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The ANC–SACP partnership was forged under conditions of intense struggle. Its future should not be jeopardised in a democratic era where the need for cohesive leadership remains as urgent as ever.
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS ANC

Unity in Struggle: ANC–SACP alliance remains central to South Africa’s political future

South Africa’s experience is not unique. Across Africa and beyond, progressive forces have historically united, often overcoming ideological and organisational differences to…

  • Andile Lungisa
5 min read
In 1979, 25 years after the anti-colonial conference in Indonesia, OR Tambo recalled the ‘spirit of Bandung’ when he called for the freedom of South Africans and Palestinians. (Photo by David Turnley/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)
MOULVI ISMAIL CACHALIA

ICJ case echoes Tambo’s liberation plea for Palestine

In 1979, 25 years after the anti-colonial conference in Indonesia, the ANC leader recalled the ‘spirit of Bandung’ when he called for the freedom of South Africans and Palestinians

  • Ayesha Omar
4 min read
(Rajesh Jantilal/Getty Images)
ALBERT LUTHULI

Has the tripartite alliance become an anachronism?

Can the South African Communist Party exist effectively and independently of the ANC?

  • Benzi Ka-Soko
5 min read
Chris Hani was shot dead in the driveway of his home in 1993. Photo: Supplied
ALBERT LUTHULI

Has the tripartite become an anachronism?

Can the South African Communist Party exist effectively and independently?

  • Benzi Ka-Soko
5 min read
Blade Nzimande
BLADE NZIMANDE

Blade Nzimande and the dilemma of the SACP

Assuming the leadership of the SACP in 1998, Nzimande had to resolve what would become of the party when the Native Republic was attained.

  • Mcebisi Ndletyana
7 min read
The people of Sasolburg’s Zamdela township are fed up with the ANC. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

Municipality’s rot is in your face but there is  no clear-cut solution

The worst-performing municipalities were found in the Free State and North West which had huge liquidity shortfalls.

  • Vukani Mde
  • Amy Musgrave
6 min read
MOSES KOTANE

Union outraged at plans for mayor’s personal chef

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) in the Moses Kotane municipality in the North West Province said it was shocked to learn that the mayor intends to use public…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read