodies, civil society, community leaders, home-schoolers and school governing bodies, as well as various other organisations.
ACDP joins G7 leaders in condemning Iran’s attack on Israel
Apr 15, 2024
The world does not need more wars, but peace.


Disturbing statistics persist despite SA’s new legal frameworks and laws to end GBV
Nov 14, 2024
Honourable House Chairperson, When reflecting on our journey to end gender-based violence, the ACDP finds little cause for celebration, particularly when we look at the realities our women and children face. We have established comprehensive legal frameworks, such as...

South Africa’s reliance on Mozambican gas leaves us vulnerable
Nov 12, 2024
Honourable House Chairperson, the ACDP understands that the purpose of these review reports is to focus on service delivery performance, the effectiveness and efficiency of resource use, and forward allocation of resources. With 100 days of ‘no load shedding’ behind...

Municipalities owe creditors R116.4bn, but are themselves owed R339.8bn
Nov 12, 2024
Chairperson, The ACDP has taken note of the report of the Committee on local government and traditional affairs. Local government is instrumental in providing communities with essential services such as clean water, proper sanitation, reliable electricity, effective...

South Africa needs able, capable resources to assist with search and rescue operations
Nov 12, 2024
The ACDP is extremely concerned about the limited to no availability of South African Air Force (SAAF) aircraft for search and rescue (SAR) operations. This the South African Search and Rescue (SASAR) organisation has said “is a huge challenge” in its latest annual...

Until department pulls up it’s socks, water security just a pipe dream
Nov 12, 2024
Honourable House Chairperson, As we consider the statement of the Minister, it is the view of the ACDP that the water security of our nation, is threatened not only by drought, but more importantly, by the efficient storing, distribution and utilisation thereof. The...
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