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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.

Opposition parties have rejected a proposal put forward by the ANC chief whip that a motion of no confidence in the president be debated in February.

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.

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.

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".

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.

Lagarde meets Zuma

Lagarde meets Zuma, warns of ‘eurozone effect’

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde has met with President Jacob Zuma, wrapping up a visit in which she warned that the global growth outlook may be lowered.

Mugabe slates AU’s recognition of Libya’s NTC

Mugabe and Tsvangirai skip ANC centenary celebrations

Zimbabwe media have reported that President Robert Mugabe will not be attending the ANC’s 100th anniversary celebrations in Bloemfontein.

Madiba at ANC centenary? ‘The spirit must move the old man’

Madiba at ANC centenary? ‘The spirit must move the old man’

The ANC expects 46 heads of state at its 100th anniversary bash this weekend, but isn’t sure iconic leader Nelson Mandela will attend.

ANC centenary bash draws international crowd

The ANC has confirmed that a total of 46 sitting heads of state will attend its weekend centenary celebrations in Mangaung in the Free State.

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ANC centenary machine starts its admin engines

Accreditation for the ANC’s centenary festivities, seen as a preview of the party’s elective congressin December, is off to a smooth start.

ANC ramps up centenary support

ANC ramps up centenary support

The ANC hopes to mobilise 100 000 people to take part in its centenary celebrations in Bloemfontein which will be attended by various heads of states.

ANCYL slams paper for Malema clothing claims

ANCYL slams paper for Malema clothing claims

The ANC Youth League has slammed a report claiming Julius Malema would be selling ‘Juju’ branded clothing at the party’s centenary celebrations.

ANC ramps up centenary support

ANC denies anger over centenary bash budget details

The ANC has taken issue with a news report that its chairperson Baleka Mbete has been slated for giving details about the cost of its centenary party.

ANC centenary bash could cost over R400m

The ANC’s centenary could cost over R400-million if spending on infrastructure was included — over and above the R100-million budgeted by the party.

ANC centenary party to cost R100-million

The ANC’s centenary birthday celebrations will cost more than R100-million — a three-day event that includes a presidential gala and a night vigil.