Mbalula's Moment of Truth: Solving the Peter Mokaba Region Crisis is Non-Negotiable
- Mpho Dube
- Jun 3
- 3 min read

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula.
As Fikile Mbalula, the ANC Secretary-General, prepares to meet with the ANC Provincial Executive Committee in Limpopo, the stakes are higher than ever.
The fate of the Peter Mokaba Region hangs in the balance, and Mbalula's ability to resolve the deep-seated conflicts and allegations of irregularities will be put to the test.
The ANC's internal conflicts have been a thorn in the party's side for far too long. The Peter Mokaba Region Conference debacle is just the latest example of a leadership crisis that threatens to tear the party apart. Mbalula's meeting with the Limpopo PEC is a critical opportunity for him to demonstrate leadership and vision, but the question on everyone's mind is: will he rise to the challenge?
The demands from discontented ANC members and allies of Mamedupi Teffo are clear: set aside the decisions and resolutions from the 10th Peter Mokaba Regional Conference, dissolve the elected REC, and appoint a Conference Preparatory Committee to reconvene a properly constituted conference. These demands are not only reasonable but also necessary to restore the party's credibility and legitimacy.
If Mbalula fails to resolve these issues, he will be judged harshly in the ANC's books and history. The party's members and supporters will not forget the leadership failures that led to this crisis. The ANC Veterans League in Limpopo has already warned and demanded justice for the marginalized, adding pressure on Mbalula to act decisively.
In a surprising turn of events, it has been announced that Fikile Mbalula will not be delivering the Peter Mokaba Lecture scheduled for later that day at 2 pm at the Ngwako Ramatlhodi Sport Complex. This cancellation comes as no surprise, given the pressing need for Mbalula to address the conference problems. The ANC members are demanding justice and a rerun of the conference, citing gross violations of the ANC constitution.
It's time for Mbalula to put action behind his words and demonstrate that he is committed to healing the party's internal wounds. The ANC's ability to address internal conflicts and controversies will be crucial in maintaining its image and credibility. With the meeting just around the corner, all eyes are on Mbalula to see how he will respond to the needs of its members and supporters.
Will he rise to the challenge and take decisive action to address the crisis, or will he falter and allow the party's internal wounds to fester? The outcome of this meeting will have far-reaching implications for the ANC's future. Mbalula's success will depend on his ability to navigate these challenges and ensure the party's continued relevance and effectiveness.
The eyes of the nation are on him, and it's time for him to prove that he is the leader the ANC needs. In conclusion, Mbalula's meeting with the ANC Limpopo PEC is a make-or-break moment for the party's Peter Mokaba Region. He must solve the problems and demonstrate leadership, or he will be judged harshly in the ANC's books and history. The party's future depends on it.
With the cancellation of the lecture, all attention is now focused on the meeting between Mbalula and the Limpopo PEC. Will Mbalula seize this opportunity to demonstrate leadership and vision, or will he falter and exacerbate the crisis? The fate of the Peter Mokaba Region and the ANC's future hangs in the balance.

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