South Africa's SACP seeks left-wing unity as ANC boycotts conference

South Africa's Conference of the Left issues a bold call for working-class unity : Peoples Dispatch

South Africa’s progressive forces are converging. On May 29, 2026, a diverse array of socialist, communist, and Pan-Africanist organizations converged for the “Conference of the Left.” The meeting was held under a definitive mandate of “Building a Left Movement for Working Class & Popular Power.” At a moment marked by deepening economic crisis, unemployment, austerity, and fragmentation within progressive politics, the gathering reflects an atte…

South Africa's SACP seeks left-wing unity as ANC boycotts conference

The SACP has strongly opposed the GNU and is preparing to contest future local government elections independently.

Leftists push unity agenda as SACP conference heads into final day

By Lebone Rodah Mosima Left-wing political parties and organisations are heading into the final day of the Conference of the Left on Sunday, with speakers having called for a united front against poverty, inequality, neo-colonialism, and the Government of National Unity (GNU). The three-day conference, convened by the South African Communist Party (SACP) at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, has brought together political parties, trade unions, ci…

M’MEMBE CALLS FOR AFRICAN UNITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AT SOUTH AFRICA LEFT CONFERENCE

M’MEMBE CALLS FOR AFRICAN UNITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AT SOUTH AFRICA LEFT CONFERENCE JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: Socialist Party President Fred M’membe has called for stronger African unity, economic justice, and collective action to address the challenges facing working people across the continent. Addressing the Conference of the Left in South Africa, Dr M’membe said Africa possesses […] The post M’MEMBE CALLS FOR AFRICAN UNITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AT S…