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The South African Communist Party has achieved a remarkable milestone in its maiden local government election appearance, securing a total of 271 seats and pulling off 2.38% of the national tally. Led by general secretary Solly Mapaila, the party decided to run on a shoestring budget and completely on its own, compelling high-ranking figures like Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande to choose a side. For over three decades across fourteen elections, SACP members had traditionally thrown their weight behind the African National Congress as part of the historical Tripartite Alliance. The loss of this vital party machinery has contributed heavily to the ANC's ongoing struggles, while the SACP managed to surpass the Patriotic Alliance, which won 192 seats. Other newcomers like Rise Mzansi secured nine seats, and Mmusi Maimane's Bosa claimed seven. The SACP's independent run effectively marks the end of the historic Tripartite Alliance, adding to a growing list of significant political splits from the ruling party that already includes the EFF, Cope, and the UDM. Moving forward, general secretary Mapaila announced that the party will hold a second Conference of the Left to decide on potential future political alliances. The manifesto's focus on practical governance includes ward-by-ward audits, public maintenance plans, rapid-response teams for infrastructure leaks, the complete eradication of the bucket toilet system, community safety initiatives, municipal land auditing for affordable housing and food production, and open ward assemblies with strict mechanisms for recalling unfaithful councillors. Fuente: Daily Maverick
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