ANC, SACP relations like that of brothers - Motlanthe

Sunday, July 15, 2012

"Because the relationship between the SACP and the ANC is and has always been familial, it can best be described as that of siblings," he said.

Motlanthe was speaking at the SACP's 91st celebratory gala dinner at the International Convention Centre in Durban on Saturday.

He said such a relationship had "equipped those of us in the ANC with the necessary tools of analysis and education needed for us to develop ourselves and successfully prosecute the struggle. It also helped us to understand the needs of the oppressed people better and to articulate our vision for a free and democratic South Africa that belongs to its entire people, black and white."