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...
Ongoing corruption at PRASA costs already burdened commuters
Deputy Speaker, in the view of the ACDP, this report exposes a troubling picture of mismanagement, weak controls, contractor failure, and apparent corruption within the general overall programme at PRASA. It cannot be dismissed as an ordinary implementation challenge....
The State is failing to protect those who live and work at Parliamentary Villages
Chairperson, the ACDP welcomes the Ad Hoc Committee's report on Parliamentary Villages, but we must be frank—the conditions at Pelican Park and Acacia Park expose serious and long-standing failures of governance, accountability and oversight. The report rightfully...
Parliament’s reliance on the Executive it must hold to account for its budget is untenable
House Chair, the ACDP takes note of the report and the sincere efforts undertaken to improve Parliament's performance in respect of lawmaking, oversight and public participation. As far as the funding model is concerned, we, as the ACDP, previously raised concerns...
Let us rebuild Parliament and restore the moral fibre of our nation
Madam Speaker, the ACDP has taken note of the report of the Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament regarding site visits undertaken to inspect progress made in the rebuilding of Parliamentary infrastructure destroyed in the 2022 fire, and...
Municipal demarcation can profoundly affect communities and service delivery
Honourable Speaker, the ACDP welcomes the amendments to the Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill, particularly those aimed at strengthening the independence, impartiality, transparency and accountability of the demarcation authority. However, this Bill...