Sacp To Review Anc Alliance At Its 5th Special National Conference

The South African Communist Party SACP says its 5th Special National Conference starting in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni metro on Wednesday, will review its relationship with the ANC and assert its independence in the alliance.

The four-day gathering comes at a time when the ANC-led alliance, also comprising COSATU, the SACP and SANCO, is facing a number of challenges. These range from the ANCs declining electoral performance to growing voter disillusionment, among others.

Another issue that has strained relations in the alliance is the inclusion of the Democratic Alliance DA in the ANC-led Government of National Unity. The SACP claimed that this was diametrically opposed to the alliances national programme of action - the National Democratic Revolution.

SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila says, We had indicated to the ANC that we have taken a decision to contest local elections as the Communist Party. So, officially and formally now this has been communicated to the ANC. So, one of the discussions in the January meeting will also discuss this matter.

5th Special National Conference SACP to review independence and ANC alliance