The upcoming January 8 statement by the African National Congress (ANC) is poised to mark a new political year, potentially leading to a significant transformation within the party. While the event will feature traditional celebrations, the article questions whether the ANC will truly reflect on its past struggles and implement meaningful change. It highlights the internal divisions within the party and the need for unity, particularly under President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership.
The ANC 's January 8 statement next week will kick off a new political year that could end with a remarkably different-looking party.“Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die,” says the famous lines often attributed to verses in the Bible. A potential prophecy for this year’s ANC birthday celebrations.
There will be a January 8 statement of intent, filled with promises and tales of success. A to-do list of how the country can improve under its leaders in government. But he was probably the best the party could do after the years of Jacob Zuma as president. And, as painful as it was for all citizens, it kept the ANC from collapsing and fading into oblivion.His bubble gum and sticky tape bandaids called “concessions” bought time with comrades – but the knives are still very much out.
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