The ANC celebrated their party’s 103rd birthday in Cape Town. There was much black, green and gold in the streets of Cape Town as ANC leadership and supporters flooded into the city to celebrate. Independent Newspaper's Group Executive Editor, Karima Brown and Group Editor of Opinion and Analysis, Vukani Mde, posted pictures of themselves decked out in ANC regalia attending the party’s 103rd celebrations in Cape Town. The question is how independent are Independent Newspapers. Marianne Thamm writes "Both Brown and Mde are experienced journalists who have covered the political landscape for several publications for many years. They both bring unique insights into the workings and troubles of the ruling party. But while there is a significant difference between standing for political office and donning the colours of a political party at a rally, one must question both these senior editors public display of their political allegiances."