ANC’s Ngcukayitobi threatens defamation action against Mbalula over IEC list blunder claims

Author: Siyamtanda CapaPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: South Africa

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ANC’s Ngcukayitobi threatens defamation action against Mbalula over IEC list blunder claims

Ngcukayitobi, a member of the ANC, has threatened to sue Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula for defamation over allegations regarding errors in the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) electoral list. Tensions between the two political leaders escalated after Mbalula suggested that Ngcukayitobi was involved in irregularities. Ngcukayitobi firmly denied these accusations and stated that he would take legal action to protect his reputation.

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