Mbalula Returns to Work After Collapse, Says He Is Fit As a Fiddle to Resume Duties

Mbalula Returns to Work After Collapse, Says He Is Fit As a Fiddle to Resume Duties

African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has returned to work after collapsing following a Constitutional Court ruling in the party's favour, saying he has been medically examined and is ready to resume campaigning ahead of South Africa's November 4 local government elections.

Mbalula back at work: From coalitions to factions, here are things he needs to do now

Mbalula says a heavy weight has been lifted off his shoulders after court ruling in ANC's favour.

Fikile Mbalula returns to ANC campaign duties 17 days before Local Government Elections

Fikile Mbalula returns to Luthuli House after medical rest, citing legal pressure over ANC candidates as he resumes campaigning before 4 November 2026 polls.

Real Politics: Mbalula’s tears were about more than the election

The court ruling restored the ANC’s affected candidates and gave Fikile Mbalula a political lifeline ahead of its 2027 leadership contest, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics. It is not difficult to understand why ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula was overcome by emotion when the Constitutional Court ruled in the party’s favour in its candidate […]