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IFP launches manifesto amid spectacle – with calls to action against poverty, corruption and crime
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-10-ifp-launches-manifesto-amid-spectacle-with-calls-to-action-against-poverty-corruption-and-crime/

EDITORIAL | Give Hlabisa a chance, let him be on all IFP campaign material: IFP seems to be struggling in these elections to move on from founder Prince ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-03-10-editorial-give-hlabisa-a-chance-let-him-be-on-all-ifp-campaign-material/
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‘Hlabisa stays. Buthelezi chose him’: Gauteng chair Bonginkosi Dhlamini says that challenging the founder’s choice for president would erode his legacy ...
mg.co.za/politics/2026-03-27-hlabisa-stays-buthelezi-chose-him/

Hlabisa clings to power as IFP considers postponing elective conference to 2027: As local government elections approach, the IFP may delay its elective ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-12-21-hlabisa-clings-to-power-as-ifp-considers-postponing-elective-conference-to-2027/
Leadership battle for top IFP spot hots up as party celebrates 50 years: The race seems to hinge on top contenders — party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa and KZN ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/politics/2025-03-19-leadership-battle-for-top-ifp-spot-hots-up-as-party-celebrates-50-years/
Paid articlePaywallIFP marches to save Ithala as legacy of founder Buthelezi and pro-poor bank: Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has called on the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-02-24-ifp-marches-to-save-ithala-as-legacy-of-founder-buthelezi-and-pro-poor-bank/
Early surge by Zuma’s MK party in rural KZN shows potential to lead provincial legislature as ANC falters
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-05-30-mk-party-surges-in-rural-kzn-as-anc-falters/

Key FactsZuma’s MK Party Sees Early Rise in Rural KZN, Potential to Lead Province as ANC Falters
May 30, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- Former president Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto Wesizwe party is currently leading in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), surpassing the ANC and IFP.
- By 2pm on May 30, MK had secured 43.51% of the votes in the counted voting districts in KZN, while the ANC received 24.65%.
- The MK party has gained traction in rural parts of KZN, awaiting the tally of votes from urban areas.
- Election expert Terry Tselane believes it's not premature to consider the MK party as a significant threat in KZN.
IFP’s Velenkosini Hlabisa calls on voters to ‘use our brains’ and vote the ANC out of power
mg.co.za/politics/2024-05-26-ifps-velenkosini-hlabisa-calls-on-voters-to-use-our-brains-and-vote-the-anc-out-of-power/

Don't vote ANC or IFP as Mandela and Buthelezi are gone, says Malema: EFF leader Julius Malema has appealed to elderly voters to stop voting for the ANC and ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-05-16-dont-vote-anc-or-ifp-as-mandela-and-buthelezi-are-gone-says-malema/
IFP deputy president Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi say the party is willing to go into coalition with ANC and EFF
mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-19-ifp-deputy-president-inkosi-mzamo-buthelezi-say-the-party-is-willing-to-go-into-coalition-with-anc-and-eff/

The fascinating story of Washington Okumu, the Kenyan who saved South Africa's first election
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ANC praises KZN chairperson’s ‘microphone grab’, but Siboniso Duma will apologise to Zulu king
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-21-anc-praises-kzn-chairpersons-microphone-grab-but-siboniso-duma-will-apologise-to-zulu-king/

Key FactsANC Supports Duma, Blames Buthelezi After Royal Microphone Incident
Mar 23, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
- The KwaZulu-Natal government rallied around Economic and Tourism Minister Siboniso Duma and ANC Chair, apologizing for stopping Zulu traditional Prime Minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi from speaking in front of King MisuZulu ka Zwelithini.
- Duma received support from the cabinet and the ANC in the province for his intervention to prevent Buthelezi from criticizing the ANC at a government event honoring King DinuZulu ka Cetshwayo.
- Buthelezi's actions were seen as an attempt to embarrass the king and the provincial government, leading to fears of renewed tensions in the province, known for past political violence and recent targeted killings of political figures.
- The incident has raised concerns about potential unrest in the region, with calls for accountability from all parties involved in the controversial royal microphone incident.
‘IFP will be in the ruling coalition’: The party is also aiming for gains in two provinces, says president on the eve of its manifesto launch
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-08-ifp-will-be-in-the-ruling-coalition/

IFP charts new course without founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi: The 2024 elections will be the first contested by the IFP without its long-standing leader ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-09-ifp-charts-new-course-without-founder-mangosuthu-buthelezi/

WATCH: IFP’s student youth wing conjures emotions around Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi as it seeks to revive its fortunes in campus politics
iol.co.za/news/politics/watch-ifps-student-youth-wing-conjures-emotions-around-prince-mangosuthu-buthelezi-as-it-seeks-to-revive-its-fortunes-in-campus-politics-8e07432b-87db-41b6-a407-d48ac24bc0d6
Velenkosini Hlabisa: Buthelezi ‘was happy knowing the IFP was in safe hands’: The leader of the IFP highlighted the irony of how Buthelezi had been portrayed ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-09-21-velenkosini-hlabisa-buthelezi-was-happy-knowing-the-ifp-was-in-safe-hands/

IFP founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi awarded a category one state funeral: Flags will fly at half mast on government buildings until after the Zulu prime minister is ...
mg.co.za/politics/2023-09-12-ifp-founder-mangosuthu-buthelezi-awarded-a-category-one-state-funeral/

The ANC and IFP should work together in honour of Buthelezi, says Mashatile: Deputy President Paul Mashatile challenged the ANC and IFP to work together again to ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-09-12-the-anc-and-ifp-should-work-together-in-honour-of-buthelezi-says-mashatile/
Key FactsANC and IFP Should Collaborate to Honor Buthelezi, Says Mashatile
Sep 13, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- Mashatile challenges the ANC and IFP to work together again to honor one of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi's last wishes.
- Buthelezi expressed a dream to reinstate his ANC membership and see the two parties reconcile.
- The two parties are challenged to find a way to honor this wish.
- We can't honor him by fighting, we must honor Shenge by working together.
WATCH: Mangosuthu Buthelezi and IFP kept the fight for freedom going after most leaders were exiled - Thami Ntuli
iol.co.za/news/politics/watch-mangosuthu-buthelezi-and-ifp-kept-the-fight-for-freedom-going-after-most-leaders-were-exiled-thami-ntuli-b917e9c4-db8b-4de6-8081-4c0d6d5a1b58

WATCH: IFP lives another day in Nongoma while facing losing power in Greytown: This means that the IFP mayor, Albert Mncwango and his speaker, Prince Bheki Zulu ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/watch-ifp-lives-another-day-in-nongoma-while-facing-losing-power-in-greytown-e875f2a7-b9e9-4d8a-9ba3-5bbc7e3672b1

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