ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula. (@MbalulaFikile/X)
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has warned internal critics that he will not be “blackmailed” before the 2027 ANC elective conference, as tension over succession politics intensify in the party.
Mbalula addressed ANC members during his closing remarks at the West Rand regional conference, which elected new leadership yesterday.
“A lot of people say Mbalula is supporting these people and they will never support him. I support the ANC. I don’t care about your support,” Mbalula told delegates.
“I’m a secretary-general. I was elected. I’m leading even those who didn’t elect me and I must show them the way. I won’t be blackmailed because 2027 is coming. We will know when we get there.”
