SACP media invitation on latest developments on elections and the question of dual membership

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 to Thursday, April 23, 2026

Cosatu House, 4th Floor, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

Wednesday, 22 April 2026: - The South African Communist Party (SACP) invites the media to a press conference to deliver its perspective on the ANC’s decision to instruct members to show their allegiance to it, as opposed to the SACP, in the upcoming local government elections or face dire consequences.

Details of the press conference are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

Time: 10h00

Venue: Cosatu House, 4th Floor, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

SACP General Secretary, Solly Mapaila, joined by national office bearers, will deliver the Party’s perspective on the matter.

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