South African’s National Liberation Movement

Media Statement

ANC PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA TO LEAD CHRIS HANI REGION VOLUNTEERS LAUNCH DRIVE IN THE EASTERN CAPE

The African National Congress (ANC) President, Comrade Cyril Ramaphosa, will on Monday, 06 July 2026, lead the launch of the Chris Hani Region Volunteers Drive in the Eastern Cape as part of the ANC’s ongoing programme to mobilise volunteers and strengthen grassroots organisational work ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.

The programme will include engagements with traditional leadership before the President addresses ANC volunteers, reaffirming the movement’s commitment to building a people-centred organisation rooted in communities and guided by the values of service, unity and renewal.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date: Monday, 06 July 2026

09h00

Engagement: Meeting with the King, His Majesty King Dalimvula Matanzima,

Venue: Qamata Great Place, Cofimvaba

11h00

Engagement: Meeting with Traditional Leaders

Venue: Qamata Great Place, Cofimvaba

13h00

Engagement: Address to ANC Volunteers

Venue: Qamata Great Place, Cofimvaba

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ISSUED BY THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS.

Nonceba Mhlauli
Acting National Spokesperson

Zuko Godlimpi
Acting National Spokesperson

Mangaliso Khonza
National Communications Manager
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Mothusi Shupinyane Ka Ndaba
Media Liaison Officer
084 498 0105