What To Know Before 2025 National Day of Prayer

On 30 November, the 2025 National Day of Prayer will bring together 35 of the largest Religious and Faith-Based organisations in South Africa.

One of the main objectives of the National Day of Prayer is to bring together and to unite people from different racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds in Africa and worldwide.

It will be attended by some of the most prominent kings, queens, traditional leaders, government and business leaders, senior representatives from the major political parties in South Africa; as well as representatives from trade union, non-governmental and community-based organisations and more than 100 000 people.

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4. Motsepe Foundation website: motsepefoundation.org

Here’s what GUESTS who are attending need to know:

• There will be water provided. Patrons are encouraged to bring Plastic Water Bottles or small containers to be able to fill them with drinkable water in the stadium for hydration purposes.
• Security and SAPS may refuse entry, confiscate items, or eject patrons who don’t comply. There will be bag checks, search on entry, and a defined list of prohibited and restricted items.
• Vendors with permission from the Stadium will be on-site for food and beverages.
• Prohibited items include:

1. 1. Weapons of any kind: firearms, ammunition, knives, multi‑tools, batons, martial‑arts devices
   2. Explosives/pyrotechnics: fireworks, flares, smoke canisters
   3. Hazardous items: pepper spray, tasers, laser pointers
   4. Illegal substances and drug paraphernalia
   5. Alcohol and glass containers of any kind
   6. Metal or hard objects that can be used as projectiles: cans, hard cooler boxes, braais, gas canisters
   7. Oversized flags/banners or flags on rigid poles; sticks, selfie sticks
   8. Drones, kites, model aircraft
   9. Professional recording gear: detachable‑lens cameras, tripods, audio/visual recorders (unless accredited).
   10. Large umbrellas or items with sharp points
   11. Large signs that obstruct views or contain offensive content
   12. Commercial or political promotional materials for distribution
   13. Vuvuzelas, loudhailers, megaphones, large musical instruments (often restricted at prayer/solemn events)
   14. Laser pens/lights
   15. Backpacks and large bags; luggage; hard cases
   16. Chairs, stools.

Here’s what the PUBLIC needs to know:

• Entering the Stadium and the surrounds are for ticketholders only. Loitering, selling or marketing of any kind is prohibited without the Stadiums written permission.
• There will be road closures around FNB Stadium on 30 November. Only vehicles with Vehicle Access Permits and ticket holders will be allowed to enter.
• Soweto Highway will NOT be open for general vehicles, from East to West and from West to East. Rea Vaya will be operating as normal.