Fikile Mbalula

Fikile Mbalula is the Secretary General of the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa, known for his dynamic political presence and advocacy for party renewal. He recently led a delegation to announce a reconfiguration of the ANC leadership in KwaZulu-Natal, highlighting the challenges the party faces after a significant electoral decline.

Born on Apr 06, 1971 (54 years old)

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.01%

Persistence

1 wks

Reach

1,517,199

Power

8,953$

Sentiment

5.00

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
South Africa	4	5.00	2.33%	+10%	59,308,690	1,517,199	$350,000	8,953$
Totals	4				59,308,690	1,517,199	$350,000	8,953$

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Recent Mentions

South Africa: ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula was among the names mentioned as possible presidential candidates. 5

Oscar Mabuyane Paul Mashatile Patrice Motsepe Phumulo Masualle Lulama Ngcukayitobi

Mail & Guardian: Mabuyane ‘avails’ himself for 3rd term – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary general, stated that the ANC will not abandon its coalition with smaller parties despite a motion of no confidence against Mayor Dada Morero. 7

Dada Morero Kenny Kunene Loyiso Masuku Paul Mashatile

Mail & Guardian: ANC will not abandon partners – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Fikile Mbalula's faction is disputing the outcome of the regional elective conference. 4

Dada Morero Loyiso Masuku Paul Mashatile Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Sihle Zikalala Nkulie White

Mail & Guardian: ANC Johannesburg regional ballots allegedly found opened at presiding officer’s house – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Fikile Mbalula's faction is disputing the outcome of the regional elective conference. 4

Dada Morero Loyiso Masuku Paul Mashatile Nkulie White Nomoya Mnisi Patrice Motsepe Oscar Mabuyane Keith Khoza Mahlengi Bhengu Motsiri Sasabone Manganye Luxolo September

Mail & Guardian: Fraud claims rock ANC in Joburg – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Fikile Mbalula is considered a likely candidate for the ANC presidency in 2027. 6

Collen Malatji Francisco Dyantyi Tsakani Tshivhiti Zama Khanyase Venus Blennies Jacob Tau Cyril Ramaphosa Paul Mashatile

Mail & Guardian: ANCYL ‘will sell its votes to highest bidder’, insiders say – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary-general who commented on the SACP's decision and its implications for the ANC. 5

Cyril Ramaphosa Solly Mapaila

Mail & Guardian: SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC election strategy meetings – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary-general who stated that dual membership for SACP members would no longer be allowed. 5

Cyril Ramaphosa Mahlengi Bhengu Motsiri Gwede Mantashe Mbulelo Mandlana Matthew Parks Madala Masuku

Mail & Guardian: ANC renewal headache – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Fikile Mbalula confirmed that some ANC members believed Ramaphosa should resign but also stated he was an asset to the party. 6

Cyril Ramaphosa Vukile Mehana Gwede Mantashe Dale Mckinley Daniel Silke

Mail & Guardian: Show of support for Ramaphosa at ANC conference, amid talk of plans to recall him – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary general who instructed the Gauteng leadership regarding the conference schedule. 6

Dada Morero Loyiso Masuku Sasabone Manganyi Ntsikelelo Breakfast Cyril Ramaphosa Helen Zille Herman Mashaba

Mail & Guardian: Vote-buying claims rock ANC conference – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary-general, stated that the ANC has failed to persuade the SACP to reconsider its decision to contest the 2026 elections independently. 5

Solly Mapaila

Mail & Guardian: ANC has failed to convince SACP against contesting 2026 elections independently – The Mail & Guardian