An ANC delegate applauds as he awaits procedures to meet at the party’s 55th National Elective Conference in Nasrec, Johannesburg on December 16, 2022. The hotly contested conference begins and will determine the future leadership of the ANC.
After a delay of nearly seven hours, the ANC’s 55th national elective conference began in Nasrec.
News24 journalists were able to capture all the highlights and lesser highlights of the day.
ANC national spokesman Pule Mabe speaks during a news conference on the first day of the conference. The hotly contested conference will determine the future leadership of the ANC. (Yeshiel Panchia, News24)
ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe speaks during a news conference on the first day of the party’s 55th National Elective Conference in Nasrec, Johannesburg on December 16, 2022. The hotly contested conference begins and will determine the future leadership of the ANC.
ANC National Spokesperson Pule Mabe speaks during a press briefing on the first day of the party’s 55th National Elective Conference in Nasrec, Johannesburg on December 16, 2022. The hotly contested conference begins and will determine the future leadership of the ANC.
A very large media contingent covering a press conference.
A choir sings during the first day of the conference in Nasrec, Johannesburg. (Yeshiel Panchia, News24)
A banner stands at the ANC’s 55th National Elective Conference in Nasrec, Johannesburg on December 16, 2022. The hard-fought conference that will determine the future leadership of the ANC begins.
ANC delegates sing and cheer as they wait for proceedings to meet at the party’s 55th National Elective Conference in Nasrec, Johannesburg on December 16, 2022. The hard-fought conference begins and will determine the future leadership of the ANC.
ANC delegates sing and cheer as they wait for proceedings to be assembled. (Yeshiel Panchia, News24)
ANC delegates sing and cheer as they wait for proceedings to meet at the party’s 55th National Elective Conference in Nasrec, Johannesburg on December 16, 2022. The hard-fought conference begins and will determine the future leadership of the ANC.
Carl Niehaus and Ace Magashule arrive, accompanied by a large number of people dressed in MMMVA regalia. (Junior Khumalo, News24)
Minister Lindiwe Sisulu joined Carl Niehaus and Ace Magashule at the event which ran on the sidelines of the ANC’s main national elective conference. She is also ready to address the so-called members of MKMVA.
A large group led by suspended ANC general secretary Ace Magashule and ousted ANC member Carl Neihaus met on the outskirts of Nasrec.
A large group led by suspended ANC general secretary Ace Magashule and ousted ANC member Carl Neihaus met on the outskirts of Nasrec.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, sitting meters away from the KZN delegates demanding change and chanting against them. (Pieter du Toit, News24)
Interior plenary of the ANC conference. Delegates carrying banners from KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng chant “phuma Ramaphosa” – “leave Ramaphosa” and are calling for change.
Delegates ignore Gwede Mantashe, chairwoman, and sing loudly about Phala Phala and Zuma.
At around 4:00 p.m., a KwaZulu-Natal delegate told a News24 reporter that the reason for the empty seats was registration issues. (Zintle Mahlati, News24)
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa with ANC Vice President David Mabuza. (Alfonso Nqunjana, News24)
Gwede Mantashe trying to calm the crowd. (Alfonso Nqunjana, News24)
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Security in front of the stage as President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the conference.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the conference.
President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during the convocation of the party’s 55th National Elective Conference in Nasrec, Johannesburg, on December 16, 2022. Ramaphosa was greeted with jeers and uproar from delegates during the opening stages of his speech. (Yeshiel Panchia, News24)
President Cyril Ramaphosa sits after delivering a speech at the convening of the party’s 55th National Elective Conference in Nasrec, Johannesburg, on December 16, 2022. Ramaphosa was greeted with boos and uproar from delegates during the early stages of his speech.
A KwaZulu-Natal delegate dances after the conclusion of the opening ceremony of the ANC’s 55th National Elective Conference in Nasrec, Johannesburg, on December 16, 2022. Ramaphosa was greeted with boos and uproar from the delegates during the initial stages of his speech.
Delegates leaving the conference plenary. (Zintle Mahlati, News24)
