Solly Mapaila speaks at the Main Red October Rally -- image via X Red October Main Rally Statement. Delivered by the South African Communist Party (SACP) General Secretary Solly Mapaila Bushbuckridge, 25 October 2026 Build people’s power on all fronts of the struggle in pursuit of the people’s needs Brutal assassination of Comrade Ernest Fipaza Dear comrades, friends and compatriots, to start on a sad note, the SACP has suffered a serious blow following the brutal assassinati

South African Communist Party Statement on the US Blockade of Cuba and the forthcoming 34th Debate at the United Nations General Assembly and need to intensify solidarity with Cuba Johannesburg, 23 October 2026 “Cuba is a peaceful country. We have no desire for war, and we have demonstrated our solidarity with many peoples around the world. We are not a nation at war; we are not a colony; and we will not give up our sovereignty or our independence.” – Cuban President Miguel D

Thursday, 10 September 2026: The South African Communist Party (SACP) stands in firm solidarity with workers at Adcock Ingram following the company’s plans to retrench up to 250 workers and close one of its plants. The retrenchment notice came after some workers, concerned about health and safety, blew the whistle on the company’s non-compliance with health and safety regulations. Instead of addressing the core concern of protecting the workers’ right to life, and that of the

Poster for the Conference of the Left held in South Africa in May, 2026 (See: Conference of the Left adopts Declaration for Working-Class and Popular Power) Tuesday, 25 August 2026: The inaugural meeting of the South African Council of the Left took place on Friday, 21 August 2026, at Birchwood Hotel, bringing together representatives of political organisations, trade unions, social movements, community organisations and other progressive formations that participated in the C

Mswati III of the Kingdom of eSwatini arrives at King Shaka International Airport ahead of the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government. He was received by South Africa’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina -- image via x We in Friends of Swazi Freedom are deeply troubled by the announcement that King Mswati III of Swaziland has landed in Durban to be a participant in the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government. Although th

Via the South African Communist Party Thursday, 13 August 2026: The South African Communist Party (SACP) joins the Communist Party of Cuba, the Cuban government and people, and progressive forces throughout the world in commemorating the centenary of the birth of Comrade Fidel Castro Ruz. Born on 13 August 1926, Fidel devoted his life to the liberation of the Cuban people, the construction of socialism and the worldwide struggle against colonialism, imperialism, racism and ca

The desire to stylize a mark is older than writing itself, and the typefaces of today shape what we remember, feel, and trust whenever we read. Blombos Cave ochre and artefacts, photo: Henning, © Chris Henshilwood, CC-BY-2.5; Released under the GNU Free Documentation License. By Irina Matuzava The oldest known engravings consist of zigzag patterns and parallel lines, carved into freshwater mussel shells at Trinil on the island of Java, Indonesia. These grooves, made by Homo e

The South African Communist Party (SACP) lowers its red flag in tribute to the veteran liberation stalwart. Comrade Shantavothie "Shanthie" Naidoo Tweedie -- image via video screenshot Monday, 26 July 2026: The South African Communist Party (SACP) lowers its red flag in tribute to our veteran liberation stalwart, Comrade Shantavothie "Shanthie" Naidoo Tweedie, 91. The SACP conveys its message of heartfelt condolences to her husband, Comrade Dominic Tweedie, and her entire fam

SACP condemns the continued US-Israel war against Iran Sunday, 19 July 2026: The South African Communist Party (SACP) condemns the continued US-Israel war against Iran, which has caused massive devastation to the people of Iran and undermined the ceasefire. This is a violation of international law. Following a brief period of cessation of hostilities, the US government resumed its military campaign against Iran, seeking to elevate its war operations. The 82-day ceasefire brok

Dieter “Felix” Gerhardt in 1992 South African Communist Party message of heartfelt condolences on the death of South African struggle stalwart Comrade Dieter “Felix” Gerhardt Friday, 10 July 2026: The South African Communist Party (SACP) conveys its message of heartfelt condolences to the family of Comrade Deiter Gerhardt, 90, codename “Felix”, who served the South African liberation struggle with great dignity. We send our deepest condolences to his wife, children and his gr

