SACP Stands Its Ground on Contesting Local Government Elections: As the ANC’s national executive committee (NEC) wraps up its final day, tensions rise over the SACP’s firm stance on contesting the 2026 municipal elections independently. The move challenges the long-standing tripartite alliance and signals a shift in political dynamics at the local level. We spoke to SACP Spokesperson Mbulelo Mandlana about the party’s motivations and what this means for the future of the alliance.