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Fikile Mbalula

‘You have not abandoned me,’ Maphisa-Nqakula tells uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association
Politics
/ 30 May 2025

‘You have not abandoned me,’ Maphisa-Nqakula tells uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association

ANC Veterans League deputy president Mavuso Msimang has questioned why the party allowed the MK party to be formed

By Lunga Mzangwe
Lesufi considering alternatives to politics, rules out ANC top seven bid
Politics
/ 15 May 2025

Lesufi considering alternatives to politics, rules out ANC top seven bid

The premier and provincial co-convenor said the party would resurrect itself in Gauteng because there was no better alternative

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mbalula again faces backlash over alleged interference in ANC regional conferences
Politics
/ 7 May 2025

Mbalula again faces backlash over alleged interference in ANC regional conferences

The secretary general has once more been accused of violating party rules to influence regional elections in Limpopo and Gauteng ahead of the 2027 leadership contest

By Mandisa Nyathi
Godongwana holds firm amid pressure to resign over budget
Politics
/ 1 May 2025

Godongwana holds firm amid pressure to resign over budget

The finance minister says his U-turn on a VAT hike was a collective decision of the government of national unity

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mbalula: Malema a danger for GNU and ANC
Politics
/ 30 April 2025

Mbalula: Malema a danger for GNU and ANC

The ANC secretary general said the Economic Freedom Fighters voting with the Democratic Alliance would not be a surprise should a motion of no confidence be brought against Ramaphosa

By Lunga Mzangwe
Parties hail VAT reversal as ANC admits budget vote missteps
Politics
/ 24 April 2025

Parties hail VAT reversal as ANC admits budget vote missteps

The Democratic Alliance has claimed credit for the about-turn by the treasury on the tax, saying its legal team had presented a strong case against the flawed parliamentary process used to adopt the fiscal framework

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
EFF accuses ANC of ‘using’ it in government of national unity and budget talks
Politics
/ 16 April 2025

EFF accuses ANC of ‘using’ it in government of national unity and budget talks

The Economic Freedom Fighters say the ANC only holds discussions with them during times of political crisis

By Mandisa Nyathi
DA not ‘walking away’ after talks with ANC to rescue coalition
Politics
/ 13 April 2025

DA not ‘walking away’ after talks with ANC to rescue coalition

The parties remain divided over an increase in VAT, which the DA says South Africans cannot afford

By Mandisa Nyathi and Emsie Ferreira
ANC, DA confirm meeting to try and save coalition, but offer little detail
Politics
/ 12 April 2025

ANC, DA confirm meeting to try and save coalition, but offer little detail

The stand-off between the two parties dates back to 19 February when DA leader John Steenhuisen made clear the party would not support a national budget that proposed a two percentage point increase in VAT

By MG Reporter
ANC dares DA to walk out of GNU
Politics
/ 8 April 2025

ANC dares DA to walk out of GNU

Secretary general Fikile Mbalula challenged the Democratic Alliance to either support the government of national unity or make its exit official, as tension rises over the budget

By Mandisa Nyathi and Lunga Mzangwe
ANC and DA divided on future of coalition
Politics
/ 8 April 2025

ANC and DA divided on future of coalition

The ANC has bought itself time to decide whether to expel its constantly restive coalition partner

By Lunga Mzangwe, Emsie Ferreira and Mandisa Nyathi
ANC integrity commission faces backlash over allegations of factional targeting in Limpopo
Politics
/ 3 April 2025

ANC integrity commission faces backlash over allegations of factional targeting in Limpopo

Claims have been made that the commission is being used to sideline political rivals by reviving allegations linked to the VBS Mutual Bank scandal

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mbalula: No longer a need to chant ‘Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer’
Politics
/ 28 March 2025

Mbalula: No longer a need to chant ‘Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer’

The ANC secretary general said the ANC would not water it down to ‘Kiss the Boer’, nor would it prescribe to other parties what they must sing

By Lunga Mzangwe
EFF leaders split over national budget, VAT increase
Politics
/ 21 March 2025

EFF leaders split over national budget, VAT increase

Divisions in the party have emerged over VAT hikes, coalition negotiations, and fiscal policy strategies

By Mandisa Nyathi and Emsie Ferreira
SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC
Politics
/ 18 March 2025

SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC

The South African Communist Party is among 192 political parties that had not met the deadline to register with the Electoral Commission of South Africa

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mbalula’s ambitions are ‘sowing divisions’ in the Free State
Politics
/ 14 March 2025

Mbalula’s ambitions are ‘sowing divisions’ in the Free State

Sources say the ANC’s latest intervention in the province is aimed at replacing the secretary general’s opponents with loyalists

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mbalula: ANC will not tolerate cadre deployment that prioritises political connections
Politics
/ 11 March 2025

Mbalula: ANC will not tolerate cadre deployment that prioritises political connections

