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United We Stand
The ACDP commits to building a united South Africa, one sovereign nation under God.
WAYNE THRING MP | 6 OCTOBER 2023
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Fostering an Inclusive Society
The ACDP is committed to creating an inclusive society where all individuals are valued and respected for their unique backgrounds, beliefs, and traditions.
WAYNE THRING MP | 6 OCTOBER 2023
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The Multi-Party Charter
In October, the ACDP joined the Multi-Party Charter. The Charter is not a coalition but rather, it is a gathering of parties who are concerned about the wrong trajectory South Africa is taking under the current government.
WAYNE THRING MP | 6 OCTOBER 2023
READ MORE
Coalitions
The African Christian Democratic Party wishes to place on record that we stand opposed to joining or establishing coalitions prior to an election.
WAYNE THRING MP | 6 OCTOBER 2023
READ MORE
Protect Our Farms
The ACDP is extremely concerned about the numbers of attacks on farms and smallholdings, often very brutal in nature. We condemn these farms attacks and murders in the strongest possible terms.
STEVE SWART MP | 14 SEPTEMBER 2023
READ MORE
Expose State Capture
The impact on State capture cannot be underestimated, given the wide range of charges including fraud, corruption, and money laundering, worth billions of rands, and involving alleged collusion from the highest office in the land, corrupting officials at every level.
STEVE SWART MP | 13 JUNE 2023
READ MORE
Hamas Attack on Israel
The ACDP stands unequivocally in support of Israel and the Jewish people at this critical time and
calls on all South Africans to pray for the innocent victims and their families, and to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem.”
REV. KENNETH MESHOE MP | 7 OCTOBER 2023
READ MORE
Cancel Culture
Our differences should not be eroded by political correctness. This includes ‘cancel culture’, which subscribes that if you do not agree with a particular view, they will cancel you, de-platform you and make you
persona non grat
a.
WAYNE THRING MP | 6 OCTOBER 2023
READ MORE
Unashamedly God-fearing, capable, servant leadership, with family at heart.
Our hope lies in God and in our Christian Democratic value system. If we are to see true moral renewal in our country, it must first start with us and then our families.
MEET OUR LEADERS
Taking a principled stand for you.
Our public representatives are here to serve you with dedication and integrity, to ensure service delivery and the proper oversight of government, and to take a firm stand whenever our freedoms are being undermined.
PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES
ACDP gives remuneration of CRL Rights Commission public office bearers report thumbs down
Apr 21, 2026
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,...
read more
ACDP welcomes sentence handed to Julius Malema
Apr 16, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes the sentence handed down to Mr Julius Malema in the KuGompo Magistrates Court in the Eastern Cape. Magistrate Twanet Olivier sentenced Mr Malema to five years direct imprisonment and fined him R60 000. The ACDP...
read more
TVET colleges produce just 20,000 artisans annually, yet 30,000 are required
Mar 26, 2026
Deputy Speaker, The crisis in artisan skills is not simply a matter of numbers. It reflects a deeper malaise in the culture of government itself. Weak accountability, poor work ethic, and a tolerance for institutionalised complacency are now entrenched; exacerbated by...
read more
The cost of electricity has risen by 937% since 2007, far outpacing inflation
Mar 24, 2026
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...
read more
Disciplined fiscal management essential to improving economic growth and job creation
Mar 24, 2026
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...
Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Let’s choose to speak Life!
Mar 19, 2026
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...
Iran is a nation “oppressed, suppressed and mutilated” by its own rulers
Mar 17, 2026
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...
The South African Constitution celebrates 30 years
Mar 10, 2026
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...
Johannesburg water crisis sees millions denied access
Mar 6, 2026
House Chairperson, With Joburg Water warning of major water outages next week affecting five regions, the ACDP greatly welcomes this debate and hopes it may result in effective action being taken on the grave crisis of water infrastructure in Johannesburg and other...
