This move, announced by ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, stipulates that members must declare their allegiance within a ten — day window, with non-compliance potentially resulting in disciplinary action.
The directive comes as the SACP prepares to campaign on its own in the upcoming local elections, a departure from its previous alliance with the ANC. Despite the SACP’s independence, Mbalula emphasized that the ANC is not seeking to expel its communist allies, reiterating that the alliance remains intact. This initiative is not an anti-SACP stance, she added, but rather a commitment to ensuring the integrity of the ANC’s electoral campaign and the unity of its membership.
Paragraph] The ANC’s directive on political loyalty is expected to have significant implications for the political landscape in South Africa, particularly as the country approaches the local government elections.
As the situation unfolds, the impact on the SACP’s bid for independence and the broader dynamics within the Tripartite Alliance remains to be seen. Enhanced the dateline-style opening. Modified the headline to be more distinct from the original.
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