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ANC JANUARY 8 CELEBRATIONS | What you need to know: The ANC’s leadership is expected to outline its priorities for the year when President Cyril Ramaphosa ...
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ANC JANUARY 8 CELEBRATIONS | What you need to know
Key FactsANC Marks 114 Years with Focus on Service Change
Jan 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The ANC celebrated its 114th anniversary in Moses Kotane Municipality with events culminating in a rally where key priorities will be announced.

  • President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the importance of addressing persistent issues like poverty and inadequate infrastructure.

  • The January 8 statement is pivotal ahead of 2026 local elections, emphasizing credible candidates and election readiness.

  • Despite strong ANC support in the North West, residents voiced frustrations over poor service delivery and have begun self-initiated repairs.
  • Many of our people still live in poverty and we are never going to run away from that.
    Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the ANC, during the party's 114th anniversary celebrations.
Ramaphosa during ANC celebrations: 'Many of our people still live in poverty': The party celebrated 114 years of its existence with festivities in Rustenburg ...
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Ramaphosa pays tribute to Moses Kotane ahead of ANC's 114th anniversary celebrations
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Ramaphosa pays tribute to Moses Kotane ahead of ANC's 114th anniversary ...
Key FactsRamaphosa Honors Moses Kotane Ahead of ANC Anniversary
Jan 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • President Cyril Ramaphosa led a wreath-laying ceremony at Moses Kotane’s gravesite in Pella to commemorate his impact on the anti-apartheid struggle.

  • Kotane served as general secretary of the SACP and treasurer of the ANC, joining the Communist Party in 1929 and becoming a key organizer.

  • Ramaphosa praised both Moses and Rebecca Kotane for their discipline, humility, and steadfast commitment to South Africa’s liberation.

  • While Ramaphosa prepares to deliver a keynote address on the anniversary, other ANC leaders participate in community events across the North West province.
  • Moses Kotane stands as a reminder that our struggle requires not only courage in confrontation, but responsibility in organisation and consistency in executing the tasks of our struggle.
    Cyril Ramaphosa during a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of Moses Kotane.
ANC birthday week kicks off in North West: The ANC’s national executive committee is expected to convene a meeting on Monday ahead of its annual January 8 ...
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ANC birthday week kicks off in North West
ANC to outline 2026 election strategy at January 8 Statement in North West: Next Saturday, President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the ANC's January 8 Statement ...
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ANC to outline 2026 election strategy at January 8 Statement in North West
Key FactsANC Unveils 2026 Local Election Roadmap
Jan 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • President Cyril Ramaphosa will present the ANC’s 2026 priorities at the January 8 event in Moruleng to recover lost electoral support.

  • The ANC’s 2024 election setback, with only 40% of votes, is linked to poor service delivery and competition from the MK Party.

  • A four-phase campaign strategy includes training over 200,000 volunteers by January 2026 to strengthen election readiness.

  • Visible government improvements and accountability of representatives are critical for restoring public trust and voter confidence.
  • The performance of deployees across all spheres of government is therefore crucial. Voter mood cannot improve without demonstrable intention and action to fix problems.
    Fikile Mbalula emphasizing the importance of service delivery for voter sentiment.
ANC struggle stalwart Gertrude Shope dies at age 99: Gertrude Shope, a beacon of hope and resilience in the fight against apartheid, has passed away at 99 ...
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ANC struggle stalwart Gertrude Shope dies at age 99