Fikile Mbalula

Fikile Mbalula

politician South Africa

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
7 wks
Reach
1,708,894
Power
10,085$
Sentiment
6.20
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 5 6.20 1.69% +70% 59,308,690 1,708,894 $350,000 10,085$
Totals 5 59,308,690 1,708,894 $350,000 10,085$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula is the secretary general of the African National Congress (ANC). 5

Julius Malema Sinawo Thambo Donald Trump
Mail & Guardian: EFF accuses ANC of ‘using’ it in government of national unity and budget talks – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula led the ANC team in discussions with the DA to resolve a budgetary impasse. 7

Helen Zille John Steenhuisen Enoch Godongwana Cyril Ramaphosa
Mail & Guardian: ANC, DA confirm meeting to try and save coalition, but offer little detail – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula has hit back at suggestions that the ANC is beholden to the Democratic Alliance. 7

Paul Mashatile Cyril Ramaphosa
Mail & Guardian: ANC dares DA to walk out of GNU – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula warned that the party may reconsider the current government of national unity if the Democratic Alliance continues to obstruct budget negotiations. 6

Enoch Godongwana Cyril Ramaphosa Karabo Khakhau John Steenhuisen
Mail & Guardian: Mbalula warns GNU may have to be ‘reconfigured’ over budget deadlock – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary general, stated that the party no longer believes in chanting the slogan 'Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer'. 6

Julius Malema Enoch Godongwana Cyril Ramaphosa Karabo Khakhau
Mail & Guardian: No longer a need to chant ‘Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer’ – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: In a recent interview, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula alluded to the fact that his party was not socialist inclined. 6

Hannah Arendt Fw De Klerk Nelson Mandela Chief Albert Luthuli Oliver Tambo Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa Kgalema Motlanthe Sizwe Mpofu Walsh Jo Mangaliso Mdhlela
Mail & Guardian: How the ANC’s slogan of ‘a better life for all’ plays out today – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: ANC leaders including Gwede Mantashe, deputy president Paul Mashatile and Fikile Mbalula have previously argued that contesting elections independently could strain the alliance further. 5

Alex Mashilo Solly Mapaila Mike Shingange Gwede Mantashe Paul Mashatile
Mail & Guardian: SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula has dismissed speculation about his presidential ambitions, saying that it is premature to discuss succession because he was focused on finishing his term in office. 5

Paul Mashatile Cyril Ramaphosa Tokyo Sexwale Sizwe Mpofu Walsh
Mail & Guardian: Mbalula rejects succession talks, backs Mashatile as next ANC president – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula has his eye on the number-one job as ANC secretary general. 6

Jeff Radebe Paul Mashatile Weziwe Thusi Siboniso Duma Mike Mabuyakhulu Nomusa Dube Ncube Nomagugu Simelane Jacob Zuma Mahlengi Bhengu Motsiri
Mail & Guardian: ‘Mbalula homing in on presidency’ – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: In a letter to NEC members on Sunday, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula also announced a number of leadership changes. 5

Zuko Godlimpi Mmamoloko Kubayi Enoch Godongwana Zizi Kodwa Dickson Masemola Pemmy Majodina Khumbudzo Ntshaveni Cyril Ramaphosa Thoko Didiza Faith Muthambi Pinky Kekana Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Nomvula Mokonyane Cyril Xaba Sibongile Besani Thabo Makwetla Zweli Mkhize Stella Ndabeni Abrahams Angie Motshekga Maropene Ramokgopa Gwen Ramokgopa
Mail & Guardian: Kubayi makes way for Zuko Godlimpi as ANC shuffles convenors – The Mail & Guardian