Mbalula: ANC has failed to convince SACP against contesting 2026 elections independently
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SACP to Contest 2026 Elections IndependentlySACP confirmed plans to run solo in 2026 local polls, prompting ANC to reconsider dual party membership policies.
- The SACP remains firm on participating independently in the 2026 local government elections.
- Attempts by the ANC to change this decision through bilateral talks proved unsuccessful.
- The ANC is now considering revising its policy on allowing dual membership with the SACP.
- This issue involves the entire alliance, including Cosatu, and will be further addressed in meetings next year.
Their decision is pregnant with a number of possibilities in terms of the alliance, and it brings up issues of dual membership in the communist party — because how do you contest against the ANC while also being part of the communist party?— Fikile Mbalula, ANC Secretary-General, discussing the implications of the SACP's decision to contest the elections independently.
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