By Johnathan Paoli
Former president Thabo Mbeki has called for an inclusive national dialogue to tackle South Africa’s pressing challenges such as unemployment, inequality, poverty and lawlessness, among others.
Addressing the South African Communist Party’s (SACP) 5th Special National Congress in Boksburg, Mbeki stressed the importance of unity in forging a way forward for the country.
“The National Dialogue is critical for us to collectively understand the way forward, and the need for cohesion in tackling the country’s socio-economic crises,” Mbeki said.
The congress also marked the SACP’s historic decision to contest the 2026 municipal elections independently of the tripartite alliance.
It brought together key leaders from the African National Congress, COSATU, and the SACP.
Mbeki stressed that parties within the Government of National Unity (GNU) supported the idea of a national dialogue, despite some concerns from the Democratic Alliance (DA) about being sidelined.
Meanwhile, COSATU, a key member of
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