Capitalism is gambling with people's lives, says Nzimande

SACP general secretary Blade Nzimande yesterday called on members to build and intensify the working class organisation

Nzimande, pictured, was addressing the provincial council held at Intsebenziswano High School in Philippi, Cape Town.

Nzimande cited unemployment, poverty and inequalities as the challenges facing the country. He said as an organisation they were against labour brokers and the e-tolling system since they oppress the poor people.

"We need to expose even those in the organisation who support labour brokers. The DA represents only the middle class, not the interest of black and coloured working class," he said.

He lashed out at capitalists, saying they failed to develop the country.

"Capitalism is full of crisis. It is gambling with people's lives. The Communist Party is the only alternative to the crisis we are experiencing today," Nzimande said. He urged communists to be in the forefront in the communities.

Nzimande questioned the ANC Youth League's position in the struggle for economic freedom being fought in the country.

"You cannot have economic freedom under capitalists. They must tell us the content they are talking about," the minister of higher education said.