The Tripartite Alliance, made up of the African National Congress (ANC), Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), and the South African Communist Party (SACP) has long served as the bedrock of South Africa’s post-apartheid political landscape, united in pursuit of the National Democratic Revolution (NDR). As the 2026 local government elections (LGE) loom, COSATU…
read moreIn April, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to South Africa marked a significant moment in global diplomacy, as it was the first time the Head of State of Ukraine visited South Africa in the 33 years the two countries established formal diplomatic relations. For President Zelenskyy, the visit formed part of his continued quest to…
read moreAt the beginning of April, the Central Committee of the South African Communist Party (SACP) held its first Plenary of the year. It reiterated its stance to contest the 2026 local government elections across the country, in line with the declaration and resolutions of the Party’s 15th National Congress held in 2022 and the Fifth…
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