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
1 wks
Reach
1,073,902
Power
6,337$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 4 5.00 1.65% +10% 59,308,690 1,073,902 $350,000 6,337$
Totals 4 59,308,690 1,073,902 $350,000 6,337$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula is mentioned in the context of a headline regarding sanctions against ANC leaders. 5

Afriforum
Mail & Guardian: Correction and apology to AfriForum – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: In a letter addressed to ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula, Mathabatha said this was particularly evident in the processes and conduct of party members. 5

Stan Mathabatha Maropene Ramokgopa John Mpe Phophi Ramathuba Pule Shayi Jimmy Machaka
Mail & Guardian: Stan Mathabatha steps down as Limpopo ANC provincial chair – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: On Monday, Mamabolo wrote to ANC secretary Fikile Mbalula informing him that he had decided to terminate his membership. 5

Boy Mamabolo Reuben Madadzhe John Mpe Phophi Ramathuba Pule Shayi Jacob Zuma
Mail & Guardian: Boy Mamabolo to register Born To Win party after resigning from the ANC – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary general seen as a contender to take over from Ramaphosa, though some believe he is too young. 5

Gwen Ramokgopa Cyril Ramaphosa Paul Mashatile Senzo Mchunu Gertrude Shope Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Nomvula Mokonyane Refilwe Mtsweni Tsipane Maqueen Lestoha Mathae Nomusa Dube Ncube
Mail & Guardian: Gwen Ramokgopa glosses over her presidential ambitions – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: He was implicated in state capture, including grand-scale corruption at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa). 3

Rashied Omar Mosebenzi Zwane Joe Maswanganyi Dikeledi Magazi Sfiso Buthelezi Dipuo Peters Gregory Solik Zinzile Matebese Anthea Gordon Lister Nuku Hayley Slingers Jonker
Mail & Guardian: Parliament sued for letting corrupt MPs off the hook – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary general, stated that the party would not be coerced into reversing its progressive transformation laws. 5

John Steenhuisen Cyril Ramaphosa Nkosinathi Biko Athol Trollip
Mail & Guardian: DA slams R700m national dialogue as pricey ‘talk shop’ – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula has warned that the South African Communist Party’s decision to contest the 2026 municipal elections independently is forcing a rupture in the alliance. 5

Cyril Ramaphosa Solly Mapaila
Mail & Guardian: SACP’s decision to contest elections will split members – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula has dared the US to bring on sanctions against the ANC leadership, asserting the country's democratic values. 7

Cyril Ramaphosa Ronny Jackson Mahlengi Bhengu Motsiri Ebrahim Rasool Naledi Pandor Nomvula Mokonyane
Mail & Guardian: Mbalula dares US to bring on sanctions against ANC leaders – The Mail & Guardian

Tanzania Tanzania: Fikile Mbalula, the ANC Secretary-General, emphasized South Africa's prohibition on arms exports to war zones. 8

Mizengo Pinda Samia Suluhu Hassan Julius Nyerere
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Tanzania at the Liberation Movements Summit: charting a course for African Unity and sovereignty

Tanzania Tanzania: The summit, officiated by ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, brought together youth leaders from the liberation movements. 5

Jokate Mwegelo
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Jokate Mwegelo represents Southern Africa’s Liberation Youth Movements at the liberation movement youth festival