South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC), Africa’s oldest political party has turned 103 years old on Thursday (today).
In a move aimed at consolidating its position, the ANC top five National Executive Committee (NEC) members, comprising President Jacob Zuma will meet members of the public on Thursday ahead of the anniversary celebrations at the Cape Stadium on Saturday.
Announcing Thursday’s activities, ANC national spokesman, Zizi Kodwa, said the party, in the build up to the 103rd anniversary celebrations would continue meeting various communities in the Western Cape province to conscientise them about their party.
He said leading the party was president Zuma, who will be involved in a walkabout and blitz at KwaLanga Township Taxi Rank, Buyambo at Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain at Prominad Mall before holding a mini Rally at the OR Tambo Hall in Khayelitsha.
On the other hand, party deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa would do likewise in a walkabout, blitz and door-to-door at Paarl Township before holding a mini rally at Embekweni Township.
Several African liberation movements, Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states and the African Union (AU) have been invited for Saturday’s event.
ANC was established on January 8, 1912 in Bloemfontein in the Free State Province.
Before transforming into ANC, the party was called the South African Native National Congress (SANNC).
John Dube was ANC’s inaugural president.
Source: allafrica.com
