Fikile Mbalula
Fikile April Mbalula (born 8 April 1971 in the Free State) is a South African politician and is the 17th Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC). He is also a former Minister of Transport (South Africa).[1][2]
Fikile Mbalula | |
|---|---|
| Secretary-General | |
| 17th Secretary-General of the African National Congress | |
| Assumed office 19 December 2022 | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Preceded by | Ace Magashule |
| Minister of Transport | |
| In office 30 May 2019 – 6 March 2023 | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Preceded by | Blade Nzimande |
| Succeeded by | Sindisiwe Chikunga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 April 1971
(aged 54) Botshabelo, Free State |
| Political party | African National Congress |
Mbalula also serves as President of the African National Congress Youth League.[3]
Career
Mbalula was appointed deputy police minister in Jacob Zuma's cabinet in 2009. In 2011, he was promoted to minister of Sports and Recreation.[4]
References
- ↑ 'I was not a good man‚' says Mbalula Times Live
- ↑ | ANC confirms Fikile Mbalula's new job | IOL News
- ↑ | African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) Timeline 1944-2011 | South African History Online
- ↑ | Fikile Mbalula - Deputy Minister of Police | SAnews