The ANC's national policy conference has started in Midrand
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After ANC chair Baleka Mbete welcomed delegates, the ANC’s centenary flame was brought into the main conference hall at Gallagher Estate by Umkhonto we Sizwe soldiers and was handed to President Jacob Zuma, who began his opening address shortly before 11am.
About 3 500 delegates have gathered in Johannesburg to discuss the ruling party’s policies. – Sapa