SACP shifts focus to preparing for next local elections
SACP says candidate selection is advanced, drawing nominees from its ranks and community groups.
The South African Communist Party (SACP) is concentrating its efforts on preparing for the upcoming local elections rather than debating its involvement. The party has already advanced its candidate selection process, drawing from various sources such as party members, traditional leaders, church groups, and community organizations.
SACP spokesperson Mhlengwa Nxumalo stated that the party will not be swayed by criticism from some African National Congress leaders regarding its decision to run independently in the 2026 local government elections. The SACP is scheduled to unveil its manifesto for the elections at Tshwane University of Technology's Soshanguve Campus today.
Nxumalo emphasized that the party has moved beyond the stage of debate and is now focused on preparing its structures and candidates to enter the electoral arena. These candidates will not only represent the SACP but also various sectors of society.
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