Johnathan Paoli
THE town of Mbombela was awash with yellow, green and black colours as the ruling party is expected to host its 112th birthday weekend.
The party’s Treasurer-General and Chairperson of the Progressive Business Forum, Gwen Ramokgopa facilitated a Colloquium on Friday. and hosted a panel of discussions covering such topics as Human Capital Development, Infrastructure for Network Industries and Minerals Beneficiation.
Scores of ANC supporters are expected to join party leaders in Mbombela for the birthday rally on Saturday.
The governing party turns 112 this year amid governance, financial and operational troubles.
The week-long celebrations included door-to-door campaigns before ahead of the rally, with the ANC expected to use the occasion to punt itself for the upcoming 2024 general elections.
Mpumalanga ANC secretary, Muzi Chirwa, said preparations for the event were on track.
ANC is likely to highlight some of its wins, including the slight dip in crime figures which was recorded in August as well as paving the way towards the manifesto launch next month, which means the party will want to focus more on its victories since coming into power.
Ramaphosa addressed the party’s gala dinner event on Saturday evening.
He told delegates that many South Africans were greatful for the contributions that ANC has made in people’s house.
“I met a lady during door-to-door visits that who said, President I would like to show my gratitude to the provision of a fully furnished house,” he said.
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