Sanco Nw Distance Itself from Support for Sacp in the Local Government Elections

Paul Sebegoe of SANCO Coordinating Committee in the North West Province

The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in the Northwest on Tuesday distanced itself from a declaration of support for the South African Communist Party (SACP) in the forthcoming 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE).

SANCO Provincial Interim Committee Convenor, Paul Sebegoe mentioned that the pronouncement made at the SACP Provincial Congress over the past weekend is not only unfortunate but divisive as it has undermined structures of the civic movement across the province and country at large.

“The misguided posture has equally undermined the unity process including organizational discipline and the sacrosanct values espoused in the SANCO constitution,” highlighted Sebegoe.

The departure from established protocol and procedures that are supposed to guide decision making at the highest level will have far reaching implications for individuals that continuously undermine SANCO’s historic mission as the vanguard of our communities, he stressed.

He pointed out that SANCO does not exist for self-serving leaders but for communities, hence extensive consultation would have preceded a decision of this magnitude bearing in mind that only the National Conference can review a constitutional decision.

“The national leadership of the organization will have to move swiftly to protect the SANCO brand and clarify its position on the matter,” he underscored.

He reiterated support for the ANC in the LGE to deepen transformation for the benefit of communities that are yearning for accountable, people driven and community centered development.

Sebegoe urged the membership of SANCO and communities not to be misled by dubious characters that do not meet the criterion to be elected as ANC councillors.

“As SANCO, we will support candidates that are endorsed by our communities and ratified by the extended alliance as per the guidelines. We call on our members to work side by side with the ANC towards a decisive victory in the LGE,” he concluded.