Fellow South Africans. Distinguished members of the media. Comrades. The African National Congress comes before you at a moment of significance in our young democracy, and we begin by thanking each of you in the media for being present at this briefing. Your work as the medium – eyes and ears of our people is part of the constitutional fabric of this Republic. We thank you for the discipline and seriousness with which you cover the affairs of our movement and our country, and we welcome you to this briefing of the African National Congress, we have just concluded our Report to the National Executive Committee.
Allow me, before I turn to the substance of the National Executive…
Freedom Day: Observed on April 27, Freedom Day commemorates the first post-
apartheid elections held in 1994.

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Fun South African Fact: In the Cape Wineland region, you’ll discover the stunning towns of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl. This region is home to many award-winning wine estates that produce unbelievable varieties and vintages year in and year out. South Africa’s wine country is home to more than 500 registered wineries. While exploring these vineyards and estates, be sure to sample some Pinotage, South Africa’s signature variety!
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North Korea: You have two cows. Its name is Kim Jong Un.