Central Committee of the South African Communist Party

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".