For immediate release

04 August 2016
ANC STATEMENT ON "VICTORY PARTY" ISSUE
The African National Congress (ANC) notes information being circulated on social media
platforms suggesting the organization has cancelled a victory party supposedly to be held
following the announcement of the election results. The information is incorrect and pure
conjecture.
Although the ANC traditionally holds a function at the end of an election to thank those who
for the ANC, our volunteers, members and staff for their efforts during the campaign, no
concrete plans had yet been made in this regard. The possibility was discussed in the course
of elections planning and tentative arrangements made, but no firm decision taken.
Both the partys leadership and membership have been immersed in campaigning in the leadup to the elections and since voting day on 3 August have had a sustained presence at the
IEC National Results Center in Pretoria.
As a result, the holding of a post-election function has not been prioritized. There is therefore
no ANC "Victory Party" scheduled today.
Issued by
Zizi Kodwa
National Spokesperson
African National Congress
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