President

President

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:

1. Make pronouncements for and on behalf of the NEC outlining and explaining the policy or attitude of the ANC on any question.
2. Present to the National Conference and National General Council a comprehensive statement of the state of the nation and the political situation generally.
3. Under the overall supervision of the NEC, orient and direct the activities of the ANC.
4. 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 thirteen presidents of the ANC since its inception in 1913.

1. 1912 - 1917 J L Dube (Dr)
   
2. 1917 - 1924 S M Makgatho
   
3. 1924 - 1927 Z R Mahabane (1st term)
   
4. 1927 - 1930 J T Gumede
   
5. 1930 - 1936 Pixley ka Isaka Seme (Dr)
   
6. 1936 - 1940 Z R Mahabane (2nd term)
   
7. 1940 - 1949 A B Xuma (Dr)
   
8. 1949 - 1952 J S Moroka (Dr)
   
9. 1952 - 1967 Chief A J Luthuli
   
10. 1967 - 1991 O R Tambo
    
11. 1991 - 1997 N R Mandela
    
12. 1997 - 2007 T M Mbeki
    
13. 2007 - J Zuma