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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Solly Mapaila sharply rebuked Gwede Mantashe’s accusation that the SACP is committing 'political suicide'.
From Morogoro to Moruleng – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-11
Solly Mapaila is the general secretary of the SACP who announced the party's decision to contest the next local government elections alone.
SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC election strategy meetings – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-11Solly Mapaila, the SACP general secretary, announced that the party’s national executive had decided to contest the 2026 local government elections independently.
ANC has failed to convince SACP against contesting 2026 elections independently – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-01
Solly Mapaila criticised Ramaphosa’s handling of the matter.
SACP’s decision to contest elections will split members – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-07Last year SACP leader Solly Mapaila said the party’s decision to contest independently was because they felt neglected by the ANC.
SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-18
