Anc Wont Prevent Sacp From Contesting Elections Mashatile

African National Congress ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile says they will not stand in the way of the South African Communist Party SACPs wish to contest elections independently.

Speaking at the SACPs 5th Special National Congress in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, he emphasizes that while they respect the partys decision, it should not result in the break-up of the alliance.

The SACP is resolute on its decision to contest elections alone. It says this was a long time coming, but the straw that broke the camels back was the current form of government that sees its alliance partner, the ANC working with the Democratic Alliance DA.

Now that the party has made up its mind to contest the elections, those attending the special national congress are tasked with dealing with the consequences of the decision.

Delivering his partys message of support, Mashatile says the ANC was informed of the decision and expresses hope that this will not harm alliance relations.