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Fikile Mbalula

Mbalula gagged 2010 World Cup LOC
Article
/ 2 July 2015

Mbalula gagged 2010 World Cup LOC

The sport and recreation minister hosted an extraordinary meeting and wrote a letter telling World Cup local organising committee members to keep mum.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Stefaans Brummer
Fransman sweeps ANC WC top spot
Article
/ 28 June 2015

Fransman sweeps ANC WC top spot

In a show of unity, ANC Western Cape chairperson Marius Fransman was re-elected unopposed to lead the province for the next four years.

By Thulani Gqirana
Editorial: He he he he he … the joke’s on us
Article
/ 4 June 2015

Editorial: He he he he he … the joke’s on us

How much is enough? What will be the tipping point for those of us who are law-abiding, concerned citizens?

By Editorial
Mbalula: Don’t knock us, we’ve got a nation to build
Article
/ 3 June 2015

Mbalula: Don’t knock us, we’ve got a nation to build

Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has again said neither the government nor the LOC paid any bribes to Fifa officials to secure hosting rights.

By Lynley Donnelly
Family denies flying Mbalula to US for Mayweather match
Article
/ 8 May 2015

Family denies flying Mbalula to US for Mayweather match

A week after Fikile Mbalula visited the US for the "Fight of the Century" it remains a mystery how he got there and who paid for it.

By Pieter-Louis Myburgh
Madonsela clears Mbalula from ‘unmandated’ trips
Article
/ 31 March 2015

Madonsela clears Mbalula from ‘unmandated’ trips

Thuli Madonsela has found no impropriety with regard to Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula’s trips, and would not initiate action, she said.

By Sapa
SA saddened by Mulaudzi’s untimely death
Article
/ 25 October 2014

SA saddened by Mulaudzi’s untimely death

President Jacob Zuma says SA has lost a true hero and disciplined athlete in Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, who died in a car crash on Friday.

By Sapa
SA won’t host Afcon should Morocco withdraw – Mbalula
Article
/ 20 October 2014

SA won’t host Afcon should Morocco withdraw – Mbalula

Morocco could withdraw from hosting the Africa Cup of Nations, but South Africa will not take the baton, says Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula.

By Staff Reporter
Mbalula takes on ‘Karate Kid’ Malema
Article
/ 2 October 2014

Mbalula takes on ‘Karate Kid’ Malema

No punches were spared as EFF leader Julius Malema battled his former "Mr Miyagi", Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula, in a hilarious Twitter fight.

By Verashni Pillay
Will the Malema-Mbalula twar buff up their brands?
Article
/ 1 October 2014

Will the Malema-Mbalula twar buff up their brands?

Politics is no different than the dog-eat-dog world of advertising. But similarly, politicians need to move beyond all talk and no delivery.

By Staff Reporter
The art of twar: Malema vs Mbalula
Article
/ 30 September 2014

The art of twar: Malema vs Mbalula

EFF leader Julius Malema and Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula had it out on Twitter on Tuesday. Here’s a blow-by-blow account.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Mbalula fancies Gauteng ANC chair
Article
/ 28 August 2014

Mbalula fancies Gauteng ANC chair

Sports minister Fikile Mbalula is finally coming in from the cold, but is he eligible for a spot in the province?

By Staff Reporter
Fikile Mbalula – minister of selfies
Article
/ 23 July 2014

Fikile Mbalula – minister of selfies

Whether pouting, saluting or just swagging, the minister of sports and recreation has recreated the political selfie. Take note, politicians.

By stefanie jason
Mbalula missteps with ‘drowning’ Kenyan athletes comment
Article
/ 29 April 2014

Mbalula missteps with ‘drowning’ Kenyan athletes comment

Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has had a case of foot in mouth syndrome regarding Kenya’s sporting acumen.

By Verashni Pillay
Mbalula says he’s not applying 60-40 team quotas
Article
/ 23 April 2014

Mbalula says he’s not applying 60-40 team quotas

Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula says a quota favouring black players would not be imposed on anybody, after meeting with AfriForum, Solidarity and FF+.

By Ockert De Villiers
Fikile’s big wind-up: Hold the fury
Article
/ 10 April 2014

Fikile’s big wind-up: Hold the fury

Big Money is already driving transformation – and sports managers are all too well aware of it.

