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

Young Communist League Of South Africa (YCLSAY) Moses Kotane Province Believes That MEC Motsumi’s Intentions Are Good But Ultimately Even A 95% Pass Rate Will Just Lead To Increased Youth Unemployment

August, 06 2025 The Young Communist League of South Africa in Moses Kotane (North West province) has noted the circulating video of MEC Viola Motsumi speaking to underperforming schools. In principle...

STATEMENT OF THE YOUNG COMMUNIST LEAGUE OF SOUTH AFRICA ON THE CURRENT GEOPOLITICAL DYNAMICS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

21 June 2025 The Young Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA) expresses our resolute solidarity with the Palestinian people, particularly those in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, and with the...

Statement of the WPC on the war escalation between Israel and Iran

14th June 2025 The WPC expresses its strong condemnation of the recent and ongoing air attacks of Israel against Iran. The Israeli regime which has its hands in blood with the ongoing genocidal war...

YCLSA Provincial Committee Saddened by the Passing of Comrade Sive Dlula

09 June 2025 The Young Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA) Provincial Committee, is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of our comrade, Sive Dlula. Comrade Dlula served as a dedicated member...

Newly elected President of the World Federation of Democratic Youth- Cde Gonçalo Lopes, closing remarks at the 21st General Assembly of WFDY Windhoek , Namibia

Comrades, First of all, I would like to extend a few words of thanks and greetings. First, to the SWAPO Party, to the President of the Republic of Namibia, and to the Namibian government, and through...

YCLSA Political Statement on the outcomes of the 21 st General Assembly of the World Federation of Youth from the 20 to 25 May 2025 Windhoek, Namibia

26 May 2025. Johannesburg, South Africa. We pledge ourselves to build the unity of youth of the world, all races, all colours, all na-tionalities, all beliefs. To eliminate all traces of fascism from...

THE REVOLUTIONARY LIFE & TIMES OF RUTH FIRST & HER LEGACY

Ruth First’s Truth Lasts! Ronnie Kasrils It is an honour to have been invited by the Young Communist League (YCL) to deliver this lecture concerning one of its most illustrious former leaders, Comrade...

YCLSA Statement On The Expulsion Of South Africa’s Ambassador By Trump’s Rogue Right-Wing Administration

Statement by the Young Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA) 16 March 2025 Introduction: The Latest Racist Attack on South Africa's Sovereignty The Young Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA)...

YCLSA Responds To The 2025 Budget: No Happy Ending For The Youth

Statement by the Young Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA) 14 March 2024 Introduction The Young Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA) unequivocally rejects the 2025 Budget tabled by the...

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