EWN Jun 29 25
'Even if the DA walks away, GNU will not collapse' - ANC's Mbalula:
Mbalula made the remarks on Sunday, amid ongoing tensions within the GNU ...
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Key FactsMbalula Questions DA’s Role in South Africa’s GNU
Oct 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- After the ANC’s victory against the IEC, Mbalula said leaders and GNU partners should reassess the DA’s participation.
- He said the DA’s opposition to the ANC’s case contradicted the signed GNU statement of intent.
- The ANC secured its candidates’ inclusion in six municipalities for the local government election on November 4.
- DA federal council chair Ashor Sarupen called the remarks a removal threat; a review could cost six ministerial and six deputy-ministerial posts.
To come to the Constitutional Court to argue against the enfranchisement of hundreds of thousands of South Africans does not sit easily besides the understanding of intent— Fikile Mbalula, ANC secretary-general; spoken at the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg after the ANC's victory against the IEC on including its candidates in six municipalities
‘Mbalula is going to be ANC president’: Malema warns: Julius Malema says Fikile Mbalula has already established a clear lead in the ANC internal leadership race ...
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EWN Nov 19 25
ANC NEC wants lifestyle audits to be carried out on top cops, NPA leadership: ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula said the testimony emerging from the Madlanga ...
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LISTEN | Fikile Mbalula warns of ANC ‘selling out’ if it loses alliance partners: ANC secretary-general meets Popcru executives amid tensions over GNU
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Mbalula: ‘We don't like the DA or the GNU, but it was a tactical choice’: ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula on Tuesday defended the GNU, while admitting the ...
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Key FactsMbalula Defends Tactical Move to Form GNU
Aug 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The ANC dislikes both the DA and the GNU but views the coalition as a necessary tactical response to tough circumstances.
- Naledi Pandor criticized the party’s current state yet emphasized the need for renewal rather than outright condemnation.
- The GNU was formed after the ANC failed to secure a majority in the 2024 elections, partnering with rival parties.
- Mbalula clarified the GNU is a temporary solution supported unanimously by the NEC, not a permanent strategy.
We don't like the DA. We don't like the GNU. But the GNU was a tactical move - one of several options we had.— Fikile Mbalula, ANC Secretary General, speaking during a media briefing in Johannesburg.
Mbalula dares US to bring on sanctions against ANC leaders: The ANC secretary general said the party would not compromise on policies like black economic ...
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Key FactsMbalula Challenges US on Sanctions Against ANC Leaders
Aug 6, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Fikile Mbalula dared the US to impose sanctions on ANC leaders without the party surrendering its transformation agenda.
- The US administration condemns black economic empowerment laws as discriminatory, while South Africa defends them as apartheid redress.
- A US bill targeting ANC officials for ties to China, Russia, and Iran is intensifying political tensions.
- The ANC is initiating talks with other political parties to form a unity government and reduce the Democratic Alliance's influence.
If they want to bring sanctions on us, let them bring them. This country, South Africa, and all its citizens, know that it’s a democratic country, it’s a liberated country and we are still transforming this country in order to achieve equity.— Fikile Mbalula, ANC Secretary General, during a press briefing.
DA and ANC headed for another showdown as NEC resolves to expand GNU: While the ANC has resolved to include other parties within the GNU, the DA will likely push ...
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Paid articlePaywall‘Nuclear Option’: DA ready with no-confidence motion to oust Ramaphosa: Democratic Alliance Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille says the party has a motion ...
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Key FactsDA Plans No-Confidence Vote to Challenge Ramaphosa
Jul 1, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The Democratic Alliance possesses a no-confidence motion against President Ramaphosa but remains cautious due to potential government collapse.
- The DA filed charges against Minister Nkabane for alleged misconduct in appointing SETA board members.
- Political analysts believe smaller parties like the EFF and MK Party could help the motion succeed.
- The DA intends to use the no-confidence motion as a last resort after attempting all other avenues.
We certainly have a motion of no confidence against the president up our sleeve, but we always say that our action must be commensurate with the infringement.— Helen Zille, Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance Federal Council, discussing the no-confidence motion against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
GNU will not collapse without DA - Mbalula: Opposition parties outside the GNU — including the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) ...
