South Africa: Cabinet Tremors - What Will the Communists Do?

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Talks of an imminent Cabinet reshuffle places the South African Communist Party (SACP) in a difficult position. Should its leaders in government resign if the president makes a play for the Treasury? Or should they remain in their jobs, with their perks, and the ability to challenge President Jacob Zuma's clique from the inside? By GREG NICOLSON.

The SACP hasn't taken an official stance on who should be the next leader of the ANC, but it has taken a clear position on the factional battles within the ruling party. Reading from an SACP Central Committee statement on Sunday, Blade Nzimande said Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was "absolutely right" to quote the ANC's 1969 strategy and tactics document.

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