The South African Communist Party (SACP) held a Central Committee Plenary meeting from November 29 to December 1. They released a statement that included positions on a number of domestic issues as well as this excellent anti-imperialist overview of the international situation from Cuba to Gaza to Sudan and beyond.
The SACP unequivocally condemns the intensification of imperialist aggression globally and reaffirms its solidarity with all peoples resisting oppression and occupation. The decline of the United States-led unipolar world is a clear sign of the crisis within imperialism itself. For decades, the US has imposed its Monroe Doctrine on Cuba and neo-liberal agenda on the world, exploiting nations through coercive economic practices. However, the emergence of a multipolar world, driven by the rise of the People’s Republic of China and the assertiveness of the Russian Federation, signifies a growing challenge to the US-led imperialist collective West.
The SACP stands firmly with the government and people of Cuba, who continue to endure the illegal US blockade and relentless imperialist attempts to undermine their socialist development path.
We also express our unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people, victims of the apartheid Israeli settler regime’s genocidal aggression, and the people of Western Sahara, still suffering under Moroccan occupation.
Likewise, we extend our support to the peoples of Venezuela, Syria and Lebanon, who face ongoing imperialist attacks and machination.
We call for an immediate end to the war in Sudan, which also threatens the peace and sovereignty of the African continent.
Further, we reiterate our support for the people of Swaziland struggling for democracy and freedom.
The African continent remains a focal point of imperialist exploitation, where neo-colonial structures perpetuate dependency and poverty. The ongoing conflicts in Sudan, the DRC and Mozambique are not driven by internal dynamics only. In no small measure, these conflicts are further evidence of imperialist powers causing instability to extract resources and maintain control.
The SACP expresses solidarity with the people of Mozambique and FRELIMO against imperialist interference, destabilisation and post-election violence. Mozambique needs the government to focus on serving the people, achieving inclusive development, peace and an end to wars.
The SACP wishes SWAPO of Namibia success in the Namibian elections held at the end of November 2024. SWAPO is a crucial force in the anti-imperialist struggle. As a result, imperialist forces, using money politics and media mouthpieces, have engaged in machinations and propaganda against SWAPO and ultimately the majority of the Namibian people.
The SACP reiterates the necessity of regional and wider African continental unity as a counter-hegemonic force. Unity among African people and states, anchored in anti-imperialist and emancipatory principles, is essential to dismantle the domination by the imperialist collective West. This is crucial for the imperative to build economies that serve the needs of the people rather than the profits of multinational exploiters.
The Palestinian people’s struggle exposes the ruthless motives of imperialism. Backed by the US, the apartheid Israeli settler regime’s aggression in Gaza aims not only to annihilate the Palestinian people but also to seize control of critical natural resources, including offshore gas reserves. These actions reveal the true nature of imperialist alliances and their disregard for human rights and sovereignty. The SACP calls on all progressive forces worldwide to intensify their solidarity with the Palestinian people and demand an immediate end to Israeli apartheid and genocide.
As the unipolar world order declines, it is imperative to consolidate a multipolar framework that prioritises justice, equality, peace and an end to global uneven development. The SACP supports initiatives such as BRICS, which, while not yet perfect, represent a significant step towards building a counter-hegemonic pole that challenges the US-led imperialist collective West domination. However, true liberation will require more than state-led alliances. It necessitates the active mobilisation of working-class forces, trade unions and people’s movements to construct a future without the exploitation of one person and state by another.
The SACP reiterates its commitment to international solidarity as a cornerstone of our struggle. We will continue to work with anti-imperialist movements and build platforms for co-operation and resistance. In this critical moment, the choice before humanity is stark: emancipation and socialism on the one hand or barbarism and slavery on the other hand. The SACP is resolute in advancing the national, anti-imperialist, democratic revolution towards non-capitalist development, a socialist future. We are resolute in supporting all oppressed peoples in their fight for self-determination, justice and peace.
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