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ANC general secretary Fikile Mbalula with Dr Rubusana regional chairperson Princess Faku during his campaign train in Gompo Hall in Duncan Village on Tuesday.
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ANC a shield for SA's people, Mbalula says

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has urged supporters in Duncan Village to defend freedom by voting for the party, calling it a vital shield for South Africans.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula addresses party members at a mini-rally in Zwelitsha on Monday. Picture: ZIYANDA ZWENI
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Mbalula urges ANC unity ahead of elections

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has urged supporters in Buffalo City Metro to prioritise election campaigning, stating mayoral leadership discussions will follow in due course.

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Buhlungu's sacking exposes enduring 'Zuma effect', says Ndletyana

Political scientist Prof Mcebisi Ndletyana links the axing of University of Fort Hare vice-chancellor Prof Sakhela Buhlungu to the enduring 'Zuma effect' in Eastern Cape politics.

Professor Barney Pityana
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Best minds must serve in local government — Pityana

Delivering the 7th annual OR Tambo Memorial Lecture, Prof Barney Pityana called for South Africa's best minds and leaders to serve in local government rather than pursuing high-ranking provincial or national political offices.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula.
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NDISAW MPOLWENI | Court battles to candidate list chaos puts Mbalula's leadership under spotlight

Amid candidate list submission failures and mounting court battles, questions arise over Fikile Mbalula's administrative effectiveness as ANC secretary-general ahead of the 2026 local government elections.

Andile Lungisa

BREAKING: ANC to appeal court ruling ordering Lungisa's reinstatement to candidate list

The ANC is appealing a Gauteng High Court ruling that ordered the party to reinstate Andile Lungisa to its candidate list, citing concerns over party autonomy and internal processes.