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In photos: ANC GP manifesto launch

In photos: ANC GP manifesto launch

The ANC on Saturday staged its Gauteng manifesto launch for the upcoming local government elections. GREG NICOLSON was there to capture the politics and the people.

Photo: Members of the Mofolo-based Obejane Abanyama Cycling Club ride outside the FNB Stadium ahead of the ANC’s Gauteng manifesto launch on Saturday. (Greg Nicolson)

Photo: Working at the stadium, Khumo Nkoana throws bags of water sachets to be distributed to keep ANC supporters hydrated. (Greg Nicolson)

Photo: ANC supporters sing in the walkways of FNB Stadium while waiting for the party’s provincial manifesto launch to finally get under way. (Greg Nicolson)

Photo: While the ANC struggled to fill up FNB Stadium, which seats almost 100,000 people, its overflow viewing area outside was mostly empty. (Greg Nicolson)

Photo: An inflatable ANC blimp floated over FNB Stadium on Saturday. (Greg Nicolson)

Photo: As the party’s manifesto launch began, ANC supporters looked for seats close to the action on the ground level. (Greg Nicolson)

Photo: Members of the ANC Women’s League sing during the Gauteng manifesto launch. (Greg Nicolson)

Photo: Before the speeches began, the crowd was entertained by DJs and dancers. (Greg Nicolson)

Photo: ANC Gauteng chairman Paul Mashatile, President Jacob Zuma and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa walk onto the FNB Stadium pitch. (Greg Nicolson)

Photo: ANC Gauteng chairman Paul Mashatile, President Jacob Zuma and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa circle the stadium waving to supporters. (Greg Nicolson)

Photo: President Jacob Zuma was as usual accompanied by his bodyguards and MK members. (Greg Nicolson)

Photo: High in the stands, an ANC supporter waves an SACP flag during the party’s provincial manifesto launch. (Greg Nicolson)

Main photo: A supporter waves an ANC flag as Gauteng chairman Paul Mashatile addressed the stadium. (Greg Nicolson)

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