ANC internal feud escalates: Eastern Cape secretary threatens to sue Mbalula over candidate-list blame

Eastern Cape ANC secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi threatens legal action against party secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, who allegedly blamed him for candidate-list failures ahead of the 2026 local elections. This internal dispute signals factional tensions within the ANC as it prepares for elections, potentially affecting party cohesion and electoral performance. The legal threat is a notable escalation in intra-party conflict, though its broader political impact remains uncertain.