In South AFrica, Mapaila Says Electoral Losses a Wake-Up Call for SACP

In South AFrica, Mapaila Says Electoral Losses a Wake-Up Call for SACP

The SACP's Solly Mapaila has termed the recent electoral losses a wake-up call for the party advocating for the working class. Speaking at the SACP's fifth special national conference in Boksburg, Mapaila criticised the ANC's collaboration with the DA, questioning its alignment with alliance principles. He reiterates that the SACP will contest the 2026 local government elections independently:

December 13, 2024 11

South Africa

In S.A, ANC Highlights Tripartite Alliance’s Role in Transformation

In S.A, the ANC has stressed the importance of the tripartite alliance in accelerating transformation in providing basic services and economic growth. The party and the SACP had a bilateral meeting at Luthuli House yesterday. Next month, The SACP will review its decades-long relationship with the ANC at its fifth special national congress, over concerns that the partnership has undermined its political independence and diluted its influence. ANC […]

November 25, 2024 12

South Africa

In South Africa- Zuma Foundation to Consult Over Expulsion from ANC

In South Africa, the Jacob Zuma Foundation says it will consult political structures and legal advisors over former president Jacob Zuma’s expulsion from the ANC. Zuma was expelled in July for violating section 25 of the ANC constitution by supporting the MK Party while still a member of the ANC. Zuma’s spokesperson, Mzwanele Manyi told Newzroom Afrika Zuma was not given a fair chance to plead his case:

November 25, 2024 10

South Africa

DA Slams Johannesburg Mayor Morero After Cabinet Ministers Intervene Over Eskom Debt

In S.A, the DA in Gauteng says Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero and his leadership under the ActionSA-EFF-ANC coalition should be embarrassed, that two cabinet ministers were forced to intervene in the affairs of the metro. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and Water and Sanitation minister, Pemmy Majodina, met with the Johannesburg leadership yesterday, over the metro’s Eskom debt and the water crisis. The DA’s, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, says City […]

November 12, 2024 21

South Africa

ANC has announced plans to engage in dialogue with the South African Communist

To South Africa, as ANC has announced plans to engage in dialogue with the South African Communist Party following recent tensions over policy direction. This after SACP general secretary Solly Mapaila publicly criticised ANC leadership including president Cyril Ramaphosa. The party’s secretary general, Fikile Mbalula, says that while the ANC values its alliance with the SACP, it believes differences should be handled internally with respect for their shared history:

November 8, 2024 28

South Africa

ANC has reinforced its commitment to an inclusive democracy

In S.A, the ANC has reinforced its commitment to an inclusive democracy in its submission to the electoral systems panel, supporting the current proportional representation system. The party says this model has ensured fair representation of diverse groups, including women, youth, people with disabilities and LGBTQI-plus communities. Addressing the media, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula, the party pledges to prioritise accountability and transparency in any changes, aiming to uphold […]

November 8, 2024 19

South Africa

ANC accuses the DA’s Helen Zille of attempting to undermine its leadership

The ANC has accused DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille of attempting to undermine its leadership with baseless and misleading claims. The party dismissed Zille's claims about their involvement in shaping the government of national unity as false and misleading. In a media briefing, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula condemned Zille’s ongoing attacks on president Cyril Ramaphosa, labelling them as a desperate attempt for power:

November 8, 2024 24

South Africa

The ANC has called for stricter health and safety protocols for spaza shops

In S.A, the ANC has called for stricter health and safety protocols for spaza shops following recent foodborne illnesses, which have affected children. The party is working with law enforcement, local businesses, and other partners to introduce stricter regulations for establishments like spaza shops to ensure public health is prioritised. ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula told the media the party is also closely monitoring investigations into these incidents:

November 8, 2024 20

South Africa

South African Communist Party Slams ANC for Failing to Control DA’s Zille

South African Communist Party general secretary Solly Mapaila says the government of national unity is in turmoil, and the key parties are too different to cooperate. He addressed the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union’s central executive committee meeting in Boksburg on Tuesday. Mapaila criticised the ANC for failing to rein in the DA's Helen Zille, saying her constant outbursts prove that the Communist Party's anti-government of national unity assertions […]

November 6, 2024 20