Fikile Mbalula
South AfricapoliticianMaleb. 19715.0Global Dominance: 0.02%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.
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Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary-general facing politically motivated charges from the NPA.
Mbalula step-aside ‘unjust’ as ANC leaders call AfriForum case politically motivatedSouth Africa· 2026-09-24
Fikile Mbalula, the ANC's secretary-general, argued that the party's nominations were complete but not submitted due to technical issues.
ANC heads to ConCourt in bid to get 181 councillors on ballotSouth Africa· 2026-09-23Fikile Mbalula is the ANC's secretary-general whose administrative ineptness has been exposed in the party's candidate registration blunder.
The ANC is losing its grip from withinSouth Africa· 2026-09-18
Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary-general, stated that the party had submitted all its councillor lists but the IEC had captured only 97% of them.
Electoral Court dismisses ANC case over councillor candidate submissionsSouth Africa· 2026-09-16ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said on Saturday that he had asked Majodina to provide a report on what had happened.
Majodina apologises after ‘profane’ exchange with Kouga residentSouth Africa· 2026-09-15
Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary-general involved in a court battle regarding allegations of vote-buying.
The ANC politics of moneySouth Africa· 2026-09-11
Fikile Mbalula has insisted that he will not resign voluntarily after his detractors called for his head because of the party's failure to submit all its councillor candidates to the Electoral Commission of South Africa.
I won’t resign unless the ANC tells me toSouth Africa· 2026-09-09
Fikile Mbalula has since filed court papers demanding that Dlamini Zuma retract her comments, arguing that they were calculated to defame him.
Ramaphosa calls vote-buying in ANC conferences an ‘unacceptable’ rumourSouth Africa· 2026-09-09Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary general who commented on the need for a fair process regarding the Phala Phala hearings.
Phala Phala loot laundered for ANC, claims ZungulaSouth Africa· 2026-07-31
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has labelled Parliament's ad hoc committee as 'useless' compared with the Madlanga Commission.
Mbalula blasts Ad Hoc Committee on Mkhwanazi’s claims as political tool, praises Madlanga CommissionSouth Africa· 2026-07-16
ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula welcomed the appointment of Dina Pule as minister of social development.
Outrage over Pule appointmentSouth Africa· 2026-07-03
ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula was among the names mentioned as possible presidential candidates.
Mabuyane ‘avails’ himself for 3rd term – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-29
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.
ANC will not abandon partners – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-29
Fikile Mbalula's faction is disputing the outcome of the regional elective conference.
ANC Johannesburg regional ballots allegedly found opened at presiding officer’s house – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-25
Fikile Mbalula's faction is disputing the outcome of the regional elective conference.
Fraud claims rock ANC in Joburg – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-22
Fikile Mbalula is considered a likely candidate for the ANC presidency in 2027.
ANCYL ‘will sell its votes to highest bidder’, insiders say – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-19
Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary-general who commented on the SACP's decision and its implications for the ANC.
SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC election strategy meetings – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-11Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary-general who stated that dual membership for SACP members would no longer be allowed.
ANC renewal headache – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-11
Fikile Mbalula confirmed that some ANC members believed Ramaphosa should resign but also stated he was an asset to the party.
Show of support for Ramaphosa at ANC conference, amid talk of plans to recall him – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-09
Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary general who instructed the Gauteng leadership regarding the conference schedule.
Vote-buying claims rock ANC conference – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-04
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.
ANC has failed to convince SACP against contesting 2026 elections independently – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-01
Fikile Mbalula has instructed the party’s Gauteng leadership to ensure that the Johannesburg regional conference is held no later than 3 December.
Mbalula says ANC Johannesburg regional conference must sit no later than 3 December – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-28
Fikile Mbalula supports Cyril Ramaphosa and believes he should not resign from his position.
Ramaphosa would have betrayed ANC members if he resigned because he is an asset – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-18
Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary general who was allegedly being tarnished by Ramokgopa's associations.
“I was hurt” by being associated with Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-23
Fikile Mbalula argues that Mokgotsi’s membership has expired and that the party had no idea who he was until his name popped up at the Madlanga commission.
ANC must be firm with its rotten cadres – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-10
ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula told a media briefing that Mokgotsi was no longer a member of the ANC.
Brown Mogotsi considers renewing ANC membership but party resolute on not keeping him – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-07
Fikile Mbalula is mentioned in the context of a headline regarding sanctions against ANC leaders.
Correction and apology to AfriForum – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-05
In a letter addressed to ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula, Mathabatha said this was particularly evident in the processes and conduct of party members.
Stan Mathabatha steps down as Limpopo ANC provincial chair – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-02
On Monday, Mamabolo wrote to ANC secretary Fikile Mbalula informing him that he had decided to terminate his membership.
Boy Mamabolo to register Born To Win party after resigning from the ANC – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-02
Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary general seen as a contender to take over from Ramaphosa, though some believe he is too young.
Gwen Ramokgopa glosses over her presidential ambitions – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-27
