IN PICTURES | ANC's gala dinner ahead of January 8 statement

08 January 2022 - 09:30

By TIMESLIVE

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa wipes sweat from his brow before delivering the keynote address at the Ranch Resort, near Polokwane, Limpopo, during the ANC gala dinner and fundraiser on January 7 2022.

Image: Alaister Russell/The Sunday Times ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa wipes sweat from his brow before delivering the keynote address at the Ranch Resort, near Polokwane, Limpopo, during the ANC gala dinner and fundraiser on January 7 2022.

The ANC held its fundraising gala dinner at the Protea Hotel Polokwane Ranch Resort in Limpopo on Friday evening ahead of the January 8 statement.

This was an effort to secure funds for the broke governing party, which is celebrating its 110th anniversary.

Tickets for the gala were sold out, including those next to party president Cyril Ramaphosa that sold for a whopping R1.2m.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa interacts with guests on January 7 2022 at the Ranch Resort, near Polokwane, Limpopo, during the ANC fundraiser.

Image: Alaister Russell/The Sunday Times ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa interacts with guests on January 7 2022 at the Ranch Resort, near Polokwane, Limpopo, during the ANC fundraiser.

ANC treasurer-general Paul Mashatile shares a lighthearted moment with guests at the ANC gala dinner and fundraiser.

Image: Alaister Russell/The Sunday Times ANC treasurer-general Paul Mashatile shares a lighthearted moment with guests at the ANC gala dinner and fundraiser.

ANC national chair Gwede Mantashe interacts with guests at the Ranch Resort, near Polokwane, Limpopo, during the ANC fundraiser.

Image: Alaister Russell/The Sunday Times ANC national chair Gwede Mantashe interacts with guests at the Ranch Resort, near Polokwane, Limpopo, during the ANC fundraiser.

Image: Alaister Russell/The Sunday Times ANC deputy president David Mabuza takes his seat at the ANC fundraiser.

President Cyril Ramaphosa takes to the stage to deliver the keynote address at the Ranch Resort, near Polokwane, Limpopo, during the ANC gala dinner fundraiser on January 7 2022.

Image: Alaister Russell/The Sunday Times President Cyril Ramaphosa takes to the stage to deliver the keynote address at the Ranch Resort, near Polokwane, Limpopo, during the ANC gala dinner fundraiser on January 7 2022.

Cyril Ramaphosa shares a smile with the audience as he delivers the keynote address during the fundraiser on January 7 2022 at the Ranch Resort, near Polokwane, Limpopo.

Image: Alaister Russell/The Sunday Times Cyril Ramaphosa shares a smile with the audience as he delivers the keynote address during the fundraiser on January 7 2022 at the Ranch Resort, near Polokwane, Limpopo.