ANC Statements

The ICJ, also known as the World Court, is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, tasked with settling legal disputes between states and providing advisory opinions on legal questions referred by the General Assembly, Security Council, or other UN organs and specialized agencies.

The African National Congress (ANC) expresses profound sorrow and extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Mbongeni Ngema.

These enduring values, echoing the timeless teachings of Christmas, are more crucial than ever in our diverse and vibrant society.

The African National Congress confirms that it has settled out of court with Ezulweni Investments.

Today, 16 December 2023, marks the 62nd anniversary of a pivotal moment in South Africa’s history when the African National Congress (ANC) launched a widespread military campaign that commenced with a series of strategic bombings targeting critical governmental infrastructure, including power plants and post offices.

The festive season marks a time when South African eagerly anticipates a break to recharge and spend cherished moments with family and loved ones.

The Secretary-General of the ANC and Cde Mavuso Msimang met on 12 December 2023 to address the manner in which the resignation letter by Cde Msimang was managed in public.

Members of the media are advised that the ANC SG, Fikile Mbalula will address a public meeting in Wedela, Merafong subregion.

The liberation struggle was not in vain. The martyrs who fell on that tragic day brought us the freedom we enjoy today.

78 years ago, when the world adopted the UN Charter and formed the United Nations Security Council to be responsible for our collective security, we said Never Again.

Comrade Msimang is a dedicated stalwart who devoted six decades of his life to the ANC and the cause of freedom. His contributions remain invaluable to this day.

We have called this media briefing to update the nation and our membership on current political developments and issues that have recently generated public interest.

The ruling will allow the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to avoid any uncertainty in discharging its constitutional mandate of ensuring free and fair elections.

The African National Congress has welcomed the overall improvement in the Auditor General’s National and Provincial Audit Outcomes for 2022/23, following a trend over the past four years.

The African National Congress (ANC) will appeal the decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal in the Ezulweni matter in the Constitutional Court of South Africa.

The African National Congress (ANC) takes note of the court ruling in the matter involving Ezulwini Investments (Pty) Ltd. Our legal team is studying the judgment and will advise on most appropriate actions that can be undertaken.

On the weekend of the 18 -19 November 2023 the ANC embarked on the Voter Registration Campaign, joining South Africans to enhance a credible electoral system based on the will of the people.

On the occasion of the time when the ANC commemorates National Doctors Day and those whose commitment is beyond the borders of humanity, tragedy befell the people of South Africa and Gift of the Givers on the brutal death of Ahmed Abbasi.

The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the allocation of 15-year fishing rights to small-scale fishing co-operatives in the Western Cape.

The African National Congress welcomes the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that our government has put through a referral to the International Criminal Court.

Today the African National Congress (ANC) engaged in a robust, and frank dialogue with the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) on the current devastating developments in Gaza, and Israel as well as decades of long struggles for the Freedom of Palestine.

As the African National Congress (ANC), we proudly celebrate three decades of thriving diplomatic relations with the State of Qatar, which began on 10 May 1994.

The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the latest unemployment rate figures, which shows that unemployment has declined from 32.9% in the third quarter of last year to 31.9% in the third quarter of this year, 2023.

The African National Congress welcomes the release of the White Paper on citizenship, immigration, and refugee protection.

The African National Congress (ANC) vehemently opposes any attempts to sow racial discord and spread misinformation by certain groups including the media in our society.

The African National Congress (ANC) congratulates Mamelodi Sundowns on the historic victory in the inaugural African Football League tournament.

Today we woke up to a regrettable article from Sunday World that can at best be described as gossip.

It has come to our attention that an article by the Bloomberg syndicated by News24 has been spreading false information about the Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, and his views on load shedding.

On the records sessions are interactive sessions with members of the media with a focus on South Africa’s contemporary socio-political issues through the lens of the African National Congress. So we are not limited to what I will introduce to today as discussion points.

On November 2, 2023, South Africa participated in the United Nations General Assembly meeting to discuss the issue of the Cuban embargo that had been in place for 70 years.

The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes President Ramaphosa’s appointment of Adv. Kholeka Gcaleka as the new Public Protector of South Africa.

The African National Congress (ANC) commends the Minister of Finance for walking the tightrope in laying out the fiscal envelope for the next 3 years.

The African National Congress (ANC) extends its best wishes to the Class of 2023 as they prepare for the 2023 National Senior Certificate examinations, commencing tomorrow (30 October).

We are once again united by sports. Congratulations to the Springboks on their remarkable victory over New Zealand!

