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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes National Treasury’s announcement to rescind the proposed 0.5% VAT increase. We were one of the political parties that opposed the VAT increase, initially at 2% and now at 0.5%, by voting against the Fiscal...
The African Christian Democratic Party fully supports the recent fact-finding trip by Steve Swart MP and others to Israel. From the onset I would like to confirm that Mr Steve Swart obtained our permission to join the fact-finding mission consisting of some MPs and...
The ACDP is extremely disappointed at the outcome of the sexual assault/rape case against Timothy Omotoso (63) and his two co-accused, Lusanda Sulani (41) and Zikiswa Sitho (33), which resulted in the three being acquitted of all charges. It is awfully sad that brave...
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,...
House Chairperson, the ACDP acknowledges that South Africa stands at a crossroads. In our townships and villages, millions of resilient citizens are not asking for handouts, but for opportunity. If we are serious about inclusive growth, we must accelerate support for...
House Chairperson, the ACDP posits that the Electoral Laws Amendment Bill presents us with an important opportunity to strengthen the integrity of our democratic process. At the heart of any credible democracy lies a simple but powerful principle: elections must be...
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,...
Honourable Deputy Speaker, the ACDP understands that load reduction, distinct from load shedding, refers to targeted electricity cuts in areas where local networks are overloaded, often due to illegal connections or infrastructure failures. But the reality is that...
Honourable Speaker, the ACDP notes that while South Africa’s public finances are improving, discipled fiscal management is essential to achieve faster economic growth and meaningful job creation. While fiscal consolidation is beginning to show promise, with a rising...
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...