PHUTI MOSOMANE
NEWLY elected ANC Treasurer-General Gwen Ramokgopa says the party’s Presidential Gala Dinner in Mangaung in the Free State has raised R17 million in donations.
The fundraiser was attended by various members of the business community.
Speaking exclusively to Inside Politics on Saturday night, Ramokgopa said the funds raised will assist the cash-strapped organisation in terms of functionality and fulfilling its intended objectives.
“The gala dinner was overwhelmingly successful. I am really humbled, inspired and encouraged by the generosity of corporate South Africa, and my own colleagues from various sectors who came here,” Ramokgopa said on her maiden fundraiser as ANC Treasurer-General.
“About R17 million was raised on Saturday night to help cover the costs and contribute towards operational costs of the organisation.”
For this year, it cost R1.2 million to sit next to President, and thousands of rands more to sit next to the Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
Ramokgopa said
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