Anc Centenary
latest news & developmentsSACP 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.
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.
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
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
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 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
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
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
Readers weigh in on the ANC centenary celebrations and the state of South Africa’s education.
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
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.