Fikile Mbalula Faces Accusations of Political Interference in Joburg ANC Governance

Fikile Mbalula faces accusations of political interference in Joburg ANC governance

Mbalula defends R1.7m Libya trip on tycoon’s private jet

By Palesa Matlala ·  African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says his Libya trip was official and there was no scandal involved. ·  Mbalula confirmed he flew on a luxury jet owned by cigarette tycoon Adriano Mazzotti, but denied wrongdoing and slammed media reports. African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has finally spoken out about his mysterious and costly trip to Libya. Mbalula flew to Benghazi on a luxu…

Mystery in the Skies: ANC SG Mbalula’s R1.7m Libya Trip on Mazzotti’s Jet Raises Questions

The ANC is once again battling uncomfortable questions after it emerged that secretary-general Fikile Mbalula secretly travelled to Libya on a luxury private jet owned by controversial tobacco magnate Adriano Mazzotti — at an estimated cost of around R1.7 million — but refuses to reveal who paid for the trip or why he went. The journey, reportedly undertaken two months ago, has triggered fierce scrutiny from governance watchdogs and anti-corrupt…