John Matisonn: SACP boss Mapaila out on a limb suggesting ANC break

The South African Communist Party (SACP) faces internal and external challenges as Secretary-General Solly Mapaila pushes for independence and a break from the ANC-led alliance. Without consensus or resources, the SACP's plans for independent political participation in 2026 appear unlikely, despite Mapaila's calls for socialist transformation and anti-imperialist strategies.

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