Johan Retief will not investigate a DA complaint over Independent Newspapers journalists wearing ANC attire at the party’s birthday celebrations.

The ANC, which turns 103, will claim custodianship of the Freedom Charter amid celebrations on what is largely "DA turf" in the Western Cape.

The streets of Mitchell’s Plain also caught a glimpse of President Jacob Zuma after his visit to Langa township.

The president’s Western Cape visit ahead of the ANC’s birthday celebration was met with discontent as township residents complained of no electricity.

President Jacob Zuma has hit the ground running as the ANC prepares for birthday celebrations amid promises to tackle poverty in the province.

In a bid to raise awareness around the ANC’s birthday celebrations in the city, Jacob Zuma made house-to-house visits in Philippi, Cape Town.

Haji Mohamed Dawjee’s notes to the introduction of a story about the ANC, two provinces and the contrasts between them.

Despite strong measures by Cape Town to control the scores of ANC revelers expected, ANC anniversary celebrations will continue says Gwede Mantashe.

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