ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has clapped back at a death hoax that has gone viral on Facebook
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The post comes shortly after the 55-year-old attended the funeral service of Makgalemele Donald Molepo, the father of Polokwane mayor, Makoro John Mpe, in Limpopo.
FIKILE MBALULA DISMISSES DEATH HOAX
On Facebook, digital creator Boy Mamabol posted an AI-generated picture of Fikile Mbalula lying in a hospital bed.
It read: “ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula is hospitalised after consuming suspected food poisoning at The Mayor of Polokwane father’s funeral…..it looks like the snake 🐍 wanted to chow him too. We wish him speedy recovery 🙏🙏🙏”.
The post quickly went viral with many questioning its authenticity.
However, Bra Biks quickly dismissed the post as fake news.
🚨FAKE🚨 pic.twitter.com/gAdWg5xmuW
— ANC SECRETARY GENERAL | Fikile Mbalula (@MbalulaFikile) April 26, 2026
‘FAKE NEWS IS UPON US’
It’s not the first time Fikile Mbalula has rubbished fake news on social media.
In February, the ANC stalwart posted screenshots of a fake profile using his identity to scam the public.
He tweeted: “The era of fake news and accounts is upon us and we must always remain vigilant”.
Scam alert 🚨
— ANC SECRETARY GENERAL | Fikile Mbalula (@MbalulaFikile) February 5, 2026
This is a fake account purporting to be me. Sending people private messages on tick tock. Please do ignore and report it. The era of fake news and accounts is upon us and we must always remain vigilant.
This is my only TikTok account: https://t.co/kNjOTBdcTN pic.twitter.com/rnyh5jfc7m
He’s also rubbished Photoshopped posts allegeing he has made controversial comments.
As previously stated the leadership of the ANC has stated that there must be no debate on any leadership contestation with regards to the 2027 ANC Congress. These accounts that are mushrooming are fake and we must distance ourselves from them. I’ve reported them. Such issues… pic.twitter.com/N5K8scVAOn
— ANC SECRETARY GENERAL | Fikile Mbalula (@MbalulaFikile) January 21, 2026
FAKE SCREENSHOT.
— ANC SECRETARY GENERAL | Fikile Mbalula (@MbalulaFikile) September 30, 2025
We urge South Africans to verify information before sharing and to stand firm against misinformation.
May Comrade Nathi’s soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/zY32VeI6W5