Tuesday, 24 February 2026:- The South African Communist Party (SACP) joins the Cuban people in commemorating the 131^st anniversary of the 1895 decisive war for independence of Cuba from Spanish Colonial rule, famously titled “Necessary War” for the total independence of Cuba.

The Cuban people’s struggle against imperialism is not accidental nor mistaken but stands as a legacy of earlier generations whose revolutionary tradition continues to inspire the present generation.

The Bay of Pigs battle and several other memorable battles fought to defend the Cuban revolution for over 70 years remind us that the bravery of the Cubans and moral standing of their cause remain unquestioned. In this era of increased imperialist oppression and isolation of Cuba through the illegal blockade by the imperialist US regime, in particular, and imperialist forces in general, we stand with the Cuban people.

Our solidarity with the Cuban people against imperialist aggression remains an unwavering commitment to their freedom and sovereignty. The memory of 1895 remains a call of duty to this day for those of us who are committed to socialism and struggle for total emancipation of humanity from all forms of oppression.

We call for the end of the illegal blockade of Cuba, the end of the deliberate starvation of Cuba, and for increased solidarity with the Cuban people.