Scores of DA supporters started arriving at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Johannesburg on Saturday morning for the party’s local government elections manifesto launch, with more expected to join the gathering throughout the day.More than 15 buses were spotted ferrying supporters into the city centre, with many dressed in blue and carrying placards bearing the words “Working for All” — a theme expected to underpin the party’s election offering.DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis is expected to unveil the party’s manifesto, setting out its promises to voters and its plans to win control of more municipalities in the November 4 local government elections.DA federal chairperson Solly Msimanga is also expected to address the gathering, alongside the party’s mayoral candidates for the Gauteng metros. Helen Zille is scheduled to speak about Johannesburg, Cilliers Brink about Tshwane and Khathutshelo Rasilingwane about Ekurhuleni.Party supporter Maxwell Khumalo told TimesLIVE he was excited about the launch and the opportunity to spend the day with fellow DA members.“I’m looking forward to hearing from our leader Helen Zille. We have a lot of corruption in this country, and the DA is the only party for us who will stop this. I’m also looking forward to seeing all the performances,” he said.WATCH | DA supporters arriving at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Johannesburg on Saturday morning for the party’s local government elections manifesto launch. pic.twitter.com/dC7F9X6gOf— Times LIVE (@TimesLIVE) August 8, 2026