Mbalula denies Dlamini-Zuma’s vote-buying allegations, seeks legal advice
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has sought legal advice following allegations by Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma that he engaged in vote-buying during the party's 2022 national conference. Dlamini-Zuma claimed that large sums of money were used to influence leadership outcomes.
Why it matters
These allegations strike at the heart of internal party democracy and integrity within South Africa's ruling party.
The secretary-general of the ANC, Fikile Mbalula, says he has consulted his lawyers after what he described as “damaging and painful” allegations by former cabinet minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma that money was used to influence outcomes at the ANC’s national conferences.
In a statement released on social media on Tuesday, Mbalula said he had taken note of remarks made by Dlamini-Zuma during an appearance on the African Renaissance Podcast on August 3.
“I have consulted with my attorneys to seek clarity from comrade Dlamini-Zuma on her very damaging and painful allegations against my person,” said Mbalula.
He added that Dlamini-Zuma’s comments had left him deeply disappointed.
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