ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Tripartite Alliance cannot afford to split as the party prepares for the 2026 local government elections.

In the wake of the January 8th Statement this past weekend, the ANC  emphasized the need for unity within the alliance, especially following the  SACP’s announcement to contest the upcoming local government elections.

However, questions have been raised by at least one political party about  whether the SACP has the electoral strength to make a significant impact at the  polls.