“Stop Speaking After Me, It Is Not A Protocol” President Ramaphosa Tells Ekurhuleni Mayor Xhakaza

Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the African National Congress (ANC), has reminded Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, the Mayor of Ekurhuleni, of the importance of following protocol. Ramaphosa had previously instructed Xhakaza not to speak after the President during a political engagement. Because of the incident, people are paying more attention to the significance of following protocol and speaking in the correct order at official gatherings that involve significant political leaders.

It was made abundantly clear by Ramaphosa, who was campaigning in advance of the upcoming elections for South Africa’s local government, that Xhakaza should not address the gathering after he had finished speaking.

According to Ramaphosa, “Tell your mayor that you do not speak after the President, as that is not the protocol of the situation.”

The comment was made in reference to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, whom Ramaphosa had instructed to inform the mayor of Ekurhuleni about the expected order of speaking.

The exchange sheds light on the significance that political leaders attach to the procedures that have been established at official functions, particularly when the president of the country is present. In addition, Ramaphosa’s intervention comes at a time when the African National Congress (ANC) is ramping up its campaign activities in preparation for the local government elections that will take place on November 4, 2026.

The party has been actively engaging with communities all over the country, with its leaders addressing concerns regarding the delivery of services, unemployment, infrastructure, and the performance of municipalities.

Over the course of his campaign visit to Daveyton in Ekurhuleni on Tuesday, October 20, Ramaphosa also heard residents express their frustration over the difficulties associated with service delivery. These difficulties included issues with the supply of water and electricity. While defending the necessity of elevating the performance of municipalities, the President acknowledged the challenges that are currently being faced by local governments.

It is especially important for the African National Congress (ANC) to run a campaign in Ekurhuleni because the party is trying to maintain public support in a municipality that has experienced difficulties in both political and administrative matters.

Xhakaza, who was elected as the executive mayor of Ekurhuleni in April 2024, is one of the African National Congress (ANC) leaders who is attempting to persuade the locals that the party is capable of enhancing service delivery and resolving the issues that have been plaguing the municipality for a long time.

The comment that Ramaphosa made about speaking protocol has since provided yet another talking point from the activities that the party has been conducting during the campaign.

Despite the fact that the President’s statement was specifically about the order in which speakers would be introduced at the gathering, it highlights the expectations that are associated with formal engagements that involve senior executive branch officials.

As campaigning continues, the African National Congress (ANC) faces the challenge of having to strike a balance between its political messaging and the demands of residents for tangible improvements in their day-to-day lives.

Voters will have the opportunity to evaluate the performance of their municipal leaders and choose which parties should govern their communities during the elections that will take place in November.

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