ANC NEC deliberates on SACP split and mayoral candidate process

ANC NEC deliberates on SACP split and mayoral candidate process

ANC admits failure to sway SACP, rules out alliance collapse

By Simon Nare ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has conceded the party has failed to persuade its alliance partner, the South African Communist Party (SACP), to abandon plans to contest state power in the 2026 local government elections but dismissed speculation that the alliance is collapsing. Speaking to journalists ahead of a Special National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg on Friday, Mbalula said ANC s…

ANC holds special NEC meeting amid SACP rift

ANC holds special NEC meeting amid SACP rift Nokuthula Khanyile Fri, 04/10/2026 - 10:58 JOHANNESBURG - The ANC has convened a special NEC meeting in Boksburg.The urgent sitting comes amid growing political developments involving its long-time alliance partner, SACP.At the centre of discussions will be the evolving relationship between the two organisations, following the SACP’s decision to contest upcoming elections independently. It's a m…