Fikile Mbalula

Fikile Mbalula

politician unknown

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.

Born on Apr 06, 1971 (55 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
2,943,138
Power
17,368$
Sentiment
4.83
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 6 4.83 4.51% +10% 59,308,690 2,943,138 $350,000 17,368$
Totals 6 59,308,690 2,943,138 $350,000 17,368$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula is the ANC's secretary-general whose administrative ineptness has been exposed in the party's candidate registration blunder. 3

Cyril Ramaphosa Paul Mashatile Patrice Motsepe Thoko Didiza Helen Zille Frank Chikane Masego Shiburi Sy Mamabolo
Mail & Guardian: The ANC is losing its grip from within

South Africa South Africa: 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. 6

Mail & Guardian: Electoral Court dismisses ANC case over councillor candidate submissions

South Africa South Africa: ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said on Saturday that he had asked Majodina to provide a report on what had happened. 5

Pemmy Majodina Cyril Ramaphosa
Mail & Guardian: Majodina apologises after ‘profane’ exchange with Kouga resident

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary-general involved in a court battle regarding allegations of vote-buying. 5

Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa Patrice Motsepe Dada Morero Paul Mashatile Oscar Mabuyane Ronald Lamola Mdumiseni Ntuli
Mail & Guardian: The ANC politics of money

South Africa South Africa: 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. 5

Kgalema Motlanthe
Mail & Guardian: I won’t resign unless the ANC tells me to

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula has since filed court papers demanding that Dlamini Zuma retract her comments, arguing that they were calculated to defame him. 5

Cyril Ramaphosa Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
Mail & Guardian: Ramaphosa calls vote-buying in ANC conferences an ‘unacceptable’ rumour

South Africa South Africa: Fikile Mbalula is the ANC secretary general who commented on the need for a fair process regarding the Phala Phala hearings. 6

Cyril Ramaphosa Vuyo Zungula Herman Mashaba Helen Zille
Mail & Guardian: Phala Phala loot laundered for ANC, claims Zungula

South Africa South Africa: ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has labelled Parliament's ad hoc committee as 'useless' compared with the Madlanga Commission. 3

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Cyril Ramaphosa Sandile Ngcobo Mandisa Maya William Mokhare
Mail & Guardian: Mbalula blasts Ad Hoc Committee on Mkhwanazi’s claims as political tool, praises Madlanga Commission

South Africa South Africa: ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula welcomed the appointment of Dina Pule as minister of social development. 6

Zwelinzima Vavi Cyril Ramaphosa Dina Pule Jacob Zuma Gwede Mantashe Nomvula Mokonyane Paul Mashatile Jay Naidoo Nazley Sharif Vuyo Zungula Athol Trollip
Mail & Guardian: Outrage over Pule appointment

South Africa South Africa: ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula was among the names mentioned as possible presidential candidates. 5

Oscar Mabuyane Paul Mashatile Patrice Motsepe Phumulo Masualle Lulama Ngcukayitobi
Mail & Guardian: Mabuyane ‘avails’ himself for 3rd term – The Mail & Guardian