Africa’s oldest liberation movement - the African National Congress (ANC) - turns 107 today. Birthday celebrations are planned for this weekend in the coastal city of Durban where President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the party’s annual birthday statement. President Ramaphosa has been using the birthday to campaign ahead of this year’s general election. Speaking to a small crowd gathered in Ohlange, near Durban, where the first president of the ANC, John Langalibalele Dube, is buried, Mr Ramaphosa said: "The first happy birthday song to the ANC today was sung in Pinetown. By coming here we are coming to the foundation of the ANC.

Source: The Star January 08, 2019 19:41 UTC