Deputy President Paul Mashatile is supposed to deliver the keynote address at the Petrus Molemela Stadium but Eyewitness News understands bad weather has prevented the plane that Mashatile is travelling on from landing.
The party brought an urgent application before the Bloemfontein High Court, challenging both the sitting which saw Mokoena elected as mayor, and seeking an interdict against him from performing any mayoral duties.
Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority CEO Kenny Dichabe says that hotels and other accommodation in Mangaung were fully booked for the ANC s January 8 celebrations - a major boost for the local economy.