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January 8 Statement

ANC will target ‘dissatisfaction’ in Cape townships ahead of 2026 elections to win back metro
Politics
/ 13 January 2025

ANC will target ‘dissatisfaction’ in Cape townships ahead of 2026 elections to win back metro

Some Khayelitsha residents say the ANC has learned from its past mistakes and is ready to make amends

By Lunga Mzangwe
Youth league president Malatji warns SACP against breaking alliance with ANC
Politics
/ 10 January 2025

Youth league president Malatji warns SACP against breaking alliance with ANC

He also said Jacob Zuma was a ‘counter-revolutionary’ who ‘sold his people for nothing’

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC’s toughest January 8 statement yet as GNU discord hogs the spotlight
Politics
/ 10 January 2025

ANC’s toughest January 8 statement yet as GNU discord hogs the spotlight

The ANC and DA trade jabs as the former prepares to deliver its annual address, with coalition politics under scrutiny

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramaphosa says ANC will shock critics in 2026 local elections, end ‘disrespect’
Politics
/ 9 January 2025

Ramaphosa says ANC will shock critics in 2026 local elections, end ‘disrespect’

The party hopes to win back voters in the Western Cape, where its January 8 commemoration is being held

By Lunga Mzangwe
‘Special leave’ not justified, MEC Mandla Msibi tells Mpumalanga premier
Politics
/ 22 April 2024

‘Special leave’ not justified, MEC Mandla Msibi tells Mpumalanga premier

The ANC suspended Msibi, the party’s provincial treasurer, two weeks before the premier’s action

By Lunga Mzangwe
Difficult ANC anniversary speech for Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 13 January 2024

Difficult ANC anniversary speech for Ramaphosa

Load-shedding and unity are set to dominate the president’s address, which comes at a low point for the party

By Lunga Mzangwe
Covid-19, corruption dominate ANC agenda for 2021
Politics
/ 8 January 2021

Covid-19, corruption dominate ANC agenda for 2021

In the January 8 statement, Ramaphosa says those who bring the ANC into disrepute will no longer be tolerated

By Paddy Harper
Virtual reality a relief this year
Opinion
/ 7 January 2021

Virtual reality a relief this year

Viewing January 8 off the screen instead of from the middle of a stadium should be the way of the future

By Paddy Harper
ANC elective conferences face a second postponement
Politics
/ 5 January 2021

ANC elective conferences face a second postponement

Covid-19 puts the brakes on the governing party again, as 20 regional and provincial elective conferences need to be rescheduled

By Paddy Harper
Zuma takes Soweto to church as he compares the ANC to Jesus Christ
Article
/ 6 January 2017

Zuma takes Soweto to church as he compares the ANC to Jesus Christ

The president urged the ruling party’s supporters to flock to Orlando Stadium this coming Sunday for its 105th anniversary celebration.

By Govan Whittles and Given Sigauqwe
Editorial: ​Loot continua. Let’s party
Article
/ 6 January 2017

Editorial: ​Loot continua. Let’s party

The ANC cannot yet disentangle its ideals and its promises from the internal realpolitik of its leadership battles, such as the clash looming now.

By Editorial
ANC kicks off build-up to 105th anniversary celebration in Gauteng
Article
/ 3 January 2017

ANC kicks off build-up to 105th anniversary celebration in Gauteng

The rally is expected to give the party an opportunity to set the tone and direction for the year ahead.

By Dineo Bendile
Big business coughs up for ANC birthday celebrations
Article
/ 1 January 2015

Big business coughs up for ANC birthday celebrations

Companies will spend a small fortune to mingle with the ruling party’s bigwigs at its birthday bash in the Western Cape next week.

By Qaanitah Hunter and Mmanaledi Mataboge
January 8: Predictable ANC manifesto and Zuma’s boo situation
Article
/ 8 January 2014

January 8: Predictable ANC manifesto and Zuma’s boo situation

Gwede Mantashe says the ANC’s 2014 manifesto will surprise no one. But will Jacob Zuma survive the boos as the party campaigns for election support?

By Verashni Pillay
Khaya Dlanga: What happened to ANC’s ‘first principle’?
Article
/ 8 January 2014

Khaya Dlanga: What happened to ANC’s ‘first principle’?

It’s time the ANC did some soul-searching. It’s time the party returned to its "first principle": justice and equality for all, writes Khaya Dlanga.

By Staff Reporter
ANC backtracks on media tribunal
Article
/ 14 January 2011

ANC backtracks on media tribunal

The ANC has temporarily backed down from its call to establish a media appeals tribunal, but is adamant the press council must reform its rules.

By Mandy Rossouw
No cheap seats at ANC’s ‘people’s dinner’
Article
/ 8 January 2011

No cheap seats at ANC’s ‘people’s dinner’

For this election year the ANC planned to show itself to be a party which cared about people and that valued relationships for their own sake.

By Mandy Rossouw
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Article
/ 2 January 2004

Shifting into high gear

The ANC’s main battle for the 2004 election may not be against other parties, but against over apathy.

By Rapule Tabane

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