Newly elected Limpopo ANC Chair admits strained ties with SACP

The newly elected Limpopo ANC chairperson, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has acknowledged that the relationship between the ANC and SACP is strained.

Ramathuba was speaking during the media briefing at the 11th elective conference in Polokwane. During the conference, the SACP representative was booed by the ANC delegates while delivering a message of support.

The relations between the alliance partners have been strained since the SACP announced that it would contest elections independently.

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1. Cde Dr. Phophi Ramathuba – Provincial Chairperson.
2. Cde John Makoro Mpe – Deputy Provincial Chairperson.
3. Cde Musanda Reuben Madadzhe – Provincial Secretary.
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Ramathuba says the SACP should consider elections in other provinces where the ANC is experiencing challenges.

“Why now do you contest here, why are we not focusing on those that particular provinces where we have a huge challenge. And yes, we expect the ANC to briefly resolve this matter with the leadership of the South African Communist Party (SACP), because it’s not a provincial resolution; it is a resolution that has been taken at the national level. We expect it because the question you will ask is whether the relationship has been constrained. Yes, I will say it has been based on what I have just said,” Ramathuba said.

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