By Simon Nare
The Council of the Left, a grouping of left-leaning political parties, has acknowledged the pivotal role the ANC could play in its efforts to unite black political formations, saying the former liberation movement is welcome to join the initiative.
The grouping, comprising the South African Communist Party (SACP), MK Party, Azanian People’s Organisation (Azapo), African Congress for Transformation, Africa Mayibuye Movement and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), made the call at a press conference at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg on Thursday.
The meeting was convened to discuss a framework for coalition negotiations following the local government elections, with the bloc outlining a common programme centred on service delivery and the interests of working-class communities.
In a joint statement read by MK Party negotiating team leader Advocate Dali Mpofu, the parties urged their councillors in incoming municipal administrations to work together, speak with one voice and hold joint caucuses
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