Hundred and Six Years ago today, a baby was born in the village of Mbizana in the Pondoland of the Eastern Cape. Unknown to his parents, the baby boy would play a pivotal role in the struggle for freedom and democracy in South Africa.

As a coincidence of history South Africa will be playing England in both the Cricket World Cup and the Rugby World Cup on the 21 October 2023.

The First Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) of the African National Congress (ANC) and convenor of the National Executive Committee (NEC) International Relations Subcommittee, Comrade Nomvula Mokonyane, will lead a delegation to Britain and Northern Ireland from the 9th to the 14th of October 2023.

We reiterate that the ANC is highly concerned about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine which has witnessed an alarming escalation in tensions, primarily due to concerns regarding Israel’s disproportional use of force in carrying out its operations.

The African National Congress dips its revolutionary banner and announces the passing of its stalwart and servant of the people Comrade Aziz Goolam Hoosein Pahad.

The ANC welcomes the passing of the Basic Education Law Amendment (BELA) Bill by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Basic Education. This development accords with the ANC’s vision of transforming our national education system to reflect the values of the Constitution and our democratic society.

In 2018 the African National Congress (ANC) put forth a motion in the Johannesburg City Council to rename William Nicol Drive to Winnie Mandela Avenue in honor of one of South Africa’s iconic anti-apartheid activists and leaders.

Heritage holds diverse meanings for millions of South Africans. We are fortunate to embrace 12 official languages in our daily lives which includes the most recent addition of sign language.

The African National Congress liberation struggle veteran Reverend Frank Chikane will deliver a memorial lecture in honour of Francis Lebohang Ntebele.

The African National Congress is convening a status update media briefing that will reflect on a range of contemporary issues which includes

Steve Biko was not only a prominent anti-apartheid activist but was also a symbol of resilience and unwavering commitment to the struggle for freedom.

The ANC welcomes the latest Manufacturing Production and Sales Data for July 2023. The volume of manufacturing production increased by +2.3% in July 2023 compared to July 2022.

The African National Congress marks the 79th Anniversary of the African National Congress Youth League, formed on this day 10 September 1944 at the Bantu Men’s Social Centre in Johannesburg.

The ANC is gravely concerned about the crisis engulfing the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in the disbursement of social grants.

The African National Congress (ANC) sends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and members of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) on the passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi

1992 is one of the distinct periods in our history, marking the final days of apartheid and its institutions, leading to its demise on the 27th April 1994.

The national senior rugby team, affectionately called the Springboks will be carrying the hopes of the nation and flying the South African flag at the Rugby World Cup in France.

The ANC joins millions of South Africans and the global business community in mourning the passing of Raymond Ackerman, the owner of Pick n Pay Stores.

The ANC joins South Africans, leaders and members of the South African Students Congress (SASCO) on its 32nd anniversary of this revolutionary and progressive student movement.

The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the report of the independent panel, chaired by Judge Phineas Mojapelo, which was established to enquire into the circumstances of the docking of the Russian vessel, Lady R, in Simonstown.

The recent 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg successfully promoted the mutually accelerated growth, sustainable development, and inclusive multilateralism of BRICS and Africa.

The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the outcome of the municipal by-elections held on Wednesday, 24 August 2023 in which the ANC scored an overwhelming victory in four of the five wards contested.

The ANC welcomes the decrease in the inflation rate of 4.7%, the lowest in 2 years, which is close to the mid-range targeting of 4.5%.

The African National Congress and its alliance partners, Cosatu and the SACP will host a Cuban solidarity campaign on the side-lines of the BRICS Summit currently underway.

The African National Congress national officials will meet with Brazilian President, Lula Da Silva, on the sidelines on the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.

South Africa will, this week, host its International BRICS partners and world leaders during the historic BRICS Summit themed “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism”.

The African National Congress welcomes and notes the South African Reserve Bank report concerning a transaction that took place on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s private farm.

The ANC joins millions in commemorating the 40th anniversary of a colossal upon whose shoulders and values we proudly stand and espouse in advancing the people’s interests and the renewal of our movement.

Following successful visits to various provinces, the African National Congress (ANC) National Working Committee (NWC) will visit the Gauteng Province as part of its interactions with its structures across the country.

From 12 to 16 August 2012 tragedy befell the community of Nkaneng in the North West Province in what is known as the Marikana tragedy.

The African National Congress is pleased to acknowledge the recent drop in unemployment rates as reported by Statistics South Africa.

ANC Secretary General, Comrade Fikile Mbalula, together with top officials and National Executive Committee deployees will visit the KwaZulu Natal Province from Tuesday 15th to Wednesday the 16th August 2023.

The African National Congress (ANC) expresses its profound sadness at the news of the passing of Comrade Kallie Hanekom, who peacefully departed on 9 August at Groote Schuur Hospital.

The African National Congress (ANC) is taking its national voter registration drive towards the 2024 National General Elections to KwaZulu Natal (KZN) from 12 to 13 August 2023. The ongoing voter registration drive follows successful rollouts in the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo.

The ANC under the theme: “The Year of Decisive Action to Advance the People’s Interests and Renew Our Movement” has declared in its January 8th Statement that September will be the month of mass popular engagement to provide public accountability for the past four years, and how government has advanced their interests.

The period leading up to 1956 represents a distinctive era in the liberation struggle. Like many periods before, the fight against women’s oppression has manifested itself in varying forms, each germane to different conditions but collectively based on a common denominator of women’s triple oppression in South Africa.

The African National Congress (ANC) invites members of the media to a media briefing that will focus on the outcomes of the National Working Committee meeting held on 31 July 2023

The newly elected National Officials of the African National Congress Youth League will host a media engagement following a successful congress held at NASREC in Johannesburg from 30 June 2023 to 02 July 2023.

The African National Congress (ANC) is devastated by the untimely passing of Comrade Tina Joemat-Pettersson, a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Working Committee (NWC) of the ANC.

The African National Congress National Working Committee (NWC) and National Executive Committee (NEC) deployed to Limpopo Province are meeting the ANC Limpopo Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) as part of re-energising structures, reconnecting and renewing the ANC.

The African National Congress National (ANC) Officials will attend services at various churches throughout the weekend as part of Easter pilgrimage.

The African National Congress (ANC) and the nation today mourns the passing of an outstanding freedom fighter, revolutionary and a veteran of Umkhonto weSizwe, Comrade Mbulelo Musi.

The African National Congress Secretary General Comrade Fikile Mbalula will tomorrow, Thursday, brief members of the media on the outcomes of the National Working Committee meeting which took place on the 27^th March 2023.

The African National Congress Parliamentary Caucus is convening a three day lekgotla from 24 March 2023 to 26 March 2023. This is the final ANC Parliamentary Caucus Lekgotla for the term of office of the 6th Parliament. The objective of the Caucus Lekgotla is to produce a programme that will take the Caucus through to the 2024 elections.

In South Africa there is no place or tolerance for vigilantism and forceful removal of an incumbent government. The ANC is fully committed to doing what the people of South Africa expect, demand, and deserve.

The African National Congress (ANC) mourns the passing of Comrade Stephanie Kemp, a veteran and fearless pioneer during the liberation struggle whose sacrifice and commitment to the people of South Africa knew no boundaries.

We wish to place it on record that leaders of the ANC act and discharge their responsibilities on behalf of the organisation, and not in their personal capacity.

The ANC is currently consulting with its legal team concerning statements made by former Eskom CEO, Mr Andre De Ruyter, in which he alleges wrongdoing and criminality against the organisation.

The African National Congress congratulates the Proteas Women’s Cricket Team on their spectacular, and historic, victory against England to reach their first-ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final.

The African National Congress notes with concern the impending landfall of Cyclone Freddy in South Africa, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces in particular.

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African National Congress (ANC) held a Special National Executive Committee to consider a range of organisational, national and international matters.

This year’s Budget Vote Speech is expected to outline a resource plan that is supportive of the 2023 State of the Nation Address delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The African National Congress (ANC) is encouraged by the African Union’s (AU) ousting of Israeli representatives from the African Union Summit presently underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This occurred against an attempt to undermine the current sitting AU Summit from considering a report that is supposed to guide discussions on whether Israel must be granted an observer status.

The National Working Committee of the ANC convened for the first time on the 13th February 2023 following its election at the ANC NEC meeting held on the 27th and 28th January 2023.

The African National Congress is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of renowned rap music star Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA. We are dismayed that such a bright star has been dimmed at its dawn.

The African National Congress Secretary General Comrade Fikile Mbalula will tomorrow, Friday 10th February 2023, host a media engagement to reflect on the 2023 State of the Nation Address.

The African National Congress welcomes the decisive State of the Nation Address which was delivered by president Cyril Ramaphosa this evening, Thursday 09 February 2023.

The meeting follows the 55th National Conference of the organisation, which was convened between 16 and 20 December 2022 at the

NASREC Expo Centre in Johannesburg and officially concluded on January 5, 2023, at the Imvelo

Safari Lodge in Mangaung.

The African National Congress National Executive Committee will from tomorrow, Thursday the 26th of January to Monday 30th January 2023 convene a series of meetings at the Esselenpark Conference Centre in Gauteng as follows:

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