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President Cyril Ramaphosa gets ready to cut the cake at the ANC’s 108th birthday celebration in Kimberley on Saturday 11 January. During his January 8 statement, he promised South Africans that he would prioritise building a capable state, a united society, and a flourishing economy. (Photo: Ayanda Mthethwa)
President Cyril Ramaphosa dances alongside Deputy-President David Mabuza. A few minutes before the celebratory dance, Ramaphosa promised not to privatise Eskom in his January 8 statement. (Photo: Ayanda Mthethwa)
ANC top officials attending the party’s 108th birthday celebration in Kimberley before the opening of the ceremony. The festivities were opened with the singing of the national anthem. (Photo: Ayanda Mthethwa)
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed alongside the Minister of International Relations, Naledi Pandor entering Tafel-Lager stadium. The Ethiopian Prime Minister delivered a message of support and thanked South Africa for its openness to Ethiopians. (Photo: Ayanda Mthethwa)
The Amapansula group all the way from Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal came to celebrate ANC’s 108th anniversary. (Photo: Ayanda Mthethwa)
The ANC’s 108th birthday celebration began with cultural performances. (Photo: Ayanda Mthethwa)
Party supporters gathered at Tafel-Lager stadium in Kimberley to celebrate the ANC’s 108th birthday. (Photo: Ayanda Mthethwa)
Party supporters flying the ANC flag during the ANC’s 108th birthday celebration in Kimberley. (Photo: Ayanda Mthethwa)
ANC party members dance and sing at the party’s 108th birthday celebrations. (Photo: Ayanda Mthethwa)