Fikile Mbalula
- Date of birth: April 8, 1971
- Place of birth: Botshabelo, South Africa (a township outside Bloemfontein)
- Nationality: South African
- Main activity: Politician (currently Secretary-General of the African National Congress)
Fikile April Mbalula is a prominent South African politician. Born in Botshabelo, Free State, he has held various ministerial positions in the South African government, including Minister of Transport and Minister of Police. He is currently the Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC).
Career
Fikile Mbalula's political career began in his youth, leading the Botshabelo Youth Congress in the 1980s and joining the United Democratic Front. He rose through the ranks of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL), serving as Regional Secretary, Provincial Secretary, Secretary-General (1998-2004), and President (2004-2008).
In 2009, he became a Member of the National Assembly. He served as Deputy Minister of Police (2009-2010), Minister of Sport and Recreation (2010-2017), Minister of Police (2017-2018), and Minister of Transport (2019-2023). In December 2022, he was elected as the Secretary-General of the African National Congress.
Children
The provided information states that he is a "married father of two" in a context from 2011, but no further details about his children are given.
Family
Fikile Mbalula is married to Nozuko Mbalula.
Dating history
Fikile Mbalula is married to Nozuko Mbalula. In 2011, media reports alleged he had a brief affair, which he publicly apologised for, stating he had provided his family with an explanation for his "acts and omissions."
