‘Correct us in our transgressions’: Mbalula asks church to give ANC blessings and prayers ahead of polls

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula urged the church to bless and forgive the party, particularly those who have made mistakes in their duties to the public. Speaking at St John’s Apostolic Church in Katlehong, Mbalula emphasized that the ANC is an organization for the poor and that it must take decisive action against corruption.

He stressed that corrupt individuals who steal from South Africans should be arrested, as they are there to serve the public. Mbalula also spoke about the ANC's ongoing efforts to renew itself and regain public trust, acknowledging the challenges the party faces in rebuilding confidence.

Mbalula explained that the party is willing to work towards earning individual votes through demonstrating its commitment to self-correction. He compared the process to that of an individual in Bethesda, who must take the undignified step of getting up and walking differently after being healed. The ANC is making strides in self-correction, and this is necessary to regain the trust of the people.

He acknowledged the wide range of service delivery issues faced by the congregation in Katlehong, stating that fixing these problems is not a favor but a debt owed to the community. Mbalula confirmed that the ANC is in a coalition in the City of Ekurhuleni, which makes it difficult for the party to honor all its commitments to residents.