The ANC NEC in its January 8 Statement declared 2022, the Year of Unity and Renewal to Defend and Advance South Africa’s Democratic Gains.
The 2022 ANC statement says ‘Framed under the theme, “THE BUILDING OF A NATION” the January 8th Statement of 1972 reminded us that this date is not merely the birthday of the ANC, but also a date of great significance and hope for South Africa people, especially the oppresses and marginalised’.