Solly Mapaila
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.'
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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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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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.
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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.
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South Africa:
Solly Mapaila criticised Ramaphosa’s handling of the matter.
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South Africa:
Last year SACP leader Solly Mapaila said the party’s decision to contest independently was because they felt neglected by the ANC.
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