The south african communist partys decision to compete in an election against its alliance partner the anc is a watershed moment for them, with important implications for the country. The communist army advocates overthrowing the government in favor of a state led by the vast working class. The official position of the anc, the party that led the country out of apartheid, is that numsas expulsion is a tragedy that weakens the tripartite alliance the decadesold pact between the south african communist party sacp, the ruling anc, and cosatu. Jul 20, 2017 many portside readers follow developments in the international socialist movement, including recent developments in south africa. At his arrest in august 1962, nelson mandela was not only a member of the then underground south african communist party, but was also a member of our partys central committee, the sacp.
Here is the declaration from the recently concluded congress of the south african communist party. In january 1922, less than six months aftertho, q 0 0 60 3 the communist party of south africa white s p r. Manifesto of the communist party of south africa, 1921 a helots bill of rights, 1923 on the expulsion of communists from the icu, 1926 the south african question, ecci resolution 1928 our annual conference an inspiring gathering, 1929 for africanisation of the party, 1934 100 years emancipation of. South africas communist party strips the anc of its multiclass ruling party status thabo leshilo there is a fallout between alliance partners the south african communist party and the. Communist party of south africa cpsa south african. Other articles where communist party of south africa is discussed. Reply to a defender of the congress of south african trade. South african communist party archives page 2 of 5 numsa. The reconstitution of the south african communist party. The south african communist party and the collapse of the soviet union. Julius malema, leader of the anc youth league established decades ago by the thenpowerless african national congress anc party to promote a new generation of leadership in the fight for freedom and equality was convicted in court of using hate speech by publicly singing the song dubhula ibhunu, which translates. The ultimate aim of the party is the building of a communist society. South african communist party new historical express. South african communist party south african communist party central committee november 28, 1991 to.
South african communist party sacp the omalley archives. South african communist party is procapitalist and anti. Manifesto of the communist party of south africa radio free. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. National organising committee dear comrades, please be informed that our regional leadership, elected at the various congresses, is as follows. The south african communist party sacp is a communist party in south africa. It is some 50 years since the formal reconstitution of the south african commu nist party sacp as an underground organisation. The executive committee of the communist international recognises the successes which the communist party of south africa has recently achieved. The communists in the anc leadershipalong with moderate oldtimershave chosen. Founded in 1946, it was a major force in sudanese politics and one of the two most influential communist parties in the arab world the other being the iraqi communist party. South african communist party is procapitalist and antisocialist by zwelinzima vavi.
This is seen in the growth of the communist party, which is now predominantly native in composition. In their long and difficult struggles the national liberation organisations of south africa, including the communist party, have always sought peaceful methods of struggle. Many portside readers follow developments in the international socialist movement, including recent developments in south africa. The history of the south african communist party colin. Mar 21, 2017 meet the new peoples army, a violent unit of the communist party of the philippines. South african communist party how is south african. Meet the new peoples army, a violent unit of the communist party of the philippines. Communists work by exploiting grievances which are genuine or manufactured.
Numsa president cedric gina had to intervene to remind delegates that the sacp was part of the march organised by cosatu against labour. This is africanstyle democracy and another example of why democracy is a huge failure. The day of action, called the red saturday, was organised by the south african communist party as part of their red october campaign. Dec 16, 2014 the official position of the anc, the party that led the country out of apartheid, is that numsas expulsion is a tragedy that weakens the tripartite alliance the decadesold pact between the south african communist party sacp, the ruling anc, and cosatu. Jul 12, 2017 south africas communist party strips the anc of its multiclass ruling party status thabo leshilo there is a fallout between alliance partners the south african communist party and the. The south african communist party was set up in south africa to overthrow the government and take power on its own account. Precolonial history of southern africa south african. Although benjamin fogel denies the relevance of the south african communist party and gets a few facts wrong some of his points are correct.
Why the philippines cant crush its deadly communist. It is the only communist party on the continent which is. The south african communist party sacp is a south african political party allied to the african national congress anc. Yet it will be argued that the communist underground, throughout. South african communist party, the largest and oldest communist party in africa, a. Edgar bases his account on extensive archival work both in south africa as well as in russia, and has some notable interview material. Their key premise, grounded in south african history, is that non communist african leaders 1 the term black is used in this essay to refer to africans, indians and mixedrace. The national democratic revolution documents politicsweb. This article previously appeared in pambazuka news. The formation of the cpsa in 1921 was a turning point in the development of labour politics in south africa. On 30 july 1921 in cape town, fourteen white delegates representing leftwing socialist groups. But it was only after several more months of discussions and breakaways that the cpsa, the precursor to the sacp and the oldest communist party in africa, was formed on the 30th july 1921.
Reply to a defender of the congress of south african trade unions and the south african communist party 11 october 2001 we reproduce below a letter criticising an. But growing pressure from the rank and file of the sacp for a more. Its initial membership was largely white but by the 1930s it had won some support in the anc following involvement in organizing african workers. Dec 07, 2017 the south african communist party s decision to compete in an election against its alliance partner the anc is a watershed moment for them, with important implications for the country. South african communist party admits mandelas leadership role. The south african communist party reported an upsurge in membership at.
The sacp did not publicly announce its existence until the state of emergency was declared by the government after the police massacres of sharpeville and langa in 1960. Debate intensifies around the present character of a decadeslong alliance which achieved state power. In contrast, the sacp didnt hide their enthusiasm for the purge. South african scientists have been actively involved in the study of human origins since 1925 when raymond dart identified the taung child as an infant halfway between apes and humans.
