THE ANC in the province said the preparations for the party’s anniversary were underway. The province will host the ruling party’s anniversary in 2016. ANC will be turning 104 years in existence.

The provincial secretary, Dakota Legoete said the event will be held in Rustenburg.

“We are expecting close to 100 000 supporters globally. The party will be celebrating its 104^th anniversary. Preparations are underway and this coming Friday, we will be having carnival in the area. The event will be hosted at Royal Bafokeng Sport Palace. The event will boost the economy of the province. We will also use it to gather more voters ahead of local government elections in 2016. Rustenburg and Potchefstroom are two sturdy municipalities we targeting.

“We know that Rustenburg is a battlefield for all political parties. However we are very adamant that ANC will emerge winners. We are celebrating 104 years of the existence of the party. We are the descendants of many warriors who fought against colonialism. The vision of the movement needs to be executed further. It is our task as torchbearers to take forward the vision forward,” Legoete said.

According to Legoete, the build-up to the event will commence on December 15. He further added that build-up will commence until next year.

“We are aware that the party experienced unsatisfactory behaviour from some of our members. We hope the anniversary will bring peace and remind every member his/her role within the party. Our people entrusted us overwhelmingly. They believe we can give effect to the will of the electorate. We must do so according to the mandate upon which we were elected. Therefore, let us give meaning to service to the people and serve them with humility and dignity,” he said.

-TDN

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