Media Statement
2024
- Oct 12, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) mourns the passing of Comrade Tito Mboweni, a former member of our National Executive Committee, former Minister in our democratic government, and former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank.
- Oct 9, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) has noted with concern remarks attributed to the Deputy Chairperson of the ANC Sub-Committee on International Relations Comrade Obed Bapela.
- Oct 8, 2024
The National Working Committee convened its regular meeting on the 07 October 2024 to consider and resolve on matters pertaining various programmes of the organisation.
- Oct 4, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the conviction of Former CFO of Steinhoff, Andries “Ben” la Grange who has been sentenced to a 10 year imprisonment, with 5 years suspended by the Pretoria Specialised Crimes Court.
- Oct 1, 2024
Following the National Spokesperson Cde Mahlengi Bhengu’s leave of absence, granted due to family bereavement and related matters, the ANC takes this opportunity to update all its structures, the media fraternity and all stakeholders, that she is back from compassionate leave and has resumed all her official duties.
- Sep 12, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) dips its banners as it mourns the passing of Comrade Pravin Gordhan, a courageous soldier of our movement who dedicated his life fighting for and in the service of our people.
- Sep 10, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) sends its revolutionary felicitations to the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) on its powerful milestone of 80 years of revolutionary struggle.
- Sep 7, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) remembers 28 martyrs of the Bisho Massacre who fell at the hands of the repressive Bantustan regime of Joshua Oupa Gqozo in the former Ciskei government.
- Sep 6, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) congratulates the South African Students’ Congress (SASCO) on its 33rd anniversary.
- Sep 5, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) commends our law enforcement agencies for their swift and effective action in recovering stolen copper valued at approximately R20 million at a scrapyard at Martin Drive, Queensburgh, Ethekwini Municipality, on Wednesday, 4 September 2024.
- Sep 3, 2024
Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme House: Today, I attended a historic meeting that has undoubtedly strengthened the alliance and ensured that we emerge stronger and united.
- Sep 2, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) would like to express its deep appreciation and bid farewell to the former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as he embarks on his well-deserved retirement after being on the bench for 27 years.
- Sep 2, 2024
This morning we convened a meeting to address the challenges that have polarized relations between the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal and the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) and to put the matter to bed.
- Aug 30, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the thorough clarification provided by President Cyril Ramaphosa in Parliament on the ongoing commitment to South Africans regarding the provision of houses made in Alexandra in 2019.
- Aug 28, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) mourns the passing of Comrade Elizabeth van der Heyden, a courageous revolutionary who dedicated her life to the fight for freedom and equality.
- Aug 28, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) mourns the passing of Nicholas Wolpe, founder and CEO of the Liliesleaf Trust. Wolpe was the son of Harold Wolpe and AnnMarie Wolpe, whose Rivonia farm, Liliesleaf, provided a safe haven for ANC activists, including President Nelson Mandela, during the 1960’s.
- Aug 27, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) has learned with sadness of the passing of Professor Brian O’Connell, an academic, leader and former Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape (UWC).
- Aug 26, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the apology and unconditional withdrawal of proposal made by Comrade Dada Morero, Mayor of Johannesburg at the ANC Greater Johannesburg Regional Lekgotla this weekend.
- Aug 26, 2024
The signing of the NHI Act by President Cyril Ramaphosa is a testament to our dedication to ensuring that all South Africans, regardless of their socio- economic background, have access to quality healthcare.
- Aug 25, 2024
The headline and first paragraph of the article make a categorical claim about the meeting to the effect that the National Working Committee “stripped the Provincial Executive Committee of its powers.”
- Aug 22, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the gazetting of regulations that solidify the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) as a permanent unit within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
- Aug 16, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) reflects on the Marikana tragedy with profound grief and a renewed commitment to ensuring that such a calamity never occurs again.
- Aug 15, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) has noted the results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter (Q2) of 2024.
- Aug 9, 2024
As we commemorate Women’s Day in this year of celebrating 30 years of democracy, the African National Congress (ANC) honours not only the remarkable achievements and invaluable contributions of women throughout South Africa’s history but also their ongoing efforts and struggles in shaping our society today.
- Aug 8, 2024
The NEC focused extensively on an analysis of the elections results, the ideological currents that are playing out in the country as expressed in the elections outcomes and the strategic issues that the ANC must focus on to defend and advance the agenda of progressive social transformation.
