What else does Malema know about Mbalula’s ANC succession bid?

By Marcus Moloko

As the ANC’s succession undercurrent grows louder, a question doing the rounds is this: did Julius Malema know something specific — not just that Fikile Mbalula’s star was rising, but that key blocs inside the ANC were already shifting, deals were being cut, and a pathway was opening that could carry the secretary-general all the way to the ANC presidency?

What is clear and verifiable, is that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader publicly stated that Mbalula would end up as the ANC’s next president — and he did so with certainty.

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The EFF leaders has long been acknowledged for his sharp political instincts and unfiltered commentary.

Speaking to reporters in Johannesburg in December, Malema said: “Fikile Mbalula is going to be President of the ANC if there is