President
Current President: Jacob Zuma
The current president is Jacob Zuma. He was elected president at the 53rd National Conference in 2012.
His term of office will expire in December 2017 when the 54th National Conference will elect a new president.
Duties
The President is the political head and chief directing officer of the ANC and the leader of the house at a National Conference or National General Council. He or she will:
- Make pronouncements for and on behalf of the NEC outlining and explaining the policy or attitude of the ANC on any question.
- Present to the National Conference and National General Council a comprehensive statement of the state of the nation and the political situation generally.
- Under the overall supervision of the NEC, orient and direct the activities of the ANC.
- Be an ex-officio member of the NWC.
The president is elected by the National Conference which is held at least every five years.
Presidents of the African National Congress
There have been twelve different presidents of the ANC since its inception in 1912.
