WATCH: ANC January 8th statement celebrations

The party's January 8 statement sets the tone for the ANC in government for the year ahead.

President of the ANC Cyril Ramaphosa gives a speech at the closing of the 54th National Elective Conference at Nasrec, Johannesburg, on 21 December 2017. The closing ceremony outlined broad policy approaches of the new leadership, which included expropriating land without compensation, free education and a crackdown on corruption. Picture: Yeshiel Panchia

Newly elected ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday delivered the party’s annual January 8 statement at the Absa Stadium, East London.