House Chairperson, The ACDP notes that during the 6th Parliament, the Speaker of the National Assembly, referred a memorandum of grievances to the Public Service and Administration PC, concerning former civil servants and parastatal employees specifically pensioners...
Protect the environment and our communities from repercussions of marine oil pollution
House Chairperson, the ACDP welcomes the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation) Bill as a necessary step to align South Africa with the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation, 1990. Clause 5 of the Bill...
HIV/AIDS in South Africa is not only a medical crisis, but a moral and cultural one too
House Chairperson, On this World AIDS Day, we must confront the sobering truth: HIV/AIDS in South Africa is not only a medical crisis but a moral and cultural one. With 7.8 million South Africans living with HIV, the majority are women and girls. UNAIDS confirms that...
Empower people with disabilities and include them in every sphere of society
House Chairperson, Honourable Members, South Africa’s commitment to a disability-inclusive society requires more than policy statements. Yes, the ACDP concurs that it demands strategic multi-sectoral partnerships that unite government, civil society, business, and...
ACDP responds to the release of South Africa’s Q1 and Q2 crime statistics
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) notes today’s release of the South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics for the first two quarters of the 2025/26 financial year. While the figures indicate declines in murder and certain violent crimes, the ACDP...
Education must be a ladder out of poverty, not a trapdoor into unemployment
Chairperson, the ACDP welcomes this very important debate on Dr Maimane’s resolution to end the 30 per cent matric pass mark and raise standards in basic education. Our learners must be able to read with meaning and confidence from the youngest age possible, which is...
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