ANC must now serve the nation, not just its members

The party finds itself in a dilemma that will require diplomacy and restraint

12 January 2025 - 00:00 By SUNDAY TIMES EDITORIAL

The adage that people make their own history but not in circumstances of their own choosing proved apt as the ANC marked its 113th anniversary this week, with a much scaled-down event for the release of its traditional January 8 statement. For the past 30 years the ANC has enjoyed the luxury of being able to present its plans as the undisputed majority party. Not this year though. ..

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