12 February 2014
The SACP joins the African National Congress (ANC) in welcoming the court ruling preventing the DA ("Democratic Alliance) from exporting anarchy to ANC headquarters Luthuli House. As expressed by their leader at the onset of their new attempt of a counter-revolution, the DA`s intention was to take a "war to Luthuli House". This was later characterised as a "frontal war". It became clear yesterday that the DA hired mercenaries or a paramilitary force in the form of some unidentified private security company accompanied by a rented mob from outside the DA`s core electoral base of colonial and apartheid capitalist beneficiaries. The SACP condemns the DA`s incitement of violence in the strongest terms possible. The DA must be held responsible for any violent-related outcomes that may occur as a result of their declared "war".
We also reject Mmusi Maimane`s allegations, quoted by Mail & Guardian online (12 February 2014), among others baselessly alleging that the SACP issued a statement threatening the DA. Maimane is DA`s candidate for premier position in Gauteng Province who has absolutely no chance to become such as the ANC continues to enjoy overwhelming support and will definitely emerge victorious again.
The march by the DA is in fact an act of desperation as their own research is telling them that they will lose the national elections dismally and that the ANC may perform even better. The DA is also using cheap diversionary tactics in the light of the achievements of the ANC over the last 20 years and in the wake of the massive January 8 rallies.
The SACP has warned the DA not to engage in things they have no capacity to sustain. We reiterate this principled position. The court ruling in fact confirmed our correctness, hence the DA was this morning no longer scheduled to reach Luthuli House but another destination elsewhere with their helmets, millions of rands and booked hospital wards they hoped will be filled with ANC supporters if not some elements from their rented mob.
The insignificant DA is trying to magnify its non-existent or immaterial stature by equating itself to the ANC through provocative manoeuvres. While we remain available to stop any anarchy from being exported to Luthuli House, the SACP will focus on and pull all stops to cement ANC electoral victory and ensure increased majority in the forthcoming elections.
Issued by SACP
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Alex Mashilo - Spokesperson
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Email: alexmashilo.sacp@gmail.com