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12 MAR - 12 APR 2026
Calls for Comment
Draft Ministerial Policy Direction: Broadband Infrastructure
READ MORE
13 MAR - 12 APR 2026
Calls for Comment
Notice to Introduce: Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Amendment Bill (PMB) (Ms D James ActionSA)
READ MORE
13 MAR - 12 APR 2026
Calls for Comment
Proposed Regulations to Align Long-Term Development Priorities Across Three Spheres of Government
READ MORE
31 MAR - 15 APR 2026
Calls for Comment
Proposed Amendments to the Municipal Electoral Regulations and the Regulations on the Accreditation of Observers
READ MORE
25 MAR - 24 APR 2026
Calls for Comment
Draft Regulations on Management of Learner Pregnancy in Schools
READ MORE
07 APR - 24 APR 2026
Calls for Comment
Special Appropriation Bill
READ MORE
27 MAR - 26 APR 2026
Calls for Comment
Notice to Introduce: Constitution Twenty-Fourth Amendment Bill (PMB) (Mr M Manyi MKP)
READ MORE
27 MAR - 08 MAY 2026
Calls for Comment
Proposed Deposit Amount for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections
READ MORE
13 MAR - 12 MAY 2026
Calls for Comment
Draft Code of Good Practice for Short-Term Rentals
READ MORE
16 MAR - 15 MAY 2026
Calls for Comment
Natural Scientific Professions Draft Bill
READ MORE
27 MAR - 15 MAY 2026
Calls for Comment
SALRC: 2 Discussion Papers on Review of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 (CPA)
READ MORE
011 869 3941
info@acdp.org.za
Donate
Become a Member
Your Hope for a Great Future.
Truth, justice and a love for God and one’s neighbour should be the pillars on which we build our democracy and in which we can hope for a prosperous and vibrant South Africa.
MAKE A DONATION
GET INVOLVED
BECOME A MEMBER
Past episodes of
What’s News
can be found on our YouTube channel and FaceBook page. Follow, like and subscribe to our social media platforms below, and become part of the conversation.
Follow
Follow
Follow
Follow
United We Stand
The ACDP commits to building a united South Africa, one sovereign nation under God.
WAYNE THRING MP | 6 OCTOBER 2023
READ MORE
Fostering an Inclusive Society
The ACDP is committed to creating an inclusive society where all individuals are valued and respected for their unique backgrounds, beliefs, and traditions.
WAYNE THRING MP | 6 OCTOBER 2023
READ MORE
The Multi-Party Charter
In October, the ACDP joined the Multi-Party Charter. The Charter is not a coalition but rather, it is a gathering of parties who are concerned about the wrong trajectory South Africa is taking under the current government.
WAYNE THRING MP | 6 OCTOBER 2023
READ MORE
Coalitions
The African Christian Democratic Party wishes to place on record that we stand opposed to joining or establishing coalitions prior to an election.
WAYNE THRING MP | 6 OCTOBER 2023
READ MORE
Protect Our Farms
The ACDP is extremely concerned about the numbers of attacks on farms and smallholdings, often very brutal in nature. We condemn these farms attacks and murders in the strongest possible terms.
STEVE SWART MP | 14 SEPTEMBER 2023
READ MORE
Expose State Capture
The impact on State capture cannot be underestimated, given the wide range of charges including fraud, corruption, and money laundering, worth billions of rands, and involving alleged collusion from the highest office in the land, corrupting officials at every level.
STEVE SWART MP | 13 JUNE 2023
READ MORE
Hamas Attack on Israel
The ACDP stands unequivocally in support of Israel and the Jewish people at this critical time and
calls on all South Africans to pray for the innocent victims and their families, and to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem.”
REV. KENNETH MESHOE MP | 7 OCTOBER 2023
READ MORE
Cancel Culture
Our differences should not be eroded by political correctness. This includes ‘cancel culture’, which subscribes that if you do not agree with a particular view, they will cancel you, de-platform you and make you
persona non grat
a.
WAYNE THRING MP | 6 OCTOBER 2023
READ MORE
Unashamedly God-fearing, capable, servant leadership, with family at heart.
Our hope lies in God and in our Christian Democratic value system. If we are to see true moral renewal in our country, it must first start with us and then our families.
