The Central Committee of the South African Communist Party is the highest decision-making body of the South African Communist Party (SACP). It is elected for a five-year term at regular national congresses of the SACP.[1] The 15th National Central Committee was elected in July 2022 and will expire in 2027.[2]
In June 2019, the following individuals were co-opted onto the Central Committee:
Sydney Mufamadi, Essop Pahad, Charles Nqakula, and David Niddrie were also co-opted onto the committee as "veterans".[3]
The Central Committee co-opted three additional members – Eric Mtshali, Kay Moonsamy, and John Nkadimeng – as "veterans".[4]