The South African Communist Party's Exploration of the Path to Socialism
Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences, (2026), Vol.6, No.4, pp.313-322
Published: April 20, 2026
DOI: 10.54691/qmgvme30
Abstract
The South African Communist Party has a century-long history of exploring socialism amid hardships. As a Marxist-Leninist party, it has led the working class in struggles while upholding communist ideals. It integrates Marxism-Leninism with South Africa’s realities and advances the national democratic revolution via alliance with the ANC. Facing current challenges, it reflects deeply, forms new perceptions, and uses its century-long experience to boost the innovation and development of South Africa’s socialist cause.
Keywords:
SACP, Socialism, Tripartite Alliance.
APA Citation:
Yue Lei (2026). The South African Communist Party's Exploration of the Path to Socialism. Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences, 6(4), 313-322. https://doi.org/10.54691/qmgvme30
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