MEET OUR LEADERS
Taking a principled stand for you.
Our public representatives are here to serve you with dedication and integrity, to ensure service delivery and the proper oversight of government, and to take a firm stand whenever our freedoms are being undermined.
PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES
ACDP gives remuneration of CRL Rights Commission public office bearers report thumbs down
Apr 21, 2026
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,...
read more
ACDP welcomes sentence handed to Julius Malema
Apr 16, 2026
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) welcomes the sentence handed down to Mr Julius Malema in the KuGompo Magistrates Court in the Eastern Cape. Magistrate Twanet Olivier sentenced Mr Malema to five years direct imprisonment and fined him R60 000. The ACDP...
read more
TVET colleges produce just 20,000 artisans annually, yet 30,000 are required
Mar 26, 2026
Deputy Speaker, The crisis in artisan skills is not simply a matter of numbers. It reflects a deeper malaise in the culture of government itself. Weak accountability, poor work ethic, and a tolerance for institutionalised complacency are now entrenched; exacerbated by...
read more
The cost of electricity has risen by 937% since 2007, far outpacing inflation
Mar 24, 2026
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...
read more
Disciplined fiscal management essential to improving economic growth and job creation
Mar 24, 2026
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...
Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Let’s choose to speak Life!
Mar 19, 2026
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...
Iran is a nation “oppressed, suppressed and mutilated” by its own rulers
Mar 17, 2026
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...
The South African Constitution celebrates 30 years
Mar 10, 2026
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...
Johannesburg water crisis sees millions denied access
Mar 6, 2026
House Chairperson, With Joburg Water warning of major water outages next week affecting five regions, the ACDP greatly welcomes this debate and hopes it may result in effective action being taken on the grave crisis of water infrastructure in Johannesburg and other...
VIDEO
PRESS STATEMENTS
SPEECHES
Sign up to receive the latest ACDP news, alerts, press statements and speeches.
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) will never share your information with a third party. By subscribing, you agree to allow the ACDP to process your information for a lawful purpose, in-line with the ACDP’s activities and in compliances with other legislation, and consent to receive the occasional communication from us sharing important news and information about our campaign and election activities, as well as fundraising appeals.
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Your donation, time and expertise makes all the difference.
With your support, we will continue to defend the values and freedoms you hold dear, extend our reach to more communities and strengthen our Christian voice in all spheres of Government.
GET INVOLVED
FIND A PROJECT
VOLUNTEER TO HELP
JOIN AN EVENT
12 MAR - 12 APR 2026
Calls for Comment
Draft Ministerial Policy Direction: Broadband Infrastructure
READ MORE
13 MAR - 12 APR 2026
Calls for Comment
Notice to Introduce: Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Amendment Bill (PMB) (Ms D James ActionSA)
READ MORE
13 MAR - 12 APR 2026
Calls for Comment
Proposed Regulations to Align Long-Term Development Priorities Across Three Spheres of Government
READ MORE
31 MAR - 15 APR 2026
Calls for Comment
Proposed Amendments to the Municipal Electoral Regulations and the Regulations on the Accreditation of Observers
READ MORE
25 MAR - 24 APR 2026
Calls for Comment
Draft Regulations on Management of Learner Pregnancy in Schools
READ MORE
07 APR - 24 APR 2026
Calls for Comment
Special Appropriation Bill
READ MORE
27 MAR - 26 APR 2026
Calls for Comment
Notice to Introduce: Constitution Twenty-Fourth Amendment Bill (PMB) (Mr M Manyi MKP)
READ MORE
27 MAR - 08 MAY 2026
Calls for Comment
Proposed Deposit Amount for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections
READ MORE
13 MAR - 12 MAY 2026
Calls for Comment
Draft Code of Good Practice for Short-Term Rentals
READ MORE
16 MAR - 15 MAY 2026
Calls for Comment
Natural Scientific Professions Draft Bill
READ MORE
27 MAR - 15 MAY 2026
Calls for Comment
SALRC: 2 Discussion Papers on Review of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 (CPA)
READ MORE