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The ANC’s claim on black voters still rests on a story of deliverance. The SACP’s claim rests on a story of unfinished deliverance. Both stories derive legitimacy from the same past but they license different futures
2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Mbalula: SACP’s decision to contest elections will split members

There are concerns that the decision will weaken the ANC in future elections

  • Mandisa Makgakga
4 min read
South African Communist Party general secretary Solly Mapaila
2026 LOCAL ELECTIONS

SACP will vote with the ANC in local elections, despite discontent

SACP secretary general Solly Mapaila said the party would not leave the alliance although it was unhappy with elements of it

  • Mandisa Makgakga
5 min read