South African Communist Party issued a statement on Freedom Day, which commemorates the first post-apartheid elections held on that day in 1994 and the day on which the new constitution was introduced.
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South African Communist Party members face purges
In Western Cape, Provincial Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Benson Ngqentsu, was removed as a Member of the Provincial Legislature (MPL), as well as members serving as councillors in several municipalities across the province with the pretext that they are no longer members of the African National Congress (ANC).The Party released the following statement.
South African Communist Party held its CC Plenary
The South African Communist Party (SACP) held the 13th Plenary of its 15th Congress from 28–30 August 2026 in Johannesburg, at what it described as a decisive stage in the National Democratic Revolution (NDR) and the struggle for socialism.
South African Communist Party welcomes Council of the Left
The South African Communist Party (SACP) gave information about the first meeting of the Council of the Left. SACP is also a part of the Council.
CP of Swaziland condemns Mswati’s appointment as SADC Troika chairperson
The Communist Party of Swaziland issued a statement on 18 August, condemning Mswati’s appointment as SADC Troika chairperson.
Sudanese Communist Party marks 80th anniversary
The Sudanese Communist Party marked its 80th anniversary on 16 August. The following article was published in No. 4502 of Al-Midan, the organ of the Party.
South African Communist Party launches Manifesto
South African Communist Party (SACP) celebrated its 105th anniversary and launched the Historic Manifesto of the SACP, delivered by General Secretary Comrade Solly Mapaila at TUT, Soshanguve Campus.