The African National Congress (ANC) is the largest political party in South Africa. The party stands for non-racialism, democracy, equality, and the liberation of oppressed groups. It was founded in 1912 and played a significant role in the fight against apartheid. The ANC is known for its policies supporting social justice, economic equality, and job creation. It has been in power in South Africa since the country's first democratic elections in 1994. The ANC's current leader is Cyril Ramaphosa, who was elected as the party's president in 2017.