The secretary general said a local government intervention task team would be sent to assist struggling Free State municipalities

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mbalula rejects succession talks, backs Mashatile as next ANC president
Politics
/ 10 March 2025

Mbalula rejects succession talks, backs Mashatile as next ANC president

The party’s secretary general said he was only halfway through his current job and was focusing on rebuilding the party

By Mandisa Nyathi
‘Mbalula homing in on presidency’
Politics
/ 7 March 2025

‘Mbalula homing in on presidency’

ANC members in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng allege that the reconfiguration of the provincial structures and upcoming branch audits are part of his strategy to strengthen his position for the race

By Mandisa Nyathi
Jeff Radebe vows to purge ANC KwaZulu-Natal dissenters to rebuild voter confidence
Politics
/ 5 March 2025

Jeff Radebe vows to purge ANC KwaZulu-Natal dissenters to rebuild voter confidence

The political heavyweight says corrupt officials and factionalists would be the first to go

By Mandisa Nyathi
ANC ‘Talibans’ plan leadership shakeup in KwaZulu-Natal after being sidelined
Politics
/ 28 February 2025

ANC ‘Talibans’ plan leadership shakeup in KwaZulu-Natal after being sidelined

Internal strife is brewing in the ANC’s structures in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, with members claiming that the recent reshuffle is weighted in favour of Cyril Ramaphosa’s allies

By Mandisa Nyathi
Amos Masondo takes over ANC Gauteng’s provincial leadership
Politics
/ 26 February 2025

Amos Masondo takes over ANC Gauteng’s provincial leadership

Gauteng secretary TK Nciza was demoted to being an additional member and snubbed the meeting

By Mandisa Nyathi
‘Mammoth task’ ahead, says Mbalula of reconfigured ANC in KwaZulu-Natal
Politics
/ 25 February 2025

‘Mammoth task’ ahead, says Mbalula of reconfigured ANC in KwaZulu-Natal

Outspoken secretary Bheki Mtolo has been kept on the books as the convenor of policy, planning and monitoring

By Mandisa Nyathi
Morero set to retain ANC Greater Johannesburg chair as leadership battle hots up
Politics
/ 19 February 2025

Morero set to retain ANC Greater Johannesburg chair as leadership battle hots up

Six names have been touted for the position of deputy chair, and three for the position of regional secretary

By Lunga Mzangwe
Smaller parties in GNU by ‘grace’, DA is there by voter might, Zille says
Politics
/ 28 January 2025

Smaller parties in GNU by ‘grace’, DA is there by voter might, Zille says

Since the formation of the government of national unity, the Democratic Alliance and the ANC have clashed over several issues, the latest being the signing of the Expropriation Bill into law last week

By Lunga Mzangwe
Keep an eye on the supporting cast who redirected SA politics last year
Opinion
/ 25 January 2025

Keep an eye on the supporting cast who redirected SA politics last year

Three groups emerged: those who negotiated quietly to set up the GNU; loyalists in the DA, ANC, EFF and MK party and the rogues in and out of trouble with the law

By Ian Siebörger
Gauteng, KZN ANC leaders prepare for life under (political) adult supervision
Columns
/ 24 January 2025

Gauteng, KZN ANC leaders prepare for life under (political) adult supervision

Instead of focusing on trying not to lose the local government elections next year, the comrades are already eyeing who takes control of the party in 2027

By Paddy Harper
Fikile Mbalula: ‘No surprise’ if ANC approaches former EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
Politics
/ 20 January 2025

Fikile Mbalula: ‘No surprise’ if ANC approaches former EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

The secretary general said discussion about the fate of KwaZulu-Natal was being hijacked by factionalism and premature mobilisation regarding the ANC succession issue

By Lunga Mzangwe
Fish swim, birds fly, Zuma litigates
Columns
/ 10 January 2025

Fish swim, birds fly, Zuma litigates

Is Zuma trying to rain on Cyril’s January 8 parade, or is uBaba feeling politically homesick?

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa says ANC will shock critics in 2026 local elections, end ‘disrespect’
Politics
/ 9 January 2025

Ramaphosa says ANC will shock critics in 2026 local elections, end ‘disrespect’

The party hopes to win back voters in the Western Cape, where its January 8 commemoration is being held

By Lunga Mzangwe
Zuma tells ANC to reverse his expulsion and reinstate him immediately — or else
Politics
/ 8 January 2025

Zuma tells ANC to reverse his expulsion and reinstate him immediately — or else

The former president’s lawyers say Tony Yengeni is being “persecuted” for representing Zuma at his disciplinary hearing

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa: ANC still discussing disbanding Gauteng, KZN executive committees
Politics
/ 7 January 2025

Ramaphosa: ANC still discussing disbanding Gauteng, KZN executive committees

The party is expected to discuss the matter at its upcoming national executive committee meeting, set for next week

By Lunga Mzangwe
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