By Johnathan Paoli
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has slammed remarks by ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, after he suggested that the ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) is considering abolishing dual membership, following the SACP’s decision to contest elections independently.
SACP spokesperson Mbulelo Mandlana described such a move as wrong and sets the stage for fundamentally changing the political framework that has historically held the national transformation project together.
Mandlana further warned that attempts to undermine this tradition risk destabilising the alliance itself.
He acknowledged reports that a decision on dual membership may have been made at the ANC’s ongoing National General Council (NGC) but stressed that no formal announcement has yet been issued.
In a statement on Wednesday, Mandlana, who also heads SACP Communications, noted that the 5th NGC in Ekurhuleni is still in session, with final outcomes—including decisions on Strategy and Tactics—yet to be made public.
While
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