The global fight against capitalism and imperialism: SACP on the international situation

The Politburo of the South African Communist Party (SACP) on the international situation, including the United States’ imperialist military and other forms of aggression against Venezuela, the war crimes in Sudan, the Israeli regime’s genocide on the Palestinian people, the United States’ illegal blockade against Cuba, the Western Saharan people’s struggle against Moroccan colonialism, and the struggle for democracy in Swaziland.

This was part of a broader statement looking at domestic issues as well on November 4: South African CP, Politburo Statement, Tuesday, 4 November 2025

Venezuela

The Politburo strongly condemned the encroachment of Venezuela’s sovereign territory by the imperialist regime of the United States. The whole series of actions by the United States reflect a clear provocation of war, with military invasion, foreign capture and control over Venezuela’s oil, minerals, fertile land and the economy at large – Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves by country. In the past week, the United States through its military has gone beyond posturing but advancing on to the doorstep of Venezuela. The United States has no legal standing whatsoever in international law to tamper with the sovereignty of Venezuela and the fundamental right of its citizens to self-determination. None of the propaganda that the United States spreads can justify its invasion of Venezuela.

Sudan

The SACP condemns the barbaric massacres and systematic violence unleashed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) 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. The SACP calls on 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 in Port Sudan and Nyala. 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 to justify or obscure these crimes against humanity.

Palestine

The SACP continues to advocate against the Zionist oppression against Palestine and the ongoing genocide despite the ceasefire signed recently. The Israeli violation of the ceasefire indicates the well-known immorality of the Zionist state and their clear lack of willingness to abide by any agreements founded on seeking peace. We continue to pledge our solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemn the genocide conducted by Israel.

Cuba

The Politburo welcomed the resounding United Nations General Assembly resolution, adopted on 29 October 2025, calling upon the imperialist United States government to unconditionally lift its illegal and criminal blockade on Cuba. The resolution marked the 33rd consecutive time the United Nations has expressed a strong opposition to the United States government’s economic blockade against Cuba.

The United States policy towards Cuba is underpinned by a supremacist belief that originated during the colonisation of South America by European governments. While the majority of countries in the Americas have abandoned colonial mentality in their relations with South America, the United States maintains a position of violent suppression of South America in general and Cuba in particular. This repression has led to increased economic challenges for Cuba, placing its people in increasingly difficult economic and social conditions.

The Politburo urges our government to deepen its relations with Cuba on various fronts. This collaboration will drive shared development for both countries and contribute to the prosperity of the Cuban people. We remain steadfast in our opposition to imperialism and its actions towards Cuba.

Western Sahara

The SACP stands in solidarity with the people of Western Sahara against the imperialist-backed occupation by Morocco. The SACP will continue to participate in practical solidarity activities in support of the people of Western Sahara’s struggle for national sovereignty and self-determination.

Swaziland

The SACP stands in solidarity with the people of Swaziland struggling for democracy, and to that extent supports the people’s demands for the unbanning of political parties, release of political prisoners and return of political exiles.