SACP claims national footprint confirmed after securing 2.3% in independent ballot debut
The party is celebrating what it describes as a significant validation of its political ideas, following its decision to contest the local government elections independently.
Dimakatso Leshoro
The SACP is holding its 5th special national congress at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/ EWN
Katlego Jiyane/ EWN
The South African Communist Party said that its decision to contest independently has been validated by its performance, which it believes confirms its national political footprint; the party has secured 2.3 percent of the national vote.
The party is celebrating what it describes as a significant validation of its political ideas, following its decision to contest the local government elections independently.
Party Spokesperson, Mbulelo Mandlana, said that its performance shows it has a national footprint, with representation across different areas, despite the fragmented electoral landscape.
Mandlana added that its decision to contest independently does not signal the end of its relationship with the ANC-led tripartite alliance.