10 March 2025
ANC sg. Fikile Mbalula faces accusations of leveraging his influential position to undermine political rivals in preparation for a potential run at the party’s presidency in 2027.
Mbalula has reportedly targeted obstacles, sidelined rivals, and consolidated his power in the run-up to the ANC’s next presidential election.
Critics claim he is using his role to weaken opposition within the party, either by expelling key figures or weakening their influence.
While there is little evidence to support these allegations, there is a growing perception that Mbalula is reshaping the ANC’s internal dynamics to further his political ambitions.
His moves appear designed to restructure the party’s power structure in a way that would favour his presidential bid.
However, addressing the Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s “freedom dialogue” last week, Mbalula said his name should not be mentioned in the presidency debate because Deputy President Paul Mashatile is close to being the president.
Source:IOL
