African National Congress

The African National Congress is a political party in South Africa. It originated as a liberation movement known for its opposition to apartheid and has governed the country since... Wikipedia

• Abbreviation:  ANC
• President:  Cyril Ramaphosa
• Secretary-General:  Fikile Mbalula
• Spokesperson:  Mahlengi Bhengu
• Chairperson:  Gwede Mantashe
• Founders:  John Langalibalele Dube, Pixley ka Isaka Seme, Sol Plaatje
• Founded:  8 January 1912, (0 days)
• Legalised:  3 February 1990, (0 days)
• Headquarters:  Luthuli House, 54 Sauer Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Newspaper:  ANC Today
• Youth wing:  ANC Youth League
• Women's wing:  ANC Women's League
• Veterans' wing:  ANC Veterans' League
• Armed wing:  uMkhonto weSizwe, (1961–1993)
• Membership (2022):  661,489
• Ideology:  Social democracy, African nationalism
• Political position:  Centre to centre-left
• National affiliation:  Tripartite Alliance
• International affiliation:  Socialist International
• African affiliation:  Former Liberation Movements of Southern Africa
• Colours:  Black, Green, Gold
• Slogan:  South Africa's National Liberation Movement
• Anthem:  "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika", ("Lord Bless Africa")
• National Assembly:  159 / 400 (%)
• NCOP:  43 / 90 (%)
• Provinces Governors:  7 / 9 (%)
• Pan-African Parliament:  3 / 5 (%) (South African seats)
• Provincial Legislatures:  224 / 487 (%)
• Cape Town City Council:  43 / 231 (%)
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo