The ANC, which began as a liberation movement, has led democratic South Africa as its ruling party since 1994 [AFP]
Tens of thousands of revelers waved the green and gold colours of the African National Congress (ANC), as South Africa’s ruling party and Africa’s oldest liberation movement celebrated its 100th anniversary.
But at the same time, many South Africans said the party had not delivered on its promises since taking power in 1994.
Numerous world leaders and more former heads of state along with African kings and chieftains were among the reported 120,000 people attending the celebrations in the town of Bloemfontein, where the ANC was founded in 1912.
Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black president, who is just six years younger than his movement, was absent from the celebrations because of his frailty.
The world icon was jailed for 27 years by the racist white government and his organisation was formerly declared a terrorist group by the United States.
The stadium at Bloemfontein overflowed on Sunday with crowds that spilled outside, dancing and singing under a blazing sun.
“This is not only a celebration for the African National Congress
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