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SACP urges ANC to remain humble

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has congratulated the ANC on its 101st anniversary and has urged the party to remain humble.

The ruling party has labeled the motion of no confidence tabled against the president on Thursday as a “playful

Divisions multiply as Zuma’s unity talk rings hollow

Efforts to emulate Mandela haven’t worked out well for President Zuma, who has done more to divide the ANC than unite it, writes Michelle Pietersen.

The outstanding payment relates to the ANC’s centenary celebrations in January

Centenary torch to light up Gauteng

The ANC’s centenary torch will arrive in Gauteng on Friday as part of the organisation’s birthday celebrations.

ANC’s unpaid millions: Lawsuits just keep piling up

ANC’s unpaid millions: Lawsuits just keep piling up

The ANC claims "rain washed away" its debts, while contractors and artists involved in the party’s January 8 centenary celebrations wait to be paid.

Footing the bill for the ANC’s birthday bash

Footing the bill for the ANC’s birthday bash

More than R12-million was spent on accommodation and ‘protocol support’ for heads of state who attended the ANC’s centenary celebrations in Mangaung.

Health department recalls ANC centenary condoms

The Free State health department has recalled over a million condoms distributed for the ANC’s centenary celebrations over quality concerns.

Mantashe’s Phosa rebuke leaves Young Lions snarling

Mantashe wants ‘consistency’ in ANC messages

ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe says the party must communicate consistent messages at all times after remarks made by treasurer Mathews Phosa.

ANC high-rollers spare no expense

ANC high-rollers spare no expense

It was tiny skirts, bulging wallets, flashy cars and booze galore as the ANC celebrated its centenary in Bloemfontein.

Fast-forward back to Kliptown

If it is true that history is written by the victors, then the African National Congress is uniquely positioned.

Zuma frets over new court case challenge

Zuma frets over new court case challenge

The Democratic Alliance’s bid to overturn the dropping of corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma is critical to the ANC’s succession race.

Letters to the Editor: January 13

Letters to the Editor: January 13

Readers weigh in on the ANC centenary celebrations and the state of South Africa’s education.

Zuma goes in to bat for Africa at Brics summit

African dignitaries left with empty bellies at ANC centenary

African leaders attending ANC centenary celebrations had to embark on hasty shopping when they found no food or bedding at their accommodation.

ANC thanks Mangaung for successful centenary bash

The ANC has thanked the municipality of Mangaung in the Free State for hosting the party’s centenary celebrations and making it a "runaway success".

Zuma’s speech: 100 years and counting

Zuma’s speech: 100 years and counting

The <i>M&G</i> rounds up President Jacob Zuma’s January 8 speech to save you the monotony of watching it again.

ANCYL misses centenary message deadline

The ANC Youth League’s message of support reached the printers too late to be included in the ANC’s centenary booklet.

From moaning to merrymaking: Live from Mangaung

From moaning to merrymaking: Live from Mangaung

Judging by responses to the ANC’s birthday bash, the organisers should have skipped the preaching and headed straight for the party.

Zuma declares war on ANC’s ‘demon of factionalism’

President Zuma has plotted out the ANC’s future, promising to defeat factionalism and "political demons" in the party, and to speed up transformation.

ANCYL denies Malema’s ‘white’ judiciary rant

Youth league defends Malema’s ‘baboon’ comments

The ANC Youth League has dismissed reports that its suspended leader Julius Malema said ANC leaders were baboons at a mini-rally in Bloemfontein.

ANC centenary the scene of pomp and ceremony

ANC centenary the scene of pomp and ceremony

ANC centenary celebrations continued into the early hours of Sunday ahead of the historic January 8 statement by President Jacob Zuma in Bloemfontein.

ANC centenary draws praise from African leaders

ANC centenary draws praise from African leaders

African leaders have hailed the ANC in centenary celebrations for the continent’s oldest liberation movement which inspired regional freedom battles.