{
  "id": 19691666,
  "title": "Council of the Left calls for unity among leftist parties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/council-of-the-left-calls-for-unity-among-leftist-parties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T18:10:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/council-of-the-left-calls-for-unity-among-leftist-parties/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Council of the Left, a political bloc that garnered nearly 20% of the vote in recent local elections, has urged leftist parties to unite in the aftermath of the polls. The coalition includes the SACP, MK Party, EFF, PAC, AZAPO, PAC, and Afrika Mayibuye Movement, among others. Following a meeting to assess their collective position, the groups announced they would maintain individual contacts with other parties while staying informed about their discussions. The Council originated from the SACP-sponsored Conference of the Left, which occurred earlier this year. SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila emphasized the importance of convincing all organizations, particularly those supported by the African majority, to work together in councils and thwart the DA and Freedom Front from leading the people. He added that their inability to clearly articulate this concern during the election campaigns prompted the need to take political responsibility in clarifying that these forces do not represent the interests of the voters.",
  "summary": "The council emanated from the SACP-sponsored Conference of the Left which took place early this year",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}