President Jacob Zuma and the ANC’s top six arrived for their walk around the stadium. The media and state security had different priorities. (Greg Nicolson)

High in the stands at a packed Ellis Park, an ANC supporter looked for a seat. (Greg Nicolson)

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Jacob Zuma on stage at the ANC’s Siyanqoba rally at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. (Greg Nicolson)

President Zuma gets down at the ANC’s Siyanqoba rally in Johannesburg ahead of the 2016 local government elections. (Greg Nicolson)

President Zuma dips his hat as he leaves Ellis Park during the Siyanqoba local government elections rally to visit Johannesburg Stadium, which served as the party’s overflow area. (Greg Nicolson)

After ANC leaders left the Siyanqoba rally, a few supporters ran onto the field, followed by dozens, before they were called to order. (Greg Nicolson)

An ANC MK representative gets prepared to march onto the pitch at Ellis Park ahead of the party’s Siyanqoba rally. (Greg Nicolson)

As usual, the ANC bikers were at the rally, as well as the ANC Women’s League. (Greg Nicolson)

The ANC’s Siyanqoba rally included dancers of all colours – black, green and gold – who did their thing. (Greg Nicolson)

But the dance ended predictably. (Greg Nicolson)

Performers at the ANC’s Siyaqoba rally watch balloons fly in the sky. (Greg Nicolson)

President Zuma waves to dancers dressed in green at the ANC’s 2016 Siyanqoba rally at Emirates Stadium, Johannesburg. (Greg Nicolson)

ANC Gauteng leader Paul Mashatile and ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe dab their way to the elections. The dance has become a popular feature of the party’s campaign. (Greg Nicolson)

ANC supporters walk through the bowels of Ellis Park in Johannesburg at the party’s rally ahead of the 2016 local government elections. (Greg Nicolson)

ANC supporters get creative with their party t-shirts at the Siyanqoba rally at Ellis Park ahead of the 2016 local government elections. (Greg Nicolson)

Performers at the 2016 Siyanqoba rally march through the tunnels of Ellis Park. (Greg Nicolson)

Main photo: President Zuma stuck to script during speech at the last rally before the local government elections and followed the delivery with a couple of songs. (Greg Nicolson)