SACP launches Red October campaign to mobilise workers
The campaign comes just weeks before the local government elections.
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has unveiled its Red October campaign, designed to galvanize workers and impoverished communities around economic and political concerns. This initiative unfolds just weeks before the local government elections, wherein the SACP will run independently for the first time. The party asserts a desire for a novel approach to local governance, emphasizing municipalities that are better prepared to address critical service delivery issues, such as water, sanitation, and road maintenance.
SACP General Secretary, Comrade Solly Mapaila, addressed the SACP 2026-27 Red October Campaign Launch event in Komga, Eastern Cape Province. During his address, Mapaila highlighted recent visits to the homes of elderly individuals who had been overlooked, indicating the party's proactive stance in addressing such vulnerable populations.
He underscored that the campaign is not merely a prelude to the upcoming elections but also a platform to address a range of societal challenges, including violence and safety, particularly impacting women, children, and the elderly. Furthermore, Mapaila outlined the party's commitment to enhancing its operational structures to promptly respond to emerging crises as they occur.
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