Dali Mpofu Sets The Record Straight On Claims That MK Party, EFF And SACP Would Rejoin The ANC

uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) national negotiator Advocate Dali Mpofu has dismissed suggestions that left-wing political organisations could return to the African National Congress (ANC) if President Cyril Ramaphosa were to leave office.

Mpofu explained that the South African Communist Party (SACP), MK Party and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) were more interested in establishing an independent progressive political front than reuniting with the ANC. He stressed that cooperation among left-wing organisations should not be confused with plans to return to the ruling party.

His comments come amid renewed speculation about Ramaphosa’s political future following the ANC’s disappointing performance in the 2026 local government elections. However, the ANC has rejected suggestions that the president is preparing to resign.

ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu has maintained that the party’s leadership is not under pressure to step down, while Ramaphosa has also dismissed rumours about his possible resignation.

Mpofu made the remarks as the MK Party prepared to engage the ANC over possible coalition arrangements. Speaking at a Council of the Left media briefing in Boksburg on Thursday, 12 November, he indicated that the upcoming discussions would provide an opportunity to directly challenge the ANC over its decision to cooperate with political parties that the MK Party considers ideologically opposed to its interests.

The briefing coincided with an ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting taking place at a nearby venue, where the ruling party was discussing its political strategy and coalition negotiations.

The Council of the Left was established to bring together progressive political organisations to discuss common political, social and economic challenges. The initiative follows the Conference of the Left convened by the SACP in May, which brought together political parties, trade unions and community organisations.

The broader initiative aims to develop joint campaigns and establish a common programme of action rather than create an entirely new political party.

Mpofu’s position is that left-wing organisations should build their own political platform and strengthen cooperation independently instead of making their future dependent on changes within the ANC’s leadership.

Such an arrangement would allow the participating organisations to work together on issues where they share common interests while maintaining their individual political identities.

However, the organisations involved have different political backgrounds, supporters and strategies. Establishing a united front would therefore require agreement on its membership, objectives, organisational structure and political programme.

No formal agreement outlining a structure, timetable or specific commitments from the SACP, MK Party and EFF has been announced.

The developments come as political parties continue negotiating coalition arrangements following the 2026 local government elections, which left several municipalities without an outright majority.

While parties are trying to establish functioning municipal administrations, discussions about the future of progressive political cooperation are also gaining momentum.

Mpofu’s remarks make it clear that the proposed unity among left-wing organisations should not be interpreted as an attempt to return to the ANC, even if the ruling party is eventually invited to participate in discussions.

Whether the proposed progressive front becomes a stronger political force will depend on the participating organisations’ ability to overcome their differences and agree on a shared programme.

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