The SACP in Nelson Mandela Bay is preparing to contest the 2026 local government elections, having already established 40 branches across the city as part of its build-up to the regional congress, which began on Thursday.
SACP regional congress co-ordinator Vuyani Limba announced this on the opening day of the congress, which saw about 80 delegates register for the event.
The congress, which ends on Saturday, is being held at the Mendi Arts Centre in New Brighton.
The SACP’s provincial secretary, Xolile Nqatha, will also attend.
Limba said the party was working on establishing itself in all voting stations in the metro through branches.
“As the ANC has done, we are embarking on establishing ourselves in all 60 wards, and so far we have about 40 [branches], which contributed two delegates each for the congress,” Limba said.
He said the SACP had not been doing well in recent years, and Nqatha had formed a reinforcement team to take the region to congress.
“We can only hope that there won’t be any contestation come nomination time during the congress, but we shall wait for the outcome.”
The positions up for contest include those formerly held by chair Andile Mfunda, deputy chair Mazwi Mini, secretary Lunga Nombexeza, deputy secretary Sindiswa Ibitou and treasurer Rosie Daaminds.
The Herald
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