The next phase of the ANC’s evolution is rapidly taking shape under the stewardship of energetic secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, who is often mistakenly dismissed as a buffoon. 

The recent dialogue on coalitions convened by deputy president Paul Mashatile came after a string of developments that saw Mbalula bring his renowned derring-do into what had become a somnambulant office. ..

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