Initially known as the communist party of south africa cpsa, the party changed its name to the south african communist party sacp in 1953, after it had been forced underground. The delay had been due to fears amongst some in the sacp leadership that a premature announcement might prejudice work in the liberation movement as a whole. African communist, 1959 1994 digital innovation south. South african road to socialism communist party of india. New film exposes takeover of south africa by communist terrorists. The birth of the communist party of south africa jstor. Communist party of south africa political party, south.
South african communist party marxists internet archive. South africa, the southernmost country on the african continent, renowned for its varied topography, great natural beauty, and cultural diversity, all of which have made the country a favored destination for travelers since the legal ending of apartheid afrikaans. The south african communist party and the collapse of the soviet. The communist party of south africa which for twentyeight years had marched at the head of the freedom struggles of. The communist party has a membership of about 1,750 of whom 1,600 are natives or coloured. South africas communist party strips the anc of its multi. It is not dated but is known to have been written in 1962, and this is confirmed from the text, which mentions events up to 1962, and pafmecsa, an organization which was. When the south african communist party general secretary, blade nzimande, addressed the congress, he did not get a good welcome. The south african communist party, which helped propel jacob zuma to power, regrets replacing thabo mbeki with a cult figure and putting too much trust. Oct 11, 2001 reply to a defender of the congress of south african trade unions and the south african communist party 11 october 2001 we reproduce below a letter criticising an earlier correspondents email. Why communism appears to be gaining favour in south africa. South african communist party sacp flag the south african communist party sacp is a political party in south africa. It was founded in 1921, was declared illegal in 1950 by the governing national party, and participated in the struggle to end the apartheid system. South african communist party, the largest and oldest communist party in africa, a marxistleninist formation.
The reconstitution of the south african communist party as an underground organisation raymond suttner it is some 50 years since the formal reconstitution of the south african communist party sacp as an underground organisation. It was founded in 1921 and was declared illegal in 1950 by the then governing national party and was unbanned in 1990 together with the release from prison of nelson mandela. Dart called the remains australopithecus africanus, southern apeman, and his work ultimately changed the focus of human evolution from europe and asia to africa. For 40 years 195090 the south african communist party sacp was banned by a government that represented international communism as the source of all.
The history of the liberation struggle in south africa, particularly in the period 1950 to 1994, is marked by a close but complex relationship between the african national congress anc and the south african communist party sacp. February 1, 2018 february 15, 2018 hatfulofhistory. This is african style democracy and another example of why democracy is a huge failure. South african communist party sacp in 1915 the leftist members of the unionbased white labour party broke away because of the partys stand on world war one. This article looks at the way south african banks discriminate against working class and poor people and argues that the sacp should have raised the issue of nationalisation of the banks. Programme of the south african communist party 1962 the road to. South african communist party political party in south africa founded in 1921 as the communist party of south africa.
It is a partner of the tripartite alliance with the african national congress and the congress of south african trade unions cosatu and through this it influences the. Communist party of south africa cpsa south african communist party sacp the communist party of south africa cpsa was established in 1921 with close links to moscow. Manifesto of the communist party of south africa, 1921 a helots bill of rights, 1923 on the expulsion of communists from the icu, 1926 the south african question, ecci resolution 1928 our annual conference an inspiring gathering, 1929 for africanisation of the party, 1934 100 years emancipation of slaves, 1934. Its initial membership was largely white but by the 1930s it had won some support in. Membership form for the sacp estimated to date to the early 1990s.
Programme of the south african communist party 1962 the road to south african freedom this transcript is taken from a clandestine edition, approximately 8cm x 14 cm in size. To win these aims is the immediate task of all the oppressed and democratic people of south africa, headed by the working class and its party7 the communist party. South african communist party is getting a land expropriation. South african communist party 14th congress discusses future role in national politics. This article examines the sacp and its role in contesting the. The communist army advocates overthrowing the government. South african communist party, struggles for freedom on jstor. It is a partner of the tripartite alliance with the african national congress and the congress of south african trade. Some delegates shouted etolling which disrupted the start of his address. Pdf download the african communist free unquote books. They saw the conflict as one between capitalists and imperialists, and believed that workers should not become involved in the war. Jul 18, 2017 south african communist party is procapitalist and antisocialist by zwelinzima vavi.
The factionalist and sectarian behavior of the south african communist party leadership has today turned the trade union movement in south africa into a lap dog of capitalism. The book is a short biography covering part of mofutsanyanas eventful life, a period of turbulence within the communist party of south africa, of which mofutsanyana was at one point general secretary. Nigeria, sa 1966, bram fischer, sudan communists, unity against apartheid, arthur letele obit. The sacp typically enters its candidates on the ancs lists, as do the south african national civic organization and the trade union federation cosatu. South africa history, capital, flag, map, population. The south african communist party was founded in 1921 and has always been in the forefront of the struggle against imperialism and. Their key premise, grounded in south african history, is that noncommunist african leaders 1 the term black. University of cape town, department of adult education and extramural studies, 1991 63 pages. New film exposes takeover of south africa by communist. Pdf after more than twenty years since the collapse of socialism in the soviet union, the south african communist party sacp is one of the few. At his arrest in august 1962, nelson mandela was not only a member of the then underground south african communist party, but was also a. The communist party of south africa, which has been formed by the union of the former international socialist league s.
There is the anc african national congress, the sacp south african communist party and cosatu congress of south african trade unions who, due to their numbers, dictate policy as it suits them. Yesterday was potentially a very important day for south africa. Scp is a communist party in the republic of the sudan. The flag of the party shall be red with the symbol placed in the top lefthand corner. The latter organisation constituted itself as the communist party of south africa in cape town and johannesburg in october 1920. The reconstitution of the south african communist party as. Pdf the south african communist party in the context of the. Iii aims the communist party is the leading political force of the south african working class and is its vanguard in the struggle for national liberation, socialism and peace in our time.
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