- Aug 1, 2024
Today marks the beginning of Women’s Month. The ANC sees Women’s Month as a moment of reflection on how far we have come as a nation on our journey towards women empowerment and gender equality.
- Aug 1, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) can confirm that our legal team is appearing in the High Court of South Africa (KwaZulu Natal Region) to seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal, alternatively the Full Court of this Division, confident that there are reasonable prospects of success on appeal.
- Jul 27, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific killing of seven individuals at a tavern in Extension 13, Kanana Location, near Orkney outside Klerksdorp, in the early hours of today.
- Jul 26, 2024
Amidst the exhilarating spirit of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the African National Congress (ANC), extends unwavering support to Team South Africa.
- Jul 26, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the signing into law of the Climate Change Bill, which marks an important step in our path to sustainable development and environmental guardianship.
- Jul 26, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the signing into law of three progressive bills by President Cyril Ramaphosa
- Jul 25, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the President’s appointment of Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, effective 1 September 2024.
- Jul 25, 2024
The Secretary-General of the ANC, Comrade Fikile Mbalula, has received a letter from Comrade Zizi Kodwa formally communicating his resignation as a Member of Parliament.
- Jul 20, 2024
I begin by acknowledging that today is the 39th anniversary of the funeral of the Cradock Four which took place on 20 July 1985 at the height of the struggle against Apartheid.
- Jul 17, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) hereby updates the public on the status of the National Disciplinary Committee hearing of former President Jacob Zuma.
- Jul 17, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) invites members of the media to register to attend the Progressive Business Forum (PBF) Business Dinner.
- Jul 17, 2024
The African National Congress acknowledges numerous media inquiries regarding former President Jacob Zuma’s appearance before the National Disciplinary Committee.
- Jul 5, 2024
As the African National Congress (ANC) we wish to affirm our commitment to transparent governance and collaborative leadership as we embark on this significant political week.
- Jul 5, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) takes immense pride in the rich tapestry of sports, arts, and culture that forms the heart and soul of South Africa.
- Jul 5, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) proudly acknowledges and celebrates a significant milestone: 100 consecutive days of no load shedding in South Africa.
- Jul 5, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) has been leading the process of negotiating the formation of government nationally and in three other provinces following the indeterminate outcomes of the 29 May 2024 National and Provincial elections.
- June 29, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) would like to inform the members of the media that the ANC Spokesperson, Cde Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, has been granted compassionate leave due to a family bereavement with effect from Friday, 28 June 2024.
- June 26, 2024
Today, the African National Congress (ANC) proudly commemorates the anniversary of the Freedom Charter, a timeless document adopted on 26 June 1955 at the Congress of the People in Kliptown.
- June 22, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) is pleased to announce the establishment of an historic agreement between 10 South African political parties to form a Government of National Unity (GNU) for the 7th democratic administration.
- June 17, 2024
In the spirit of our nation’s enduring struggle for equality and progress, the African National Congress (ANC) proudly announces the formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU) following the 2024 elections.
- June 16, 2024
Today, the African National Congress (ANC) joins millions of South Africans in commemorating Youth Day, a solemn and significant day in our national calendar.
- June 12, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) National Officials conducted interviews with ANC Premier Candidates on Monday, 10 – Wednesday, 12 June 2024.
- June 5, 2024
On 02 June 2024, the African National Congress (ANC) congratulated South Africans for a peaceful, free, and fair elections. The people have indeed spoken, and their wishes must be respected.
- June 4, 2024
The ANC extends its deepest condolences on the passing of Cde Richard Domingo, a stalwart of the movement from the early sixties (1960’s).
- June 3, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) confirms it will be holding a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to decide on the constitution of Government this week.
- June 2, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) commends the people of South Africans for once again demonstrating the strength and vibrancy of our democracy.
- May 30, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) wishes to extend its gratitude to each and every South African for coming out in their numbers to exercise their much fought for democratic right to vote.
- May 29, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) wishes to extend its gratitude to each and every South African for coming out in their numbers to exercise their much fought for democratic right to vote.
- May 29, 2024
Reports received from across the country indicate that the overwhelming majority of voting stations opened on time and that voting is proceeding.
- May 29, 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) calls on every voter to make their mark for the ANC so that we can all do more to build a better life for all, together.