# South African Communist Party general secretary, Solly Mapaila, has urged members to remain firm against ultimatums from its alliance partner, the ANC. Briefing the media today, Mapaila says the SACP stands by its independence and principles amid rising tensions over plans to contest the 2026 local government elections independently. He warned against internal pressure being turned into disciplinary action, calling for solidarity and protection of the party’s agenda:
SACP rejects ANC ultimatum over 2026 local government election plan [SOUND]
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