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title: "ANC celebrates its 108th birthday in Kimberley"
description: "South Africa’s ruling party celebrated its 108th birthday at Tafel-Lager stadium in Kimberley on 11 January. The celebration was attended by supporters from across the country, with some travelling from as far as KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. Also gracing the festivities was the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, who delivered a message of support thanking South Africans for their openness to Ethiopians."
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author: "Ayanda Mthethwa"
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published: "2020-01-13T03:21:24"
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# ANC celebrates its 108th birthday in Kimberley

> South Africa’s ruling party celebrated its 108th birthday at Tafel-Lager stadium in Kimberley on 11 January. The celebration was attended by supporters from across the country, with some travelling from as far as KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. Also gracing the festivities was the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, who delivered a message of support thanking South Africans for their openness to Ethiopians.

By Ayanda Mthethwa · Published 13 January 2020, 05:21 SAST

## Content

![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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/jbFXLPk_qE7nX6I7pX4sa-a88Mg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/ayanda-highlightsJan8-inset-2.jpg)

*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 speech. (Photo: Ayanda Mthethwa)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Lt8eSie3V8Kh79o6YG3_h2cVmdQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/ayanda-highlightsJan8-inset-3.jpg)

*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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/xokRXEOOsKnDzTIdcgueufsZ0Ac=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/Image-4-1.jpg)

*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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/M6ZpVF7rlGL0G-iUqUsugIoaBiM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/ayanda-highlightsJan8-inset-8.jpg)

*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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/cAV_GcNYKISCExyIO6_Gj2CpWDE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/ayanda-highlightsJan8-inset-1.jpg)

*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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/dmp78Ev8Ayl82Ut9DCgqgpjFK_E=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/ayanda-highlightsJan8-inset-6.jpg)

*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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Ac7dcy1KFG_nup-LEHlPFiS8ZzY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/ayanda-highlightsJan8-inset-4.jpg)

*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 in 2020. (Photo: Ayanda Mthethwa)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/pOYMURz4BiNwZlBlBs8iLiGJYBw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/ayanda-highlightsJan8-inset-5.jpg)

*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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/XM9mv2gw2APtKgiK-3wBa0CbnVs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/ayanda-highlightsJan8-inset-7.jpg)

*ANC party members dance and sing at the party’s 108th birthday celebrations. (Photo: Ayanda Mthethwa)*