Speaker, the ANC Youth League celebrated its 67th anniversary on 10 September 2011 in Schwetla Informal Settlement in Alexandra, Gauteng. The ANC Youth League was founded in 1944 as an organisation of the youth, committed to the ideals of democracy, freedom and peace. It is governed by and adheres to the policies and programmes of the ANC, and its existence derives from the constitution of the ANC.
The ANC Youth League had and has, as its main tenets, the rallying of all the youth of our country to play an active part in the struggle of the community and the building and defending of our democracy. The youth has been at the forefront during our struggle for liberation, making a valuable contribution and championing the cause for freedom and equality. Its proud struggle history has not diminished in the ensuing years and the voice of the youth in sustaining our democracy and revolutionary morality must endure.
In support of and to reinforce the ANC in the attainment of the goals of the national democratic revolution, the youth of our country needs to support and unite behind the ANC Youth League and actively participate in the struggle to create a nonracial, nonsexist, united, democratic and prosperous society.