The African National Congress (ANC) will host an open media day and Roll-Call meeting of ANC councillors at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, on Monday, 15 September 2025. The event follows a special sitting of the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) on local government. Media accreditation and interviews start from 07:00.
What Happened
In a media notice dated 14 September 2025, the ANC announced a public programme at FNB Stadium that caps a weekend NEC assessment of local government performance, service-delivery challenges, and interventions by the party’s Local Government Intervention Team.
Key items on Monday’s schedule include:
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07:00–09:30 – Media accreditation (Transport Hub, FNB Stadium) and 07:00–09:45 media interviews with ANC deployees.
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09:00–09:20 – Opening remarks and anthems led by National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe.
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09:20–09:30 – Opening prayer by Rev. Molefe Tsele.
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12:40–13:00 – Address on diligence, work ethic and responsiveness by Rev. Frank Chikane.
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13:00–14:00 – President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers “marching orders” to ANC councillors.
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14:30 – Media briefing by the ANC Secretary-General, with NEC delegates and metro mayors.
(All at FNB Stadium; final briefing in the Media Auditorium.)
Echoing the sentiments expressed by the President in his political overview at the special #ANCNEC, it is has become important for those who serve at local level – us councillors and Mayor, we need to make service delivery a prerequisite to ensure better communities and a better… pic.twitter.com/pwFx2jKBln
— ANC SECRETARY GENERAL | Fikile Mbalula (@MbalulaFikile) September 15, 2025
Official Response
The party frames the Roll-Call as a moment of accountability and renewal for councillors after the 2021 local government elections. The statement notes the NEC session provided a frank and detailed assessment of local government and service-delivery work.
The Roll-Call “represents a renewed moment of accountability and renewal for ANC councillors as they report back on their work,” the notice reads.
Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu issued the statement and listed Mangaliso “Stalin” Khonza and Mothusi Shupinyane Ka Ndaba as media contacts.
Community Impact
The party says Monday’s programme is aimed at tightening oversight, work ethic and responsiveness among councillors, with an emphasis on improving service delivery in municipalities. The open sessions and interviews give the public and media a direct window into commitments being set for local-government representatives.
FAQ
Where and when is the event?
FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, Monday, 15 September 2025. Media accreditation opens 07:00, with formal proceedings from 09:00.
Who is scheduled to speak?
Gwede Mantashe, Rev. Molefe Tsele, Rev. Frank Chikane, President Cyril Ramaphosa, and the ANC Secretary-General (with NEC members and metro mayors).
