Series of ups and down pitting ANC rule since independence

Supporters of the ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) cheer as they arrive at the Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg to attend the ANC's final presidential election campaign rally on May 5, 2019, ahead of May 8 legislative and presidential elections. PHOTO | MARCO LONGARI | AFP

The African National Congress (ANC) led the struggle that toppled apartheid in 1994 and has ruled South Africa ever since, remaining the most popular party despite a series of scandals.

Here are 10 key dates in the history of the party formed more than 100 years ago.