NATIONAL OFFICE BEARERS

Interim National Secretary

Jan Nabane (M) GP

Interim National Chairperson

Mzwandile Thakhudi (M) FS

Interim National Treasurer

Tarik Lalla (M) GP SASCO

Interim 1st Deputy National Secretary

Ponego Pookgoadi (F) MP

Interim 2nd Deputy National Secretary

Thandeka Nkosi (F) MM (KZN)

Interim Deputy National Chairperson

Dr Thabani Dlamini (M) EC

OUR VISION

We are devoted to the interests of all young people and dedicated to the revolutionary cause of the working class of our country and the globe.

OUR MISSION

We are committed to and struggle for the transformation of South Africa from a capitalist society to a socialist society in which there is no exploitation of one person or group by another.

CHARACTER

Be an independent and voluntary youth formation of young people from the age of 14 (fourteen) to the age of 35 (thirty-five) that derives its organisational existence from and functions as an autonomous youth wing of the SACP.

LATEST NEWS

YCL Statement To All 2007 Matriculants!

7 October 2007 As the Young Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA) we wish the 2007 matriculants all the best in their final examinations. We salute the teachers who have been working tirelessly and...

Buti Manamela’s address to protesting students at Wits – Wits is not an exclusive club for the super rich and wealthy students!

5 October 2007 Viva YCL Viva! Viva SASCO Viva! Viva ANC YL Viva! Amandla! The Young Communist League fully supports this protest by the students at Wits University! As the YCL we are with you...

Message from ANC Deputy President Jacob G. Zuma on the occasion of the 85th Anniversary of the Young Communist League of South Africa

25 May 2007 It is with a great sense of pride that we celebrate the 85th Anniversary of the formation of the Young Communist League of South Africa. The Young Communist League first came to life at a...

Speech by the National Secretary of the Young Communist League to the Second Provincial Congress of Limpopo

Mastec College, 26-29 April 2007 Context of the National Conference Few months before the 12th National Congress of the SACP; Immediately after the historic Second National Congress of the YCLSA;...

Keynote address delivered by Buti Manamela, National Secretary of the Young Communist League

Power to the People: In Memory of Chris Hani Wallacedene, Cape Town, 21 April 2007 I would like to acknowledge the invitation by this branch for inviting me once again to commemorate the late General...

Speech delivered by ANC Deputy President Jacob Zuma at the Chris Hani Memorial Lecture

University of Limpopo, 24 March 2007 National Secretary of the Young Communist League, Comrade Buti Manamela, Members of the Provincial Executive Committee of the YCL in Limpopo, Leadership of the...

By Khaye Nkwanyana (D. National Secretary) – YCL presentation to SADTU in Kwamashu Human Rights Commemoration

Our set of human rights as codified in our constitution - do they go enough for us as the left? 22 March 2007 With the advent of democracy in 1994 and the new constitution - Act 108 which was adopted...

Zwelinzima Vavi’s address to the Young Communist League National Congress

15 December 2006, Mangosuthu Technikon Comrades and distinguished guests; I am honoured to stand in front of you for the second time to address your esteemed Congress. Revolutionary greetings from the...

Build the Young Communist League as South Africa’s political school for communism!

Blade Nzimande, General Secretary, SACP 15 December 2006 Cde Chair, the National Secretary of the YCL, cde Buti Manamela and the National Committee of the YCL, Members of the SACP Central Committee...

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