SACP and COSATU Eastern Cape bilateral statement

30 August 2014

Consolidating working class unity towards the radical second phase of our transition

The South African Communist Party (SACP) and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern Cape held a constructive and meaningful bilateral meeting on the 29 August 2014 in East London.

The meeting was held as the means of solidifying the programmatic relations between these two left axis and long standing allies. For we understand our programmatic relations anchored on Marxist-Leninist tools of analysis are the hope at the hands of the working class in our country.

The meeting reaffirmed the outcomes of the bilateral between our formations, the SACP and COSATU National Office Bearers. We further committed our formations to work together in defining the context and content of the radical second phase of the transformation. The bilateral meeting further committed these left axis to build the unity of the working class through concrete joint campaigns that include amongst others the banning of labour brokers, work for the acceleration of land and agrarian reform as part of our economic transformation and food security.

The meeting further expressed its support for the provincial government to drive the re-industrialization of the province and build its manufacturing capacity to decisively fight poverty and the creation of work. The two formations also committed themselves to a fearless fight against corruption as it constitutes the immediate threat to taking forward our revolution.

The bilateral meeting also agreed to convene a joint political school as part of the efforts to deepen a shared understanding on the burning questions facing the working class here at home and globally. The two formations also committed to contribute into building a working class led movement as part of our collective efforts to reclaim our villages and township, consolidating our traditional base.

The meeting closed on a high note and renewed commitment to defend our broad movement against the onslaught of imperialism and its agents.

Issued by SACP and COSATU Eastern Cape

Enquiries:

Xolile Nqatha
SACP Provincial Secretary
Cell: 0823135005

And:
Buyile "Micvicar" Dyasopu
COSATU Provincial Secretary
Cell: 0842542882

Contact:
Siyabonga Mdodi
SACP Provincial Spokesperson
Cell: 0833588070
Tel: 0406351042
Fax: 0862681281
Email: simdodi@gmail.com