By Neil Manthorp
Zuma is a ‘tsunami’, booers are ‘cowards’, says Mbalula
Article
/ 6 March 2014

Zuma is a ‘tsunami’, booers are ‘cowards’, says Mbalula

Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has lambasted those who booed Zuma when he walked onto the pitch at FNB Stadium, adding that Zuma is a ‘tsunami’.

By Sapa
SA wants to host 2024 Olympics, says Mbalula
Article
/ 25 February 2014

SA wants to host 2024 Olympics, says Mbalula

Sports and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula says there are plans for SA to host the Olympics.

By Sapa
ANC will never be defeated, says Mashatile
Article
/ 22 February 2014

ANC will never be defeated, says Mashatile

Paul Mashatile said the ANC will not be threatened by "parties born yesterday" while Pule Mabe accused Julius Malema of running a backyard revolution.

By Sapa
Mbalula wants Olympics 2024 in SA
Article
/ 10 February 2014

Mbalula wants Olympics 2024 in SA

Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says South Africa is ready to host the Olympic Games and should make a bid in 2014.

By Ockert De Villiers
Fikile Mbalula’s private secretary defects to DA
Article
/ 25 January 2014

Fikile Mbalula’s private secretary defects to DA

ANC heavyweight Fikile Mbalula has just learnt that his private secretary Ricardo Mackenzie may well become an MP this year – on a DA ticket.

By Phillip De Wet
Weekend 101: Of politics, soccer, protests and rabbits
Videos
/ 23 January 2014

Weekend 101: Of politics, soccer, protests and rabbits

Fikile Mbalula calls Bafana losers, President Jacob Zuma gives politicians a R45-million pay hike, and a tiny rabbit in Madiba’s ear causes a stir.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: Football egos take their eye off the ball
Article
/ 23 January 2014

Editorial: Football egos take their eye off the ball

Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula, PSL head Irvin Khoza and Safa president Danny Jordaan need to work together to save South African football.

By Editorial
Bafana Bafana for SA government
Article
/ 22 January 2014

Bafana Bafana for SA government

The current administration and the national soccer team are similar in more ways than one. For starters, they both shoot but hardly ever score.

By Staff Reporter
Bafana ‘a bunch of losers’, says Mbalula
Article
/ 20 January 2014

Bafana ‘a bunch of losers’, says Mbalula

Following Bafana Bafana’s loss to Nigeria at the African Nations Championship, Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has called their performance "useless".

By Sapa
Organisers not concerned over Chan’s low ticket sales
Article
/ 16 January 2014

Organisers not concerned over Chan’s low ticket sales

Chan’s organisers say ticket sales for Chan haven’t been great but they are hoping it will improve as the tournamnet progresses.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Mbalula congratulates Chad le Clos on record-breaking win
Article
/ 6 November 2013

Mbalula congratulates Chad le Clos on record-breaking win

Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has praised swimmer Chad le Clos for breaking his own 200m butterfly short course record.

By Sapa
Lungisa: I still have respect for comrade Mbalula
Article
/ 30 October 2013

Lungisa: I still have respect for comrade Mbalula

Former NYDA boss Andile Lungisa, accused of defrauding the arts and culture department, says he respects Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula.

By Sapa
Khune, Le Clos among Sports Awards nominees
Article
/ 16 October 2013

Khune, Le Clos among Sports Awards nominees

Olympic gold medalist Chad le Clos is once again in the running for Sports Star of the Year at the SA Sports Awards 2013.

By Sapa
Lungisa arrested after making up R Kelly concert
Article
/ 4 October 2013

Lungisa arrested after making up R Kelly concert

Former National Youth Development Agency head Andile Lungisa and three mates banked an amount of R2.5-million after lying about a contract.

By Sapa Author and Staff Reporter
Mbalula: Nelson Mandela sports day to carry Madiba legacy
Article
/ 4 July 2013

Mbalula: Nelson Mandela sports day to carry Madiba legacy

The legacy of the former president will never die, thanks to initiatives such as the Nelson Mandela sports day, says Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula.

By Ockert De Villiers
Malema accused of committing ‘political suicide’
Article
/ 16 June 2013

Malema accused of committing ‘political suicide’

Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula says expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema’s plan to start a new party is "political suicide".

By Staff Reporter
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