South Africa: SACP Has 'Full Confidence' in Ramaphosa - but Support Not Unconditional

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In the aftermath of SONA 2020, SACP Deputy General Secretary Solly Mapaila said the party supported President Cyril Ramaphosa, but this hinged on whether Ramaphosa stays the course of honest leadership. That being said, Mapaila had concerns about the SAA Business Rescue process, saying the way it was being handled could mean the downfall of the entity.

South African Communist Party Deputy General Secretary Solly Mapaila said the SACP had "full confidence" in President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered an "excellent" State of the Nation address on 13 February 2020. But the SACP's support for Ramaphosa was not "unconditional" -- it hinged on whether he stayed the course of honest leadership.

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