Following its decision to contest the local government elections independently, the SACP says it will not bend over backwards to help the ANC retain power in hung municipalities. The party secured 230 council seats and says any coalition agreement will have to be based on firm conditions, including good-faith negotiations and a commitment to building state capacity.

The National Briefing · Nov 9, 2026 · 8m

Guest: Madala Masuku - First Deputy General Secretary at the SACP