Overview
- President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that SACP members were asked to withdraw from ANC NGC deliberations on election strategy because of conflicts of interest, drawing applause from delegates.
- The SACP’s decision to contest next year’s municipal elections independently stands, and ANC leaders label the move dangerous to the National Democratic Revolution.
- ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula said the NEC will process the practical implications, including how to handle dual membership and possible requirements to choose one organisation.
- Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba, an SACP deputy chair and ANC PEC member, said she is the face of the ANC-led government as the SACP has already run against the ANC in provincial by-elections.
- The ANC has proposed an alliance summit to address the rift, while analysts and commentators flag disputes over ownership of the NDR and predict dual-role leaders will likely have to pick sides.