The South African Communist Party (SACP) in Limpopo has officially announced its campaign leaders and mayoral candidates across key local and district municipalities as part of its preparations for the upcoming local government elections.
The party’s Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) released the names for municipalities in the Waterberg, Vhembe, and Mopani districts. Leadership selections for the Sekhukhune District will be announced later.
Key Mayoral Candidates Announced
The party has deployed prominent campaign leaders to head municipal races across three major districts:
Waterberg District
In the Waterberg region, the SACP appointed Semole Rosina Masipa as the campaign leader for the Waterberg District Municipality.
Local municipality campaign leaders include:
*Mogalakwena: Malesela David Makhafola
*Thabazimbi: Tumisang Jacob Pilane
*Bela-Bela: Butana Mabunda
*Lephalale: Rabohloko Aaron Mokgehle
*Modimolle-Mookgophong: Sebata Mmaphuthi Daphney
Vhembe District
For the Vhembe District Municipality, Merriam Ramadwa was selected to lead the campaign.
Local municipality leaders in the district include:
*Thulamela: Skinjar Ramugumo
*Musina: Taxy Nare
*Makhado: Azwindini Mashabela
*Collins Chabane: Andrew Kotani
Mopani District
In Mopani, McDonald Sibuyi will lead the district municipality campaign.
Local municipality leaders include:
*Greater Tzaneen: Nelson Ramokgolo
*Maruleng: David Sekgobela
*Giyani: Beauty Shiviti
*Greater Letaba: Molate Mokgwaripa
*Ba-Phalaborwa: Ishmail Mphenyane
The party noted that campaign leaders for municipalities in the Sekhukhune District are still being finalized.
Focus on Community Power and Basic Services
The SACP statement stressed that its campaign focus is not just about winning municipal seats. The party stated that local communities must play an active role in shaping development priorities, watching over spending, and holding elected leaders accountable beyond the election period.
Through political education, community engagement, and campaign rallies, the party aims to champion public ownership and working-class representation in local councils. The campaign will centre on securing basic human rights for residents, specifically clean water, reliable electricity, safe roads, and community safety.
The party concluded by stating that the fight for better local government remains closely connected to its broader political mission to put people before profits.