JOHANNESBURG - This weekend the ANC will elect new leadership.
Ahead of the conference which kicks off on Friday, there is a fundraising gala dinner.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said thousands of delegates are expected.
"This is a major economic boost and we are here for the gala dinner also to strengthen economic opportunities.
"Our people are without jobs so we want those who have the purse so we can share with them our economic opportunities so that we can start the economy to start pumping again."