The ANCYL is a mass youth formation of the ANC; it is committed to the creation of a united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous South Africa
The ANCYL shall:
1. Strive to rally the youth of our country to support and unite behind the ANCYL, and actively participate in the struggle to create a non-racial, non-sexiest, united, democratic and prosperous society
2. Support and reinforce the ANC in the attainment of the goals of the NDR
3. Ensure that the youth make a full and rich contribution to the work of the ANC and to the life of the Nation
