The ACDP expects Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to reduce the inflation target to 3%, down from the previous range of between 3% and 6% when he presents the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. While a lower inflation rate...
In response to a letter sent to the CRL Rights Commission (CRL) on 25 September 2025, around the ACDP concerns regarding reports of attempts by the CRL Rights Commission to regulate the church, we were invited to a meeting with the Commission. A delegation of the ACDP...
The African Christian Democratic Party wishes all the Matric students success with their examinations scheduled to start today, the 21st of October 2025. We would like to remind all the candidates about this hard earned opportunity and that they use it to the best of...
The ACDP welcomes the release of hostages that took place this morning, following an historic agreement leading to a ceasefire in the Israel/Hamas war that has been waged since Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023. Whilst we are deeply saddened by the loss of...
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...
At the adoption of the City of Cape Towns budget on the 26th of June, the ACDP ensured that the voice of residents were heard by not supporting the adopted budget. The ACDP acknowledged that the City’s proposed R84 billion budget is its most ambitious yet, with major...
The African Christian Democratic Party is very concerned about the outlook of South Africa's future if corruption is not rooted out of the South African Police Service, particularly the division of Crime Intelligence. For our nation to have foreign criminals...
The ACDP disagrees with the position of the South African government that released media statements condemning Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. For decades, the Iranian regime has made it very clear for all the world to know that their ultimate goal is to...
“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...
Chairperson, the ACDP rises in this budget vote fully cognisant of the severe financial constraints facing the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). This is nothing new. We have lamented this for many, many years, yet our voices and those of the Defence Force,...
House Chairperson, the Madlanga Commission exposed grave police corruption, and the ACDP commends the Specialised Task Team for concrete action in suspending 18 officers, with prosecutions already underway. It is a disgrace to note that community safety and policing...
House Chairperson, the ACDP is acutely aware that South Africa’s unemployment crisis remains one of the greatest threats to our economy, social stability and national dignity. Millions of South Africans, especially young people, remain excluded from meaningful...
House Chairperson, the ACDP notes that the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Budget Vote of R2.856 billion, comes at a critical time for South Africa’s economy, with low, jobless GDP growth. Our nation is richly endowed with mineral wealth, yet the sector continues to...
Honourable House Chairperson, The ACDP is cognisant that this Budget Vote, of some R6.06 billion, seeks to stabilise supply, accelerate generation capacity, and support energy transition. While these goals are necessary, the ACDP is not convinced that this budget...
House Chairperson, The ACDP welcomes the recommendations contained in the budget vote on Sports, Arts and Culture that has been allocated the total expenditure estimate of R6,3 billion, with R507.4 million going to administration, R162 million going to recreation...
House Chair, the ACDP participates in this Justice Budget Vote not only mindful of the 30th anniversary of the Constitution but also mindful of the seminal judgement delivered by the Constitutional Court last week. We, as Christians, are acutely aware that the...
Honourable House Chairperson, the ACDP asserts that transport is not merely about moving people and goods. It’s about dignity and access and economic inclusion. When commuters endure crumbling bridges or unreliable trains, and rural communities remain isolated, we...
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...