Solly Mapaila

Solly Mapaila

politician South Africa

Solly Mapaila is the leader of the South African Communist Party (SACP) and a prominent figure in South African politics. He has been critical of the ANC's governance and economic policies, arguing that the SACP's decision to contest elections independently stems from feeling neglected by the ANC, which he described as 'weak.'

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
579,907
Power
3,422$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 2 5.00 0.89% +10% 59,308,690 579,907 $350,000 3,422$
Totals 2 59,308,690 579,907 $350,000 3,422$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Solly Mapaila is the general secretary of the SACP who announced the party's decision to contest the next local government elections alone. 5

Mail & Guardian: SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC election strategy meetings – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Solly Mapaila, the SACP general secretary, announced that the party’s national executive had decided to contest the 2026 local government elections independently. 5

Mail & Guardian: ANC has failed to convince SACP against contesting 2026 elections independently – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Last year SACP leader Solly Mapaila said the party’s decision to contest independently was because they felt neglected by the ANC. 6

Mail & Guardian: SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC – The Mail & Guardian