SACP calls for GNU's downfall

MIDDELBURG - The South African Communist Party (SACP) has again spared no criticism over the Government of National Unity (GNU).

The SACP and African National Congress (ANC) joined trade union federation COSATU in its annual commemoration of Workers' Day.

While there are a number of rallies being held across the country, this year's national event is being held in Mpumalanga.

Taking to the podium first to deliver a message of support, SACP general secretary, Solly Mapaila, opened with a jab on a number of political issues.

"Down with VAT, down. Forward with the NHI, forward. Forward with the implementation of the BELA Act, forward. Down with the GNU, down."

COSATU leader, Zingiswa Losi, weighed in on matters of national importance during her address to supporters gathered at the Kees Taljaard Stadium in Middelburg.

"The budget, comrades, must be progressive and not punishing. It must create jobs and it must tax the wealthy."

In his brief address, ANC president, Cyril Ramaphosa, had this to say.

"Be it the BELA Act, be it the Expropriation Act, all that has happened because of you."

The main event has wrapped up.