International solidarity statement of the SACP

The South African Communist Party on Venezuela, Palestine, Lebanon, South China provocations by the US imperialist regime, Russia, Cuba, Sudan, Western Sahara and Swaziland.

The South African Communist Party (SACP) convened its Augmented Central Committee (ACC) at Birchwood Hotel Boksburg from 28 – 30 November 2025. The ACC assessed the implementation of the SACP annual programme of action and resolutions of the 15th National Congress and the 5th Special National Congress.

According to the SACP: "The ACC is an expanded forum of the Central Committee constituted by various SACP structures, including those structures with more direct contact with the community at the lower levels – at district level and extra delegations from the provinces and our Young Communist League of South Africa.

The ACC performed a comprehensive analysis of the political, ideological and organisational condition of the SACP relative to the challenges faced by the working class, its primary constituency. As a revolutionary party of the working class, we conduct concrete analysis of the living conditions of the working class and formulate our activities and plans to respond to these issues, based on the political and economic conditions of the working class as the leading social motive force of our struggle for socialism, enhancing the struggle to end exploitation and poverty in society. The ACC adopted a work plan for the year 2026."

The ACC released a comprehensive statement dealing with domestic and party issues that can be read in full here: South African CP, SACP Augmented Central Committee Statement

Below is the section on international issues:

International Solidarity

Venezuela

The ACC unequivocally condemns the persistent aggression of the Trump regime against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, its democratically elected President Nicolas Maduro Moros and Venezuelan institutions.

The US government has for the past two months openly threatened war against Venezuela and further escalated its aggression by positioning its largest warship threateningly in Caribbean waters, thereby placing not only Venezuela in grave danger but also the entire Caribbean region. The Trump has further declared Venezuelan airspace as a no-go-zone, indicating their intention to attack Venezuela

In addition to this alarming action, the US government and its military have resorted to murder by bombing the occupants of several fishing vessels, falsely accusing them of smuggling illegal drugs.

The claims of drug trafficking against these fishermen have been repeatedly debunked. This not only demonstrates acts of violence with impunity but also the inhumane nature of the US regime, which disregards the human rights of the people residing south of the US. As previously articulated, these baseless and utterly false accusations constitute nothing more than another justification of territorial expansion by the US in furtherance of its imperialist policies, disguised as a so-called “war on drugs.”

Furthermore, it is evident that the US military industrial complex necessitates the perpetration of another war to sustain its operations and procure financial benefits for its economic benefactors in the face of the failure of other industries to remain viable; especially so when considering the economic expansion of the People’s Republic of China in areas previously dominated by the US. We stand in solidarity with Venezuela and the Bolivarian revolution of Venezuela. We call on all peace-loving people across the world to move into action to defend peace and national sovereignty and independence of Venezuela and condemn the attacks on Venezuela by the US administration.

Palestine

The ACC reaffirms its condemnation of the ongoing Israeli-led genocide in Palestine, which continues unabated despite the peace deal agreed upon. The recently negotiated ceasefire has been ineffective because of apartheid Israel’s continued violence against Palestinians. The so-called ceasefire is not a mechanism for peace and restoration of normality for Palestinians or meeting any of their justified demands but is rather a temporary reprieve to allow imperialist forces to grab land and reorganise the Palestinian territory for their economic and geopolitical advantage further relegating the objective of self-determination for Palestine further to the back.

The ceasefire is one of political machinations of Zionist Israel working with the West as led by the Trump administration in the US to further impede the agenda of a free Palestine. We call for an authentic peace process in Palestine whose foundation is the return of Palestinian lands that have been and continues to be usurped by Israel, and by ending the settler apartheid occupation of Palestine by Israel. We reaffirm our continued solidarity with the Palestinians and call for an end to continued violence on Palestinians by the Zionist apartheid regime of Israel.

Lebanon

The SACP further condemns the apartheid Israeli regime’s relentless attack on Lebanon and thus violating its national independence and sovereignty. We call upon world leaders to pressurise the Israeli regime to stop these attacks and to respect international law and abide by the United Nations Charter.

This re-modelling of the Middle East by apartheid Israeli state and the US must be rejected with the contempt it deserves. It is meant to create a permanent hegemonic presence and influence in the region and to obliterate the axis of resistance against imperialism. We remain committed to supporting the axis of resistance against imperialism and colonisation of the people of the Middle East. We know that the Trump administration will also come to an end.

