ANC January 8 Rally: Ramaphosa to outline year ahead

Final preparations are underway for the African National Congress (ANC)'s annual January 8 rally, where party president Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to outline the organisation’s roadmap for the year.

The rally forms part of the ANC's 114th anniversary celebrations, taking place at Moruleng stadium, just outside Rustenburg, in the North West.

Ramaphosa's address is expected to issue marching orders to all ANC members, spell out the party's key priorities for the year, and touch on preparations for the upcoming municipal elections.

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Outside the Moruleng stadium, there is a hive of activity, with ANC flags and banners colouring the entire community.

Several buses have already arrived at the stadium, transporting supporters from various regions across the Northwest ahead of the ANC's January 8 rally.

The party expectsa turnout of about 30,000 people, with Ramaphosa set to address the crowd.

Azwihangwisi Mphadi, who travelled all the way from Musina in Limpopo to attend the event, said she believes the ANC remains the best party to govern.

"Our children went to school for free. They eat for free and have paid for transport. This is all because of the anc. The ANC took us out of darkness," said Mphadi.

Mphadi said that while she's aware of the party's many challenges, she still believes it can return to what she calls its former glory.