Fikile Mbalula

Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, says the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)'s fuel challenges have been satisfactorily resolved.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says the incident was a result of a technical glitch in the storage facility.

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula wth Acsa CEO Mpumi Mpofu at the OR Tambo International Airport on Monday. Image: Department of Transport. OR ...

This follows measures put in place by Acsa at OR Tambo to ensure the passenger experience is seamless.” “The swift manner with which Acsa dealt with the challenge minimised the impact and ensured that flights returned to normal within a reasonable time. He said Acsa had introduced several technology solutions such as e-gates to streamline passenger processing and shorten waiting lines.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has given more details on the technical fault that led to refuelling issues at OR Tambo International last week.

Flight schedules have returned to normal at OR Tambo International Airport, says minister of transport Fikile Mbalula.

Instances such as last year’s mass strike action at the national logistics and freight company Transit revealed the fragility of supply when relying solely on importation. OR Tambo International Airport, also known as Johannesburg International Airport, is the largest and busiest airport in South Africa. This has knock-on effects on the price of a flight ticket. Mbalula visited ACSA to conduct oversight of the airport on Monday, 2 January. Jet fuel has been a contentious topic in South Africa’s troubled airline space. The company said this caused rotational delays to both international and domestic departures.

The Airports Company of SA and Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula say the issue has now been resolved.

Hundreds of passengers were scrambling last week after flights were delayed due to fuel problems at OR Tambo International Airport. The Airports Company of SA and Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula say the issue has now been resolved. JOHANNESBURG - Hundreds of passengers were scrambling last week after flights were delayed due to fuel problems at OR Tambo International Airport.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula visited OR Tambo International Airport and said the issues related to fuel have been resolved ahead of the peak flight ...

The problem which has since been resolved was due to a technical issue at a storage facility. ACSA CEO Mpumi Mpofu told [News24 ](https://www.news24.com/fin24/companies/refuelling-problem-at-or-tambo-resolved-with-lessons-learned-says-acsa-20230102)that the crisis mode has passed. ACSA added that several measures had been put in place to ensure refuelling issues do not reoccur. He said the stock will ensure the airport can comfortably meet the demand during the peak season. His visit came after 41 flights were delayed due to fuel issues. The transport minister said the fuel issues were “a thing of the past” as fuel stock levels were stabilised.

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula wth Acsa CEO Mpumi Mpofu at the OR Tambo International Airport on Monday. Image: Department of Transport. OR ...

“The swift manner with which Acsa dealt with the challenge minimised the impact and ensured that flights returned to normal within a reasonable time. This follows measures put in place by Acsa at OR Tambo to ensure the passenger experience is seamless.” He said Acsa had introduced several technology solutions such as e-gates to streamline passenger processing and shorten waiting lines.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the Phala Phala matter won't be discussed at the conclusion of the ANC national conference this week in Mangaung ...

The committee will deal with the Phala Phala issue if it arises," Mbalula said at a briefing at Luthuli House. "Obviously, the ANC cannot go to a stadium that is not safe. to finalise, reports from the commissions and constitutional amendments. Mbalula said the report, or anything related to Phala Phala, would not be up for discussion by delegates. If the report had been adopted, impeachment proceedings would have been instituted against him. "There will be no Phala Phala issue on the discussion at the ANC conference; there will be two issues on the table ...

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula and party president Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: SANDILE NDLOVU. ANC MPs who disregard party orders will face ...

Those who defied the order were Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Mervyn Dirks, Mosebenzi Zwane and Supra Mahumapelo. Ramaphosa is expected to reshuffle his cabinet after the January 8 statement. Mbalula said their conduct is on the agenda for the party's January 8 111th anniversary celebrations.

There are growing calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to reshuffle his Cabinet following his re-election as ANC leader.

“Not everybody when that decision is taken by the president after consultation will be happy. He’ll bring suggestions [and] apply his mind but at the end of the day, we understand in the ANC how issues of that nature are dealt with.” With due respect, in consultation with the party,” said Mbalula. “There are a number of issues the president has got to consider as the head of Cabinet. we come from a conference [and] there will be vacancies [and] implications that the president has got to apply his mind on working with the ANC. “He will bring proposals to the ANC and at the end; the president has got to work with the package that he got.

JOHANNESBURG - ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says President Cyril Ramaphosa has the party's full support. His comments come amid a possible Cabinet ...

Newly elected ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula believes a cabinet reshuffle is imminent after the party's national elective conference.

“We are one year to the national elections. After a scare that the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein may not be ready for the birthday rally on Sunday, Mbalula said all was in order. Mbalula said the ANC was focused on organising a successful second leg of the 55th national elective conference, which continues on Thursday and Friday in a hybrid manner.

The new ANC secretary general said the national executive committee would deal with the report as and when the need arose.

