January 8^th Statement 2001

THE YEAR OF THE AFRICAN CENTURY
For Democracy, Peace and Development

The ANC has marked the 89^th anniversary of its formation by calling on all South Africans to work in 2001 towards the reconstruction and development of our country and the renaissance of our continent, Africa.

In its annual January 8^th Statement, ANC President Thabo Mbeki calls for a sustained offensive to wipe out poverty in our country and continent. The ANC has always been a movement for the liberation and independence of all African countries and peoples. It waged struggle for the restoration of the human dignity of all Africans and the equality of all races and nations.

The ANC is convinced that Africa's time has come.

Read the full text of this year's January 8^th Statement.