Mbalula denies buying ANC post

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula denied allegations he bought his way into office, instructing lawyers to seek clarity and threatening legal action against his accusers, as reported by iHarare. The denial comes amid internal party strife over leadership integrity, with factional battles intensifying ahead of the ANC's elective conference. This scandal exposes the ANC's deepening factionalism and the erosion of trust in its internal processes. Members accuse each other of corruption and vote-buying. Mbalula's denial has not quelled the controversy, with opposition parties calling for an independent investigation. The allegations, if proven, could further damage the ANC's reputation ahead of the 2029 general elections, but Mbalula maintains his election was legitimate.