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African National Congress: Political party in South Africa
The African National Congress (ANC) 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 1994, when the first post-apartheid election resulted in Nelson Mandela being elected as President of South Africa. Cyril Ramaphosa, the incumbent national President, has served as President of the ANC since 18 December 2017.

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'We don't know how things are going to turn out': Generations divided as South Africa votes

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South African elections: Why Nelson Mandela's party could lose its dominance

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'I don't see any change': Mandela's childhood village shows how ANC risks losing its grip on power

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'Roar, young lions, roar': South Africa president's rallying call for election amid growing discontent

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South African leaders celebrate but the lack of a ceasefire order is a huge blow

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About 2.85 lakh narcotic pills recovered by ANC Yamunanagar, two held in separate cases

The ANC arrested Diven Kashyap and Himanshu Garg in separate cases. Diven was supplying banned narcotic pills from his pharmacy shop in Yamunanagar. The ANC recovered 2.85 lakh narcotic pills worth Rs..
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South Africa's Ramaphosa will not resign over 'Farmgate' scandal

south africa's ramaphosa will not resign over 'farmgate' scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will not resign and will seek a second term as leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), his office has said.
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