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EWN Jun 30 25
Mbalula warns DA Ramaphosa won’t tolerate disrespect from deputy ministers: The two parties have been at loggerheads due to the sacking of Andrew Whitfield as ...
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Is the DA planning to challenge Ramaphosa's leadership?: The DA is poised to challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa with a motion of no confidence ...
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Mbalula: ANC must win elections outright to bypass DA resistance in GNU: Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary general, said that the party must secure an outright ...
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Key FactsMbalula: ANC Needs Clear Election Victory Against DA
May 14, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Fikile Mbalula, Secretary General of the ANC, emphasized the necessity for the party to win the upcoming elections with an outright majority to overcome resistance from the Democratic Alliance (DA).
- He criticized the DA for its legal challenges against key legislation, including the Expropriation Without Compensation Act and the Employment Equity Amendment Act.
- Mbalula called for radical socioeconomic changes, stating that voters have expressed their desire for change through the ballot.
- He urged the ANC to reflect on past mistakes and focus on organizational renewal.
It is clear to us, as the ANC, that the only way to overcome this strategic setback is to win the elections with an outright majority.— Fikile Mbalula, ANC Secretary General, speaking at the Duma Nokwe Memorial Lecture.
Sort out the GNU, for stability's sake: What matters to most South Africans is not so much whether a strong faction of the ANC wants the DA or the EFF in the GNU ...
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ANC's Mbalula says 'we're shocked' DA is still part of GNU: The ANC's secretary general, Fikile Mbalula, made the comments during a multi-party media briefing on ...
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Key FactsMbalula Surprised by DA's Continued Role in GNU
Apr 24, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Fikile Mbalula, ANC secretary general, expressed surprise that the Democratic Alliance (DA) remains part of the Government of National Unity (GNU).
- His comments came in response to the DA's opposition to the national budget and their legal actions against the VAT increase.
- Mbalula highlighted the DA's consistent opposition to key legislation since the GNU's formation, questioning their commitment to the executive.
- There is a growing sentiment within the GNU for the DA to exit the coalition, as expressed by several parties during the multi-party media briefing.
The fact that you are still here, we are shocked – because you can’t support something that you have not been party to, and that has been the issue for us, and we put it across.— Fikile Mbalula, ANC Secretary General, expressing surprise at the DA's continued participation in the Government of National Unity despite their opposition to key policies.
ANC dares DA to walk out of GNU: Secretary general Fikile Mbalula challenged the Democratic Alliance to either support the government of national unity or make ...
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Key FactsANC Initiates Talks to Reshape GNU
Apr 8, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The ANC plans to reopen discussions about the Government of National Unity (GNU) with other parties but will retain the DA and FF+ for now.
- Fikile Mbalula indicated that due to the loss of their majority, the ANC requires more comprehensive consultations to navigate the national budget.
- A contentious issue is the proposed increase in Value Added Tax, which has sparked public concern and opposition within the GNU.
- Despite the challenges, Mbalula reaffirmed the ANC's commitment to a democratic and united nation.
The people’s movement will not retreat.— Fikile Mbalula, ANC Secretary-General, stated this to emphasize the ANC's determination in facing the challenges of the Government of National Unity.
ANC’s fallout with DA escalates as Ramaphosa pushes back on business pressure: Cracks deepen in the coalition government as the ANC lashes out at the DA over ...
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Key FactsMbalula Critiques DA's Disrespectful Budget Opposition
Apr 5, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- Fikile Mbalula, Secretary General of the ANC, criticized the DA for opposing the approval of the 2025 National Budget, labeling the party as arrogant and disrespectful.
- He expressed frustration over the DA's vote against the budget and stated that it is now the DA's responsibility to reconsider its position within the Government of National Unity.
- Mbalula emphasized that the DA must bear the consequences of its refusal to support the budget and cannot rely on the ANC's backing.
- Meanwhile, there is increasing pressure within the ANC for President Ramaphosa to take action against DA ministers to ensure the stability of the government.
The arrogance of the DA needs to be taken on. They are arrogant, and that’s all I can say. They are arrogant and have no respect.— Fikile Mbalula during the ANC’s smart membership card rollout in Diepsloot.
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