It was clear from February’s Budget that National Treasury was facing huge fiscal pressures given lower than expected economic growth and lower revenue collection resulting in the imposition of cost-cutting measures. This was necessary to reign in spiralling...
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) extends its sincere condolences to the Buthelezi family on the passing of IFP Member of Parliament, Princess Sibuyiselwe Angela Buthelezi, the youngest daughter of the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Princess Sibuyiselwe...
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) learned with sadness about the passing of Mr Tito Mboweni, our former Finance Minister and Reserve Bank Governor, who passed away on 12 October 2024 at the age of 65 following a short illness. Mr Mboweni, who was born on...
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) is saddened by the deaths of the five children in Naledi who allegedly consumed poisoned snacks from a spaza shop. On behalf of the ACDP, I wish to convey our sincere heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased....
South Africa faces many challenges which includes having one of the highest unemployment rates in the world. Millions of South Africans are struggling to make ends meet and the ACDP, therefore, views the proposed electricity increase by Eskom, which has come in way above the inflation rate, to be unconscionable.
Charges against 95 Libyan citizens who received military-style training, just outside the town of White River in Mpumalanga have been dropped, despite police finding military grade weapons, ammunition, drugs and contraband at the site.
It has been rumoured over recent years that some tension and conflict exists between the leadership of the EFF, Mr Julius Malema and Mr Floyd Shivambu, as well as other members of the party who are not happy with the direction in which the party is going. With the resignation now of the EFF’s Deputy President, it would appear that there has been a degree of truth to these rumours.
The scenario and statistics given by Stats SA paints an even bleaker picture particularly when one looks at the expanded unemployment rate, which rose to 42.6%. Worryingly, when one adds the discouraged, 3.2 million, and “other not economically active”, 13.1 million to the 8.4 million officially unemployed, the figure of 23.9 million jobless people is stark.
We are now left with the questions: How many more of these illegal military-style training facilities exist on our soil? How many radical, fundamental groups are there, who seek to bring harm to South Africans, or destabilise our neighbours?
The ACDP notes the Department’s R11.1 billion allocation for the 2025/26 financial year, and its emphasis on industrial financing and localisation strategies. While we support the Department’s stated objectives of inclusive growth and industrial transformation, we...
House Chairperson, Our nation is sending out an SOS — a cry for Service, Order, and Safety. The Department of Police, together with the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) and the Civilian Secretariat for the Police Service (CSPS), is at the frontline...
House Chairperson, The Department of Employment and Labour has been allocated a total budget of 4.15 billion rand in the 2025/26 financial year. The ACDP acknowledges the Department’s strategic priority to drive inclusive growth and job creation. With the official...
House Chairperson, The ACDP notes the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s 2024/25 budget allocation of R6.57 billion, which is a 5% reduction in the context of the Medium Term Development Plan 2024–2029. South Africa is dependent on global trade...
The ACDP supports the Public Sector and Related Payments Bill. It is largely administrative in nature and relates to public sector-related pensions, including military veterans’ pensions going way back.
The ACDP notes that a described a safe school as one filled with laughter, engaged classrooms and caring educators. But today’s reality is far more troubling. Learners face sexual abuse, predation by those entrusted to protect them, serious bullying, drug use, food contamination, physical assault and sadly for some, the loss of life.
Deputy Speaker The ACDP welcomes the removal of the very contentious VAT hike which we opposed. However, this has sadly been replaced by a much maligned fuel levy hike which can, many have argued, have an even greater impact on South Africans, and should this be...
Chairperson, The ACDP would like to commend one of our country’s most respected governance scholars, Professor William Gumede, for his courage and love for truth and transparency. He exposed what many feared to do. He stated the fact that over R1 trillion has been...
Honourable House Chairperson, As we commemorate youth day, the ACDP is keenly aware of the growing shift of economies worldwide, moving to artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation and the effect this could have on our youth. As this shift accelerates, South...