Blade Nzimande, Chairperson of the South African Communist Party (SACP), has strongly criticized the African National Congress (ANC) for its decision to form a Government of National Unity (GNU) with the Democratic Alliance (DA). This stance reflects ongoing tensions between the SACP and ANC within the Tripartite Alliance, which also includes COSATU.

Nzimande and other SACP leaders argue that the DA's ideological positions are fundamentally at odds with the ANC's vision of a National Democratic Revolution. The SACP views the collaboration with the DA as undermining the struggle against unemployment, inequality, and capitalist exploitation. Solly Mapaila, SACP's Secretary-General, has publicly stated that working with the DA contradicts the progressive goals of the alliance, escalating criticism toward ANC leadership, including President Cyril Ramaphosa【6】【7】.

In response, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has expressed concern over the public nature of the SACP's critiques, emphasizing the need to manage alliance disputes internally. The ANC-SACP bilateral meeting held recently sought to address these disagreements, but differences over the GNU and broader alliance dynamics remain unresolved【6】【7】. The SACP has hinted at asserting greater independence in future electoral participation and has repeatedly questioned the ANC's commitment to its historical alliance objectives. This situation highlights growing fractures within the alliance and could influence the political landscape ahead of upcoming elections【6】【7】.