The SACP, once again, conveys its message of sincere condolences and solidarity to all the families of the workers who were killed before, during and after that tragic day, 16 August 2012, to the workers who were victimised, attacked and displaced, and to all the women workers who were sexually abused and raped.
Friday, August 19, 2022
10th anniversary of Marikana massacre: Statement by the South African Communist Party
The SACP, once again, conveys its message of sincere condolences and solidarity to all the families of the workers who were killed before, during and after that tragic day, 16 August 2012, to the workers who were victimised, attacked and displaced, and to all the women workers who were sexually abused and raped.
Saturday, July 16, 2022
South African Communist Party elects Solly Mapaila as new General Secretary
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Solly Mapaila (left) with former General Secretary Blade Nzimande. |
Mapaila has expressed vocal opposition against corruption and was among the leaders who called former South African President Jacob Zuma to resign before the end of his term.
Nzimande, the Party's long-time General Secretary since 1998 was elected Chairperson.
Monday, May 30, 2022
100th anniversary of the Young Communist League of South Africa
"The South African Communist Party (SACP) salutes the Young Communist League of South Africa on this important occasion, the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Young Communist League of South Africa. Young Communist activity in our country, to be more specific in the centre of our economy, Johannesburg, dates back to before 1922. It dates back to 1921, just after the formation of the Communist Party. However, it was not until the 25th of May 1922 that the Party established the Young Communist League as a national youth organisation, as the scientific socialist voice of the South African youth.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
South African Communist Party condemns racism and discrimination against Africans in Ukraine
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
On the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
He will be remembered for his active stance against the racist Apartheid, as well as for his reconciliatory role as the chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Nonetheless, despite his self-identification as a "socialist" and his criticism towards capitalism, the late Archbishop was a staunch anti-communist. In 1985 he stated that he hated Marxism-Leninism "with every fiber of his being", while he used to compare the socialist countries with far-right regimes, even Nazism!
Sunday, August 1, 2021
South African Communist Party celebrates its centenary
The SACP held a Special Centenary Central Committee meeting on Monday, 26 July 2021. The meeting discussed the current political situation in our country and the SACP Centenary Statement to be delivered by the Party General Secretary Dr Blade Nzimande on Sunday, 1 August 2021, during a hybrid rally scheduled to celebrate the 100th founding anniversary of the Party.
Monday, June 14, 2021
South African trade union leader Khaya Xaba dies
In a statement, the South African Communist Party (SACP) points out:
"The South African Communist Party (SACP) expresses its message of heartfelt condolences to the family of Comrade Khaya Xaba, the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu), the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), and the Young Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA). The National Spokesperson of Nehawu passed away in the early hours of Sunday, 13 June 2021 after experiencing complications from an illness. It was with great sadness that we learnt of Comrade Khaya’s untimely death.
Monday, December 16, 2019
South African Communist Party: Declaration of the 4th Special National Congress
Monday, October 15, 2018
Eric "Stalin" Mtshali, South Africa's veteran communist and anti-apartheid symbol, dies
