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...
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...
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...
The ACDP was shocked to learn of the launch of the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s "Solidarity in Action Awards” and what they stand for. It was reported that the Foundation decided to launch these awards after claims of Zionism emerged while undertaking various...
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) is extremely disappointed with the proposed 1% VAT increase to 16%, spread over two years, despite widespread opposition to a VAT increase. This will place additional pressure on hard-pressed businesses and households,...
The ACDP believes that there is great potential for accelerated economic growth and job creation following the formation of the government of national unity (GNU), progress on structural reforms in the electricity and logistics sectors, and renewed optimism in the...
The ACDP joins the international community, the global Jewish community and the State of Israel in mourning the deaths of hostages Oded Lifshitz, Shiri Bibas, and her nine-month-old baby, Kfir Bibas, and four-year old brother, Ariel, whose bodies were returned...
The ACDP believes that there is great potential for accelerated economic growth and job creation following the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU), progress on structural reforms in the electricity and logistics sectors, and renewed optimism in the...
In meetings that were held by the Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy, with the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) and the Board of Eskom, Wayne Thring, MP, representing the African Christian Democratic Party on the Portfolio Committee, stated that the...
House Chairperson, the ACDP recalls that on 27 April 1994 (our first Freedom Day), South Africans stood in long queues, united in hope, to cast their first democratic vote. Nearly 20 million voters participated in that historic moment, marking the end of apartheid and...
Deputy Speaker, the ACDP notes the petition submitted by the Amadiba Community, requesting that the National Assembly investigate their concerns regarding the N2 Wild Coast Toll Highway Project. This petition reflects longstanding grievances about consultation,...
House Chairperson, the ACDP is keenly aware that the Lotteries Commission has, in recent years, been plagued by serious allegations of corruption. In the previous administration, a former chairperson and senior officials have been found unfit for service and have been...
Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP understands that this report is on the determination of remuneration. That said, the CRL Commission’s core mandate, as a Chapter 9 institution, is the promotion and protection of cultural, religious and linguistic rights in SA,...
House Chairperson, In Proverbs 18:21 King Solomon writes: “Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” For about 47 years, Ayatollah Khamenei and his supporters have chanted “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” and...
Chairperson, As we debate Human Rights Day today, I want to focus on a recent article written by Peter Fabricius for the Daily Maverick entitled: “Why the silence on Iran’s brutality, asks economist Iraj Abedian of SA.” Speaking to the Cape Town Press Club on Friday...
Madam Deputy Speaker, the ACDP believes that we, as Christians and the Church, should be the biggest champions and the loudest cheerers and the most proactive supporters and protectors of women. The Bible and the Christian worldview provide the most compelling reasons...
Honourable Chairperson, This year, we mark 30 years since our Constitution was adopted. It has been hailed all over the world as one of the most liberal and forward-looking constitutions. We appreciate that fact that everyone is equal before the law, human rights must...
Honourable Speaker, the ACDP offers its condolences to the family of the late Ntate Mosiuoa Lekota, born in Kroonstad in the Free State. Having served under Mr Lekota personally and having worked with him in the years of the United Democratic Front, in the struggle...