SACP Gauteng calls for unity during the period leading to ANC’s provincial conference in June

THE SA Communist Party (SACP) in Gauteng is calling for unity in the ANC ahead of the governing party’s provincial congress, scheduled to take place in June.

The SACP held its lekgotla over the weekend and said it had noted with dismay the level of factionalism, anarchy and political infighting taking place in Gauteng ahead of the provincial congress. 

“The divisive demons of factionalism and the slate market are already in full swing as the ANC prepares for its provincial conferences, particularly in our province of Gauteng,” said the party in a statement on Wednesday. 

The battle to replace Gauteng ANC chairperson David Makhura has intensified after he publicly stated that he will not be seeking another term to lead the party in the province. 

Current provincial deputy chair and Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi and ANC Gauteng provincial executive committee member and Human Settlements, Urban Planning, Cooperative Governance and Traditional