On South China provocations by the US imperialist regime

We equally condemn the intensified provocation of the People’s Republic of China by the US and its proxy the fascist Japan in the South China Sea and the Taiwanese straits.

We appreciate and commend the restrains of the Chinese leadership under these extreme provocations and are aware this may run thin given the intensified provocations. We welcomed the immense contribution of the Chinese government and the Communist Party of China in the new proposals for a multipolar world system through the global governance system. We hope these interventions will give impetus to the world especially for countries of the global south to renew their independence and national sovereignty and participate in the world community as independent countries.

Russia

On the ongoing imperialism war against Russia, the ACC commended the Russian Federation for its immense contribution in holding the fort in that frontline war against imperialism. This war is about the independence for all sovereign states. Without Russian victory in this Special Military Operation, our independence and sovereignty will be threatened.

The geopolitical significance of Russia in our anti-imperialist struggle cannot be overstated just as the historic Russian contribution against fascism remains key to the formation of the present international relations framework. We pledge solidarity with Russia as it resists western imperialism and aggression through the proxy of a corrupt Ukrainian regime.

Cuba

The ACC called for the strengthening of South Africa and Cuba relations and affirmed our continued solidarity to the heroic Cuban people and the Cuban Revolution. We continue to stand against the illegal and criminal US blockade against Cuba that has been in place for more than sixty years. We pledge solidarity with the Cuban people having been victim to a hurricane in the recent time with devastating consequences.

The SACP welcomes the resounding United Nations resolution calling upon the imperialist US government to unconditionally lift its illegal and criminal blockade on Cuba.

On 29 October 2025, the United Nations General Assembly once again voted overwhelmingly against the US blockade towards Cuba. This marked the 33rd consecutive time the United Nations has expressed a strong opposition to the US government’s economic blockade against Cuba. We urge the South African government to deepen especially its economic relations with Cuba and in various fields. This collaboration will drive shared development for both countries and contribute to the prosperity of the Cuban people, whose sacrifices for our own liberation and the people of Africa is always appreciated. It is the heroic Cuban fighters who paid with their lives in defence of the African liberation agenda.

We therefore call for humanitarian assistance for the Cuban people post the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. We call for progressive entities and the alliance to be engaged in making contributions to Cuba in this instance.

Sudan

The SACP condemns the barbaric massacres and systematic violence unleashed by the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army against defenceless civilians in El Fasher, Bara, and other regions of Darfur and Kordofan in Sudan. These atrocities – summary executions, arbitrary detentions, looting, property destruction, and forced displacement are nothing short of war crimes and genocidal acts, as corroborated by United Nations reports, human rights organisations, and credible media. The SACP stands in unwavering solidarity with the Sudanese people, rejecting any attempt to justify or obscure these crimes against humanity.

The SACP supports all practical efforts by the Sudanese working class, peasantry, and revolutionary forces to unite in a resolute struggle to end the war and seize power from the reactionary regimes. The path of the December Revolution must be reclaimed to build a civil, democratic state that guarantees human rights, social justice, and the sovereignty of the Sudanese people. This struggle is inseparable from the global fight against capitalism and imperialism.

Western Sahara

The ACC expressed support for the ongoing struggle of the people of Western Sahara for national liberation and self-determination. The SACP condemns the proliferation of political groups in South Africa that side with the oppressors of the Saharawi people. The struggle in Western Sahara is legitimate and morally valid. As the SACP, we continue to pledge our unflinching solidarity with the people of Western Sahara. We condemn the recent United Nations Security Council resolution 2797/2025 which waters down the previous resolutions on self-determination of Western Sahara but promotes a one-sided perspective that promotes Morocco’s autonomy proposal, thereby suppressing the Saharawi cause.

Swaziland

The SACP fully supports the ongoing struggle of the people of Swaziland against the monarchy and pledges our solidarity with the people of Swaziland. The struggle of the people of Swaziland is important for all the progressives in our region as it propels the agenda for democratisation of the SADC region. We continue to condemn the tinkhundla regime as undemocratic, corrupt and exploitative over the people of Swaziland.