The South African Communist Party (SACP) in Gauteng held a successful Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) Lekgotla over the last weekend, 5-6 March 2022 in Oupa Phasha District, City of Ekurhuleni. The Lekgotla was attended by members of the PEC, the Office Bearers of the District Executive Committees (DEC) and members of the Young Communist League of South (YCL-SA) in Gauteng province. Alliance partners, the African National Congress (ANC), Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and South African National Civics Association (SANCO) delivered messages of support to the PEC Lekgotla. A key-note address was delivered on behalf of the 14th National Congress Central Committee (CC) by comrade Jenny Schreiner.
In a statement, Nehawu said the passing of its spokesperson Khaya Xaba is not only a loss to the national union but workers in general. The cause of death has not been made known yet.