South Africa's Mbalula says ANC will defend national sovereignty amid US pressure

On 2026-04-06, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula said at the Solomon Mahlangu Commemoration in Tshwane that the ANC would protect South African sovereignty despite pressure from the United States. He said South Africa had been isolated and subjected to aggression over its support for Palestine, framing the remarks as a defense of the government’s stance.