Johannesburg, 11 June 2024 - The General Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Solly Mapaila, condemned the blockade and sanctions imposed by the United States government against Cuba and reiterated his party's firm position of support for the Cuban government and people.
Speaking at the first day of the National Political Conference of the National Union of Mineworkers of South Africa (NUM), Mapaila defended Cuba as an independent, sovereign and free nation building its own socialism.
Other leaders of the tripartite alliance were also present at the event, such as Buti Manamela on behalf of the ANC and Mike Shingange representing COSATU.
Cuban Ambassador to South Africa, Enrique Orta González and Third Secretary Bryan Betancourt Brito attended on behalf of the embassy.
(Cuban Embassy in South Africa)