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Going it alone: The ANC is not happy with the decision by the SACP to contest elections independently of its alliance partner. Photo: File
2026 ELECTIONS

SACP set on ‘divorcing’ the ANC

The communist party has rejected overtures from its alliance partner and will contest the 2026 local government elections independently

  • Mandisa Makgakga
5 min read
Former MK party secretary general Floyd Shivambu. (File photo)
DUDUZILE ZUMA SAMBUDLA

‘Msholozi finally heard us’: MK leaders welcome Shivambu’s axing as secretary general

But there are fears that his tense relationship with senior party figures may limit his effectiveness in parliament

  • Mandisa Makgakga
5 min read