SACP marks first election contest since ’94 in Cape Town
The SACP in the Western Cape has launched its election manifesto in Cape Town on Sunday.
The South African Communist Party (SACP) in the Western Cape has unveiled its election manifesto ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, marking the first time they will contest elections since 1994. This break from their long-standing alliance with the ANC-led Tripartite Alliance comes as the party works on six priority areas to address challenges specific to the Western Cape.
SACP Western Cape Secretary Benson Ngqentsu stated that providing reliable public services is a key priority, as well as ensuring municipalities have the capacity to repair services instead of outsourcing them. Another crucial aspect highlighted is the right to decent work, as workers whose employment is outsourced often face precarious conditions in comparison to those employed directly by municipalities, who are guaranteed social benefits.
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