There will be glitz and glam this evening as affluent business communities, politicians and more are expected to attend the ANC Presidential Gala Dinner hosted by the Progressive Business Forum (PBF).
Those who have deep pockets usually find themselves sitting and sharing a table with President Cyril Ramaphosa and other ANC leaders.
The event will be held at Nasrec, Johannesburg, where it will be holding its National Policy Conference (NPC) from 28 to 31 July.
Those who attend the event never disappoint when it comes to formal dress code - attendees dress to the knives in an effort to impress each other with expensive brands.
“It’s all systems go for the gala dinner. In attendance, there will be ANC members, officials, businessmen and women. We are looking forward to a successful event,” said PBF convenor Sipho Mbele.
The ANC PBF programme of dialogue is a unique opportunity created for the corporate sector to engage the ANC leadership on its economic and social policies right there where policy is being made.
The NPC will be attended by, among others, the ANC officials, NEC members, Ministers, Premiers, ANC Members of Parliament, Members of Provincial Legislatures, Members of Provincial Executive Committees, Mayors and their Exco's, Directors General of national and provincial departments.
The NPC will review the progress and challenges since the last conference.
ANC said the conference provides an opportunity to engage on critical issues facing the people and the movement.
“It is, therefore, crucial for the corporate sector to engage the ANC on these important economic matters,” said the party.
Meanwhile, this is all happening while ANC employees are not yet paid their June and July salaries.
“We are working until 16:30 today as ANC employees. Only medical aid was paid, but our June and July salaries are still outstanding,” said ANC staff representative spokesperson Mvusi Mdala.
Presidential Gala Dinner (seat only)
Silver seat R20 000
Bronze seat R15 000
Nickel seat R10 000
Chrome R 5000
Section
Chrome R5,000.00
Nickel R10,000.00
Bronze R15,000.00
Exclusive Tables R25,000.00