ANC opts for smaller venue for anniversary bash

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula.Picture: Itumeleng English/ Independent NewspapersThe ANC has challenged its members to take personal financial responsibility for attending the upcoming January 8 celebrations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town this week.Insiders suggest that the ANC’s decision is a clear indication of the party’s financial struggles. The move is seen as a desperate attempt to alleviate the financial burden of hosting large-scale events and by passing the costs on to its members, the ANC is effectively admitting that it can no longer afford to foot the bill.The party sources…