By Johnathan Paoli
While maintaining the unity of the Tripartite Alliance, renewal and strengthening the National Democratic Revolution (NDR) were the main themes of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s address to the SACP on Friday, he said the ANC respected the decision by the communists to contest the local government elections.
“We have taken note of the decision of the SACP to contest the local government election in 2026 on its own. The NEC (national executive committee) of the ANC will continue to reflect on this new development and its implications when it meets early next year.
“However, let me indicate that we respect your right to take this decision. Let us continue to work together to build a strong alliance,” Mashatile said.
There has been growing tension between the alliance partners over the formation of the GNU, especially the inclusion of the Democratic Alliance, which has been accused of pushing
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