Analysis of the Methods, Effects, and Prospects of the SACP in Pursuing Socialist Policies

Tianqi Zhu

doi:10.54097/9tckzy08

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Tianqi Zhu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/9tckzy08

Keywords:

SACP, Socialist Construction in South Africa, Neoliberalism, Partisanship, Difficulties and Methods, Corruption Issues

Abstract

SACP has undergone many changes in its search for socialism over the past hundred years, adopting a unique combination of socialist and national revolution and a strategy of revolutionary improvement. However, introducing neoliberal policies in South Africa has led to economic inequality and social problems, and defeats have been repeated. The reasons for the ineffectiveness of the socialist construction include the interlocking of parties, corruption, interference from capitalist forces, and the weakness of the SACP and the loss of popular support. Although the future of socialism in South Africa remains uncertain, improvements such as strengthening political consensus, fighting corruption, and promoting economic recovery promise a more effective realization of its socialist claims.

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