ANC LIMPOPO DELEGATES BOO SACP 2ND DEPUTY PROVINCIAL SECRETARY COMRADE PERCY NDIALA AT 11TH PROVINCIAL ELECTIVE CONFERENCE – MAPAILA SLAMS ANC LEADERSHIP

SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila, who slammed the ANC leadership for fostering an environment of division and disrespect. Mapaila accused senior ANC officials of fueling tension with their utterances, contributing to the hostile reception Ndlala received.

By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian

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In a shocking display of disrespect, ANC Limpopo delegates booed Percy Ndlala, the SACP 2nd Deputy Provincial Secretary, during the 11th Provincial Elective Conference, preventing him from delivering a message of support.

The irony is striking, given that the same conference elected Dr Phophi Ramathuba, an SACP Deputy Provincial Chairperson, as the ANC's Provincial Chairperson and Limpopo's first female Premier.

The incident sparked outrage from SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila, who slammed the ANC leadership for fostering an environment of division and disrespect. Mapaila accused senior ANC officials of fueling tension with their utterances, contributing to the hostile reception Ndlala received.

"Comrade Ndlala was denied a platform to speak simply because he represents the SACP," Mapaila said. "This behavior undermines the alliance and shows a lack of respect for our partnership. The ANC must understand that the SACP has its own decisions and deserves reciprocal respect."

Mapaila also criticized the ANC's decision-making process, highlighting the decision to elect Dr Ramathuba as Provincial Chairperson. "The SACP played a pivotal role in grooming Dr Ramathuba, who now leads the ANC in Limpopo," Mapaila noted. "This shows the SACP's influence and contribution to ANC leadership, yet the ANC denies our members basic courtesy."

Mapaila revealed that this was not an isolated incident, stating that he has been barred from speaking at several ANC events. He blamed senior ANC members for orchestrating these incidents, citing the SACP's decision to contest elections independently as the reason.

"The SACP has resolved to go to the polls alone, and we have already started with by-elections," Mapaila said. "We will also participate in the local elections and national elections. The ANC must respect our decision and stop trying to undermine our efforts."

The SACP's strong reaction to the incident underscores the deep-seated tensions within the alliance, with the party determined to assert its independence and challenge the ANC's dominance. As the political landscape in South Africa continues to evolve, one thing is certain: the SACP will not be silenced or marginalized.

The ANC, on the other hand, faces a critical test of its leadership and commitment to the alliance. Will it take steps to address the divisions and disrespect within its ranks, or will it continue to alienate its partners and risk further fragmentation? The eyes of the nation are watching.