Political Analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast says the January 8 Statement will outline the party’s vision for the year ahead, reflecting on past struggles and future goals.
The African National Congress’ party top brass and supporters will descend on Cape Town this week in the build up to the commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the party’s founding.
Breakfast says the size of the crowd is going to play a critical role this year for the ANC.
“The size does matter because also the rationale behind holding an event of this nature is to show off also power and how would I do in terms of numbers to convey a message that does have a symbolism or a meaning, the turn out because you are showing off power, your might, you’re making a statement that you are ready for the year and you are a mighty organisation.”
“The ANC’s decision to deliver its January 8
statement in Khayelitsha stems not only from a desire to reconnect with the people, but also from our commitment to addressing the daily challenges they face. The ANC aims to improve the lives of people who have been neglected in the… https://t.co/LC5G8sv4XP pic.twitter.com/hhsnj5OIny— African National Congress (@MYANC) January 6, 2025
“The January 8 Statement in 1972, was a clarion call to intensify the fight against apartheid. At the height of repression, when the enemy thought we were broken, the ANC declared with militant clarity: “We are unbroken. We are undeterred. We are advancing.” We repeat those words… https://t.co/LC5G8sv4XP pic.twitter.com/2j9KtD94ru
— African National Congress (@MYANC) January 6, 2025
Political Analyst Asanda Ngoasheng shares the same sentiments.
Ngoasheng says the party’s decision to host the celebrations in the Western Cape shows that they are trying to gain lost ground after last year’s elections.
“It is trying to show that it is a political party that has national resonance, that has national relevance and that it can bring people out to come celebrate with it regardless of where it is in the country. We know it has the lowest votes in the Western Cape, and I think it is a good thing for them to come even though they don’t have the highest resonance within the Western Cape.”
VIDEO | Political Analyst Asanda Ngoasheng says the ANC cannot afford to give up any part of the country.