By Molly Dhlamini Sudáfrica fue testigo de una histórica Conferencia de la Izquierda convocada por el Partido Comunista Sudafricano (SACP) del 29 al 31 de mayo de 2026. El encuentro reunió a partidos comunistas, organizaciones socialistas, sindicatos, formaciones comunitarias, organizaciones de mujeres, movimientos juveniles, intelectuales y académicos progresistas, líderes tradicionales progresistas, organizaciones religiosas y socios de solidaridad internacional en lo que s

Hector Pieterson Memorial in Soweto -- Ina96, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons -- Hector Pieterson became a symbol of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa after being fatally shot by police at the age of 12 during the Soweto Uprising on June 16, 1976. Tuesday, 16 June 2026: The South African Communist Party (SACP) joins the people of South Africa in commemorating the 16 June 1976 youth uprising, one of the defining moments in our struggle for freedom, equality an

Image via Facebook By Molly Dhlamini South Africa witnessed a historic Conference of the Left convened by the South African Communist Party (SACP) from 29–31 May 2026. The gathering brought together communist parties, socialist organisations, trade unions, community formations, women’s organisations, youth movements, progressive intellectuals and academics, progressive traditional leadership, faith based organisations and international solidarity partners in what can confiden

Friday, 5 June 2026: The South African Communist Party (SACP) overtly rejects and opposes the xenophobic violence and threats of violence against immigrants. There is no justification for the abuse of any migrant, regardless of their legal status. As the SACP, we call for unity, not division of the working class and poor. We call for peace and not violence or vengeance. We need more working-class solidarity and not mutual elimination of workers, not destruction. We also call

Over 300 workers at Nestlé’s plant in kuGompo City are protesting wage disparities and grading inequalities. The union says the difference in salaries of workers doing the same job is indefensibly huge. Photos by Anele Mbi By Anele Mbi, Elitsha, South Africa More than 300 workers at Nestlé’s kuGompo City plant have been on a protected strike since Friday, against what they describe as unfair wage disparities and grading inconsistencies in the workplace. Organised by the Agric

Group photo at the conference -- image via Dr Fred M'membe on Facebook Conference of the Left Building a Left Movement for Working-Class and Popular Power Declaration of the Conference of the Left Adopted on Sunday, 31 May 2026, by the participating organisations of the Conference of the Left at Birchwood Conference Centre, 29-31 May 2026 Preamble We, the political parties, trade unions and federations, community and social movements, co-operative and solidarity economy forma

Group photo at the conference -- image via Dr Fred M'membe on Facebook Conference of the Left Building a Left Movement for Working-Class and Popular Power Press Statement Conference of the Left adopts Declaration for Working-Class and Popular Power Birchwood Hotel, Ekurhuleni | 31 May 2026 The Conference of the Left, convened from 29 to 31 May 2026 under the theme "Building a Left Movement for Working-Class and Popular Power," has adopted a historic Declaration committing par

The Conference of the Left in South Africa has brought together a wide range of left-wing political parties, socialist organizations, and progressive movements in an effort to forge greater unity, coordination, and collective action among working-class forces. Image via news video screenshot on X By Nicholas Mwangi, People's Dispatch South Africa’s progressive forces are converging. On May 29, 2026, a diverse array of socialist, communist, and Pan-Africanist organizations con

Conference of the Left Conference of the Left Steering Committee Statement Monday, 25 May 2026: From 29 to 31 May 2026, South African organisations of the left will converge at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg for a national Conference of the Left, convened under the theme “Building a Left Movement for Working-Class and Popular Power”. The established steering committee of the Conference of the Left is responsible for the overall coordination of all processes towards the confe

Joe Slovo with Nelson Mandela SACP pays tribute to Comrade Joe Slovo on his centennial birth anniversary Saturday, 23 May 2026: The South African Communist Party (SACP) takes this moment to honour the revolutionary life and enduring contribution of Comrade Joe Slovo on his centennial birth anniversary. From Joe Slovo’s contribution to the liberation struggle, we draw lessons and courage for the struggles that confront us in the present. Joe Slovo was a communist, a commander