ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula

Malema Faces Backlash Over GNU Remarks

EFF leader Julius Malema said the only obstacle preventing the EFF from entering the GNU is ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula. Photo: EFF

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has come under fire from South Africans after confirming on Thursday that his party is ready to join the Government of National Unity (GNU). Speaking at a press briefing, Malema said the only obstacle preventing the EFF from entering the GNU is African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile… Continue reading Malema Faces Backlash Over GNU Remarks

Malema Says Mbalula is Positioned for ANC Presidency

EFF Leader Julius Malema said ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula is on track to become the next president of the ANC. Photo: EFF

EFF Leader Julius Malema said ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula is on track to become the next president of the ANC if no major intervention takes place within the governing party. Malema addressed journalists in Johannesburg on Thursday, where he raised concerns about the level of influence Mbalula has gained in the organisation. Malema said… Continue reading Malema Says Mbalula is Positioned for ANC Presidency

ANC NEC To Decide Future of KZN ANC Provincial Task Team In February Next Year

The future of the dysfunctional and faction-riddled provincial task team of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal hangs in the balance, and the national executive committee (NEC) has grudgingly extended its mandate by three months. This is as the nine-month mandate of the PTT, which was tasked with rebuilding branches after the party was decimated by the… Continue reading ANC NEC To Decide Future of KZN ANC Provincial Task Team In February Next Year

ANC Confirms Mathabatha’s Step Aside, Cites Urgent Talks with Limpopo Leaders

In a dramatic political twist that has sent ripples through Limpopo and the national African National Congress (ANC), provincial chairperson Stanley Mathabatha has stepped aside from his position, citing misconduct and the erosion of party values within the province. Mathabatha’s resignation letter, dated 1 September 2025 and addressed to ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, was formally… Continue reading ANC Confirms Mathabatha’s Step Aside, Cites Urgent Talks with Limpopo Leaders

ANC Halts All Conferences Pending NEC Approval Amid Factional Tensions

The African National Congress (ANC) has issued a firm directive halting all planned regional and provincial conferences unless expressly authorised in writing by the party’s Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula. This comes as internal disputes and complaints from Branch General Meetings (BGMs) and Branch Biennial General Meetings (BBGMs) threaten to derail the party’s already fragile unity… Continue reading ANC Halts All Conferences Pending NEC Approval Amid Factional Tensions

Ramaphosa in Urgent Call with Trump as US Tariff Threat Looms Over SA

LOOMING TARIFFS: President Cyril Ramaphosa has engaged in a critical phone call with United States President Donald Trump as South Africa stares down the possibility of damaging US tariffs. Photo: RSA Presidency

President Cyril Ramaphosa has engaged in a critical phone call with United States President Donald Trump as South Africa stares down the possibility of damaging US tariffs that could hit key sectors and cost thousands of jobs. The early morning call on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, focused on bilateral trade and came amid growing concern… Continue reading Ramaphosa in Urgent Call with Trump as US Tariff Threat Looms Over SA

Magashule’s ACT Hits Out at ANC’s ‘Sellout’ Stance on Freedom Songs

REBRANDING: The African Congress for Transformation (ACT) insists that ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula's statement is not about reconciliation but about rebranding the ANC as a party more palatable to the corporate elite and privileged white minority. Photo: ACT

The African Congress for Transformation (ACT), led by expelled former ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule, has accused the ANC of deliberately erasing liberation history under the guise of promoting non-racialism — following remarks by ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula that the chant “Kill the Boer” will no longer be permitted within the party. Mbalula made the controversial… Continue reading Magashule’s ACT Hits Out at ANC’s ‘Sellout’ Stance on Freedom Songs

‘Animal Farm’ Politics? ANC Defends Mchunu’s Stay as Party Cracks Widen

BACKLASH: President Cyril Ramaphosa with Senzo Mchunu and other members of the ANC NEC in Cape Town on 20 July 2025. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula's announcement that embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu would not be required to step aside has triggered fierce public backlash, with critics pointing to what they call the “Animal Farm logic” of the ruling party. Photo: ANC

Accusations of double standards and factional favouritism are once again plaguing the African National Congress (ANC), after its Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula confirmed that embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu would not be required to step aside from party duties — despite being placed on special leave by President Cyril Ramaphosa amid a serious judicial inquiry. The… Continue reading ‘Animal Farm’ Politics? ANC Defends Mchunu’s Stay as Party Cracks Widen

Mbalula to Meet ANC Limpopo Top Leaders Amid Disputed Three Regional Conferences

The ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, is set to meet with the Limpopo provincial leaders, following a series of disputes and alleged irregularities that occurred at the three elective regional conferences. In the invitation letter, Mbulula said the meeting is set to discuss organisational matters. The meeting is expected to be on Wednesday, 4 June, at… Continue reading Mbalula to Meet ANC Limpopo Top Leaders Amid Disputed Three Regional Conferences

Factional Battles Tear ANC Apart: Two Limpopo Regional Conferences Face Disputes

UNCOMPROMISING: ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has revealed that ActionSA is standing firm on its position that it will not support the budget process should VAT be increased. Photo: ANC

Leadership factional battles, characterised by internal divisions and rivalries, leading to the ANC Limpopo’s provincial elective conference cripple regional structures. Limpopo ANC Provincial secretary Reuben Madadzhe has confirmed that both Vhembe and Peter Mokaba regional conferences are facing disputes, with delegates citing irregularities. Madadzhe said the two disputes are being handled by the national dispute… Continue reading Factional Battles Tear ANC Apart: Two Limpopo Regional Conferences Face Disputes