Mangaung in pictures: gallery

Photograph by: MIKE HUTCHINGS

Flanked by security officials, President Jacob Zuma waves upon arrival at the start of the 53rd National Conference of his ruling ANC in Bloemfontein December 16, 2012.
Photograph by: MIKE HUTCHINGS

President Jacob Zuma (L) speaks with Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe at start of the 53rd National Conference of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) in Bloemfontein, December 16, 2012.
Photograph by: Daniel Born

Winnie Mandela kisses Secretary General of the African National Congress Gwede Mantashe as they attend the ANC's 53rd National Conference at the University of the Free State in Mangaung. 16 December 2012.
Photograph by: MIKE HUTCHINGS

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe looks on at the start of the 53rd National Conference of the ruling ANC in Bloemfontein, December 16, 2012. File photo.
Photograph by: Daniel Born

Delegates supporting president Jacob Zuma sing during the opening of the ANC's 53rd National Conference at the University of the Free State in Mangaung.
Photograph by: MIKE HUTCHINGS

Supporters of President Jacob Zuma cheer at the start of the 53rd National Conference of the ruling ANC in Bloemfontein December 16, 2012.
Photograph by: MIKE HUTCHINGS

Supporters of President Jacob Zuma cheer at the start of the 53rd National Conference of the ruling ANC in Bloemfontein December 16, 2012.
Photograph by: MIKE HUTCHINGS

Supporters of President Jacob Zuma cheer at the start of the 53rd National Conference of the ruling ANC in Bloemfontein December 16, 2012.
Photograph by: Daniel Born

An ANC supporter arrives for the ANC's 53rd National Conference at the University of the Free State in Mangaung. 17 December 2012.
Photograph by: MIKE HUTCHINGS

Delegates to the 53rd National Conference of the ruling ANC sing and dance in the streets of Bloemfontein, December 15, 2012.
Photograph by: MIKE HUTCHINGS

Delegates make hand gestures calling for change of leadership at the start of the 53rd National Conference of the ruling ANC of President Jacob Zuma in Bloemfontein December 16, 2012.
Photograph by: MIKE HUTCHINGS

Delegates to the 53rd National Conference of the ruling ANC sing and dance in the streets of Bloemfontein, December 15, 2012.
Photograph by: MIKE HUTCHINGS

Delegates to the 53rd National Conference of the ruling ANC sing and dance in the streets of Bloemfontein, December 15, 2012.