The South African Communist Party (SACP) has renewed its call for an inquest to uncover the full truth behind the 1993 assassination of Chris Hani, who was gunned down outside his Boksburg home on 10 April 1993. The party maintains that justice delayed is justice denied. In a statement issued today, 29 January 2025, the… Continue reading SACP Renews Calls for Chris Hani Inquest Following Shocking Janusz Waluś Interview
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COSATU Claims Closing ArcelorMittal Plants Is A Ploy to Force Government to Pour in Public Money
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in KwaZulu-Natal says the highly publicised intention to close down the ArcelorMittal steel plant in Newcastle and elsewhere is a ploy to force the government to pour in public money to save the company. According to Edwin Mkhize, the provincial secretary of COSATU in the province, the… Continue reading COSATU Claims Closing ArcelorMittal Plants Is A Ploy to Force Government to Pour in Public Money
Mapaila Defends SACP Decision to Contest Elections Independently
South African Communist Party (SACP) General Secretary Solly Mapaila has defended the party’s decision to dump the ANC and contest elections independently, saying they sought to protect the revolution rather than act as observers when the Democratic Alliance (DA) has more influence in government than the communist party. He says the SACP wants to “tackle… Continue reading Mapaila Defends SACP Decision to Contest Elections Independently
We Will Never Join Forces With MK Party, Says SANCO KZN After Reconciling With ANC
The South African National Civics Organisation (SANCO) in KwaZulu-Natal has dismissed allegations that it recently cut ties with the ANC in the province because it wanted to join forces with the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party. The provincial chairperson of the civic organisation, Lawrence Dube, says they “will never”’ join forces with the Jacob Zuma led… Continue reading We Will Never Join Forces With MK Party, Says SANCO KZN After Reconciling With ANC
ANC KZN Moves To Prevent Split With Alliance Partner SANCO
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has swiftly moved to prevent a total split with the South African National Civic Organisation, the fourth member of the alliance. Yesterday, the party met with the civic organization’s leadership to iron out their differences and map a way forward following last week’s “divorce.” The meeting over the matter continued today… Continue reading ANC KZN Moves To Prevent Split With Alliance Partner SANCO
ANC Used CODESA Negotiations To Address White Fears Instead Of Freeing Blacks – SACP Leader
A leader of the South African Communist Party (SACP) in KwaZulu-Natal has made bold claims that during the negotiations, the ANC focused on managing white fears and abandoned black people. Themba Mthembu who is the provincial secretary of the communist party also claimed that the coalition the country has now was hatched back in 1986… Continue reading ANC Used CODESA Negotiations To Address White Fears Instead Of Freeing Blacks – SACP Leader
Limpopo Cabinet: Cosatu Cries Foul As Ramathuba Wields An Axe
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Limpopo has accused newly-appointed Premier Phophi Ramathuba of sidelining leaders of the ANC-led tripartite Alliance during the composition of her provincial cabinet. On Tuesday, Ramathuba unveiled her new executive, wielding an axe on more than half of the previous MECs and demoting others including prominent ANC… Continue reading Limpopo Cabinet: Cosatu Cries Foul As Ramathuba Wields An Axe
Nelson Mandela’s vision for South Africa, Africa, and the world remains relevant 10 years after his passing
Nelson Mandela lifted the first Rugby World Cup Webb Ellis trophy held in South Africa in 1995, a year after the country’s first democratic elections in 1994. As the country looks forward to celebrating three decades of transition from a country that witnessed some of the worst crimes against humanity, its record fourth Rugby World… Continue reading Nelson Mandela’s vision for South Africa, Africa, and the world remains relevant 10 years after his passing
COSATU Pours Cold Water On Mathabatha’s Bid To ‘Unite’ Alliance
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) in Limpopo has dismissed provincial ANC chairperson Stanley Mathabatha’s statement that the alliance partners in the province have kissed and made up. In preparation for the upcoming much-anticipated 2024 elections, the Mathabatha-led ANC provincial executive committee (PEC) agreed last week to set aside their differences and work… Continue reading COSATU Pours Cold Water On Mathabatha’s Bid To ‘Unite’ Alliance
SACP Demands Expulsion of US Ambassador
THE South African Communist Party (SACP) has called on the government to expel the United States (US) ambassador, Reuben Brigety II, following his claims the host country sent arms to Russia, in its conflict with Ukraine. At a press briefing he addressed on Thursday, Brigety accused South Africa of “arming Russia with a vessel that… Continue reading SACP Demands Expulsion of US Ambassador