Central Committee of the South African Communist Party

Executive organ of the South African Communist Party

The Central Committee of the South African Communist Party is the highest decision-making body of the South African Communist Party (SACP). It is elected for a five-year term at regular national congresses of the SACP.[1] The 15th National Central Committee was elected in July 2022 and will expire in 2027.[2]

Current membership

Leadership

  • General Secretary: Solly Afrika Mapaila
  • First Deputy General Secretary: Madala Masuku
  • Second Deputy General Secretary: David Masondo
  • National Chairperson: Blade Nzimande
  • Deputy National Chairperson: Thulas Nxesi
  • National Treasurer: Joyce Moloi-Moropa

Members

Historical membership

14th National Congress Central Committee (2017–2022)

Leadership

Elected members

Co-opted members

In June 2019, the following individuals were co-opted onto the Central Committee:

Sydney Mufamadi, Essop Pahad, Charles Nqakula, and David Niddrie were also co-opted onto the committee as "veterans".[3]

13th National Congress Central Committee (2012–2017)

Leadership

Members

12th National Congress Central Committee (2007–2012)

Leadership

Members

The Central Committee co-opted three additional members – Eric Mtshali, Kay Moonsamy, and John Nkadimeng – as "veterans".[4]

References

  1. ^ "National congress is highest authority that can elect central committee – SACP". News24. 29 September 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
  2. ^ Grootes, Stephen (18 July 2022). "The SACP has a new(ish) leadership — so what's next?". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Current Central Committee". South African Communist Party. 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Previous Central Committee Members". South African Communist Party. Retrieved 4 December 2022.

External links

  • Current Central Committee – South African Communist Party