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 | |
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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 | Botshabelo, Free State | 8 April 1971
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