Patriotic Alliance fills Bloemfontein stadium for manifesto launch ahead of November polls
Supporters from the Western Cape, Gauteng and across the Free State gathered at a Bloemfontein stadium on Saturday, where party leader Gayton McKenzie is expected to set out the PA's platform for the local government elections.
Supporters of the Patriotic Alliance gathered in Bloemfontein on Saturday for the party’s manifesto launch, with leader Gayton McKenzie expected to address the crowd during the afternoon.
SABC News reported from the stadium that the crowd was still growing as the morning wore on, with branches from the Western Cape, Gauteng and across the Free State among those present. The official programme had been due to begin around 10:00 but had not started by the time of the broadcast, with music playing while supporters waited.
According to the broadcaster’s update from the ground, McKenzie was expected to speak at about 14:00 or 14:30, when he was due to set out the party’s platform ahead of the November local government elections.
SABC News reported that the weather turned during the morning, with light rain falling over the stadium. Supporters remained seated and waited for the programme to begin.
Source: SABC News (YouTube), LGE 2026 | Patriotic Alliance launches election manifesto: Ishmael Modiba updates
