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.
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ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula was among the names mentioned as possible presidential candidates.
Mabuyane ‘avails’ himself for 3rd term – The Mail & Guardian
South 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
He was implicated in state capture, including grand-scale corruption at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa).
Parliament sued for letting corrupt MPs off the hook – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-17
Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary general, stated that the party would not be coerced into reversing its progressive transformation laws.
DA slams R700m national dialogue as pricey ‘talk shop’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-11
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.
SACP’s decision to contest elections will split members – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-07Fikile Mbalula has dared the US to bring on sanctions against the ANC leadership, asserting the country's democratic values.
Mbalula dares US to bring on sanctions against ANC leaders – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-06
Fikile Mbalula, the ANC Secretary-General, emphasized South Africa's prohibition on arms exports to war zones.
Tanzania at the Liberation Movements Summit: charting a course for African Unity and sovereignty
Tanzania· 2025-07-30
The summit, officiated by ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, brought together youth leaders from the liberation movements.
Jokate Mwegelo represents Southern Africa’s Liberation Youth Movements at the liberation movement youth festivalTanzania· 2025-07-28
Helen Zille cornered the ANC’s Fikile Mbalula with the ultimatum to axe the minister or lose DA support on budget votes.
How the DA’s ultimatum toppled Nkabane – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-25
Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary general who accused Zuma of abusing the South African flag.
We won’t attack Zuma publicly, even if he takes arms with Morocco, Western Sahara’s Beisat says – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-22
Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary general, spoke about the need for talks to resolve tensions in the coalition government.
DA to support departmental budgets after Nobuhle Nkabane’s axing – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-22
Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary general, stated that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu will still perform his duties as a member of parliament despite being on special leave.
Mchunu to stay in parliament, ANC committee despite suspension – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-15
Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary general who signed the letter of invitation to the PAC.
Sobukwe would have supported the GNU – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-14
