Violence between IFP, NFP supporters erupts in KwaMashu
Police were unable to contain violent clashes between National Freedom Party (NFP) members and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) supporters in KwaMashu.
Sanctioned taxi violence poisons KwaZulu-Natal
It is trite but disturbingly true that the political murders have returned KwaZulu-Natal to its bloody past, writes Niren Tolsi.
More of the same old Buthelezi-bashing propaganda
Inkatha Freedom Party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has replied to an article in last week's M&G relating to the talks between his party and the NFP.
'Buthelezi must back off from NFP'
The Inkatha Freedom Party and the National Freedom Party have been engaging in talks in order to quell the violence between their supporters.
Sowetan to apologise to Buthelezi
The press ombudsman has ordered the Sowetan to run a front page apology to IFP president Mangosuthu Buthelezi for damage to his credibility.
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ANC, NFP team up in KwaZulu-Natal
The African National Congress (ANC) and the National Freedom Party (NFP) will work together in all hung municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal.
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ANC had its sights set on KZN
As horse trading over coalitions to run at least 19 KZN municipalities continued, there was the distinct smell of decomposing horse meat on the table.
New kid on the block NFP puts it down to hard work
The National Freedom Party strategists ascribe the three-month-old organisation's successful début to little else but the commitment of its members.
NFP's apology demand delays IFP coalition talks
The Inkatha Freedom Party has urged its breakaway party, the National Freedom Party, to bring its coalition "preconditions" to the negotiating table.
NFP seeks IFP apology before coalition talks
The NFP has said it would not start coalition talks with the IFP until the IFP publicly apologises for its comments about the splinter group.
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Small political parties defiant about poor showing
Cope put a brave face on its poor showing in the municipal election, insisting that the future belongs to South Africa's small parties.
Talk turns to coalitions as elections end
At least one party has begun talks to form coalitions, with a few others expressing an interest, as the local government elections draw to a close.
IFP bleeds in its strongholds
The beleaguered IFP's control of 32 of KZN's 61 municipalities was under serious threat as results from the local elections rolled in.
KwaZulu-Natal: A tale of two towns
All eyes are on Ulundi to see how the new NFP party fares -- and Nkandla, the traditional home of President Zuma, where many residents feel neglected.
No more happy families
With former allies facing off on the election battlefield the race is on for KwaZulu-Natal .
NFP: How far can anger and T-shirts take it?
SUV exhaust fumes and free T-shirts are probably the only guarantees the electorate can be certain of from politicians.
Letters to the Editor: February 11
Mail & Guardian readers share their thoughts on a reporter, racial prejudice and much more.
Thousands flock to National Freedom Party launch
The "sun of hope" rose at Durban's Curries Fountain Ground on Saturday according to former Inkatha Freedom Party chairperson Zanele Magwaza.
ANC denies offering former IFP chairperson a job
The ANC has denied the claims of a letter that it had offered former IFP chairperson Zanele Magwaza-Msibi a job.
New kid on SA's political block
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) national chairperson Zanele Magwaza-Msibi and her backers have cut ties with the IFP.
