The 50th National Conference of the ANC was held in Mafikeng from 16-20 December 1997. At the Conference Thabo Mbeki was elected the new President of the African National Congress.

Discussion Documents 

• The National Question in Post-'94 South Africa - A Discussion Paper in Preparation for the 50th National Conference of the ANC by Z. Pallo Jordan, August 1997 [Full Version] [Abridged Version]
• Draft Strategy and Tactics of the African National Congress - July 1997 
• Developing a Strategic Perspective on South African Foreign Policy - July 1997 
• The Core Values of the RDP - July 1997
• The Need for a Gendered Perspective from the ANC and its Cadres - July 1997
• The Character of the ANC - July 1997 
• Nation-Formation and Nation-Building - July 1997
• Organisational Democracy and Discipline in the Movement - July 1997
• Challenges of Leadership in the Current Phase - July 1997

Conference Documents

• Political Report of the President - 16 December 1997 
• Secretary General's Report
• Treasurer General's Report
• Report of the Alliance Summit (held 31 August - 1 September 1997)
• Discussion Documents for Commissions
• NEC Election Results - 19 December 1997 
• Address by Nelson Mandela to the Closing Session, 20 December 1997 
• Statement of the President of the ANC, Thabo Mbeki, at the Closing of the National Conference, 20 December 1997 
• Address by the President of the ANC, Thabo Mbeki, at Mafikeng Stadium, Mafikeng, 20 December 1997

Post-Conference Documents

• Report from the 50th National Conference
• Resolutions from the 50th National Conference
• ANC Strategy and Tactics as adopted by the 50th National Conference

•  Earlier Conferences