The party will hold a special policy conference to decide on how to reconfigure its longstanding alliance with the ANC
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has decided to campaign independently in the 2026 local government elections, marking a significant shift from its historical alliance with the African National Congress (ANC). This decision was announced by SACP general secretary Solly Mapaila, who emphasized the need for the party to assert its own identity and policy positions. The move comes after internal discussions and reflects the SACP's frustration with the ANC's governance and policy direction, particularly concerning issues like corruption, economic policy, and the handling of state-owned enterprises. The SACP aims to contest the elections to push for a more radical economic transformation and to address what they perceive as the ANC's deviation from the original goals of the National Democratic Revolution. This strategic shift could potentially alter the political landscape in South Africa, challenging the long-standing tripartite alliance with the ANC and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU).
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