ANC celebrates 114 years of existence

Today marks 114 years since the African National Congress (ANC) was founded, making it the oldest liberation movement on the African continent.

The party has been commemorating this milestone in Rustenburg, Northwest, throughout the week with various activities taking place.

Activities include a cake-cutting ceremony and door-to-door campaigns and will conclude with a rally at Moruleng Stadium on Saturday.

At the rally, ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa will outline the party’s key priorities for the year ahead.

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says this year’s January 8 statement is not merely a birthday celebration.

“The ANC’s celebration is about renewal and fighting for freedom. This celebration also focusses on how we can work with South Africans and create jobs. It is also about what the president will say in terms of the marching orders to ANC members,” Mbalula added.