Once the rule of law in the country is not there, the authority of the state is challenged, that government will not fly.” ANC members decided to vote for the mayor of the opposition. [ integrity commission was deadlocked](https://mg.co.za/politics/2022-11-11-phala-phala-deadlock-over-ramaphosa-taking-leave-of-absence/) over a draft report recommending that Ramaphosa take leave of absence while the investigation into the Phala Phala scandal is concluded. As you know, there are important milestones in relation to this matter,” Mbalula said, deflecting attention to individuals in the ANC who voted with opposition parties in defiance of the ANC’s directive on the issue. Ramaphosa had appeared twice before the commission, which is composed of party elders who make recommendations related to the ethical and moral standing of ANC leaders. The first part of the conference was held from 16 to 20 December.

Newly elected ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula believes a cabinet reshuffle is imminent after the party's national elective conference.

“We are one year to the national elections. [pick up the bill ](https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2022-12-29-anc-rejects-suggestions-public-funds-will-be-used-for-january-8-celebrations/)for their delegates. [55th national elective conference](https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2022-12-13-anc-elective-conference-2022/), which continues on Thursday and Friday in a hybrid manner.

Newly elected African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula said the party will deal with members who disregard its orders going forward.

That is anarchy at the highest state,” said the minister. What discipline? “Discipline? He said party members who do what they wish will no longer be tolerated, “The holiday is over. [African National Congress](https://briefly.co.za/tags/african-national-congress/) (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula said the party will deal with those who disregard its orders.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula and party president Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: SANDILE NDLOVU. ANC MPs who disregard party orders will face ...

Those who defied the order were Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Mervyn Dirks, Mosebenzi Zwane and Supra Mahumapelo. Ramaphosa is expected to reshuffle his cabinet after the January 8 statement. Mbalula said their conduct is on the agenda for the party's January 8 111th anniversary celebrations.

African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula said the Phala Phala saga will not be discussed at the party's national elective ...

He made the remarks during a media briefing in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 3 January. He added that only two issues will be on the table; to finalise reports from the commissions and constitutional amendments. According to The ANC SG said that the NEC will deal with the Phala Phala issue if it arises. [African National Congress](https://briefly.co.za/tags/african-national-congress/) (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula said the Phala Phala saga will not be discussed during the second leg of the party’s national elective conference. [News24](https://www.news24.com/news24/politics/political-parties/phala-phala-wont-be-discussed-at-conclusion-of-anc-conference-says-fikile-mbalula-20230103), he said the ANC national executive committee (NEC) would deal with the matter.

The new African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says party top brass will soon meet with the defiant former president Jacob Zuma, ...

[re-election](https://www.citizen.co.za/witness/politics/breaking-cyril-ramaphosa-re-elected-as-anc-president/) at Nasrec seemed to have fuelled the fire, with Zuma making it clear that he won’t back down. “I do not comment on ANC-related matters, I deal only with the foundation. We are going to do that with utmost humility.” An [ultimatum](https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/politics/ramaphosa-zuma-private-prosecution-december-2022/) from Ramaphosa last month instructing him to withdraw the prosecution bid [failed](https://twitter.com/JGZ_Foundation/status/1605179532217962496) as Zuma remained defiant. We are not going to leave JZ [Jacob Zuma] alone, he’s our leader. [Mzwanele Jimmy Manyi](https://twitter.com/MzwaneleManyi), Zuma insisted that the ANC president has been criminally charged and should appear in court to answer. [Year of private prosecutions: Timeline of Zuma’s battle against Downer, Maughan, Ramaphosa](https://www.citizen.co.za/news/zuma-private-prosecutions-december-2022/) [Jacob Zuma Foundation ](https://www.jacobzumafoundation.org/)added that Ramaphosa had been summoned to appear in court this month, to join NPA senior prosecutor Downer and journalist [Karyn Maughan ](https://twitter.com/karynmaughan)on the same charge. [public statements](https://twitter.com/JGZ_Foundation/status/1608031488699781122) against his successor. [party’s 111th birthday celebrations](https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/politics/anc-conference-january-8-statement-mbalula-january-2023/), Mbalula said Zuma was still a leader in the governing party and needed to be heard regarding his concerns. “We will have to sit down with him and understand him, we know he has engaged with other leaders in the past and we know the sentiments he has expressed publicly, but we choose not to engage with him in the public domain,” [launching a private prosecution bid](https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/politics/zuma-institutes-private-prosecution-ramaphosa/) against him a day before the party’s 55th December national conference got underway at Nasrec.

Speaking at the party's Luthuli House headquarters Mbalula insisted that only the reports from the commissions and constitutional amendments would be ...

At least five ANC MPs, led by Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, broke ranks and voted for the adoption of the report. It must not move away from the political content.” [Phala Phala](https://www.iol.co.za/tags/phala-phala) report at the conference. There are important milestones in relation to this matter,” he said. The ANC adjourned the five-day national conference at which its president Cyril Ramaphosa and national chairperson Gwede Mantashe were re-elected and other Top 7 officials elected. That will be the business of the second leg of this conference.