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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Despite claims of sabotage and some logistical issues, the 42,000-capacity Mbombela stadium was a sea of green and gold on Saturday as the party celebrated its 112th birthday.<\/p>\n

The African National Congress (ANC) managed to fill up the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga for its 112th-anniversary celebrations, despite some logistical challenges and claims of sabotage.<\/p>\n

Earlier on Saturday, a bus carrying ANC supporters overturned, killing six people and injuring about 18.<\/p>\n

There were also challenges at the entrance gates, with police taking too long to process people into the stadium.The 42,000-capacity stadium was a sea of green and gold.<\/p>\n

ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe said the full stadium was a sign that the former liberation movement was still loved by its supporters.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite all the problems, we know there were people who were stoning buses in certain areas, we know there was a problem of security blocking entrance, but the stadium is full.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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