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Buthelezi was a formidable leader – Cyril Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 9 September 2023

Buthelezi was a formidable leader – Cyril Ramaphosa

The IFP founder and Zulu traditional primer minister will receive a state funeral

By Paddy Harper
Steenhuisen: Moonshot pact is not anti-ANC
Politics
/ 16 August 2023

Steenhuisen: Moonshot pact is not anti-ANC

The DA leader has said the pact was about dislodging the ruling party and stopping a coalition between the ANC and the Economic Freedom Fighters

By Umamah Bakharia
One-hander about a woman assassin hits hard
Friday
/ 22 July 2023

One-hander about a woman assassin hits hard

‘Isidlamlilo/The Fire Eater’ navigates the complexity of a female killer for the IFP

By Kimberley Schoeman
Amajuba district municipality’s new-broom mayor has his own chequered past
National
/ 24 May 2023

Amajuba district municipality’s new-broom mayor has his own chequered past

Misizwe Zulu’s company overcharged the Msunduzi municipality by R100 million for work it did not do

By Paddy Harper
Only Buthelezi’s face is allowed on regalia, says IFP
National
/ 5 May 2023

Only Buthelezi’s face is allowed on regalia, says IFP

The 94-year-old remains the party’s drawcard ahead of elections, according to its secretary general

By Chris Ndaliso
KwaZulu-Natal’s sugar industry isn’t sweet
Editorial
/ 5 May 2023

KwaZulu-Natal’s sugar industry isn’t sweet

The sugar industry’s struggle tells a bigger story of the risks of South Africa’s deindustrialisation

By Editorial
State of the Nation address debate opens 2024 election season early
Politics
/ 14 February 2023

State of the Nation address debate opens 2024 election season early

DA leader says voters face a clear choice in next year’s national polls after president lost the opportunity to pull back from the brink

By Emsie Ferreira
Why Tshwane executive mayor Randall Williams resigned
Politics
/ 13 February 2023

Why Tshwane executive mayor Randall Williams resigned

Embattled mayor had been under pressure over the city’s adverse audit opinion in 2021-2022

By Paddy Harper
IFP, EFF tensions escalate in KwaZulu-Natal hung municipality
Politics
/ 9 February 2023

IFP, EFF tensions escalate in KwaZulu-Natal hung municipality

Motion of no confidence against IFP office bearers at the Nongoma municipality scheduled as EFF joins forces with the ANC and NFP

By Clive Ndou
DA, IFP join forces to oust ANC in KwaZulu-Natal
Politics
/ 23 November 2022

DA, IFP join forces to oust ANC in KwaZulu-Natal

The parties have forged an alliance to remove the ruling party from power in the province

By Clive Ndou
While the Taliban cry Zuma, the IFP eats their lunch
Opinion
/ 13 October 2022

While the Taliban cry Zuma, the IFP eats their lunch

Explanations for the giant power cut in eThekwini make as much sense as the ANC plan to win back voters in the Kingdom

By Paddy Harper
ANC to target 15 IFP municipalities – with the help of the EFF
Politics
/ 20 September 2022

ANC to target 15 IFP municipalities – with the help of the EFF

Discussions are underway in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng

By Paddy Harper
DA backtracks on its decision against working with the EFF
Politics
/ 21 August 2022

DA backtracks on its decision against working with the EFF

Messages between ActionSA and DA federal council chair Helen Zille suggest that the blue party has made attempts for an alliance with the EFF since January

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mangosuthu Buthelezi contracts Covid-19 for second time
National
/ 6 December 2021

Mangosuthu Buthelezi contracts Covid-19 for second time

IFP president emeritus is isolating at home

By Paddy Harper
No end in sight for DA and ActionSA coalition talks
Politics
/ 3 December 2021

No end in sight for DA and ActionSA coalition talks

Talks between the two parties have resumed, but it is unclear if any agreement will be reached any time soon

By Lizeka Tandwa
Politicians can’t smell the stink
Opinion
/ 19 November 2021

Politicians can’t smell the stink

Those haggling over the keys to Durban city hall can’t smell the shit in the harbour

By Paddy Harper
KZN coalition talks may rope in Jacob Zuma for ANC
Politics
/ 12 November 2021

KZN coalition talks may rope in Jacob Zuma for ANC

The Economic Freedom Fighters are said to have made an attempt to convince Herman Mashaba to consider an ANC alliance in Gauteng

By Lizeka Tandwa
Update: IFP forced to remove images of Zulu king from infographic promoting its election manifesto
Politics
/ 12 October 2021

Update: IFP forced to remove images of Zulu king from infographic promoting its election manifesto

Days after the DA had to take down ‘racist’ posters, the IFP has its own ‘royal’ drama over the use of the Zulu monarch’s picture

By Paddy Harper
Economic development, clean governance at the heart of the IFP manifesto
Politics
/ 1 October 2021

Economic development, clean governance at the heart of the IFP manifesto

The party wants to use 2021 as a platform to vote the ANC out in 2024

By Paddy Harper
ANC unlikely to replace Joburg mayor Matongo before 1 Nov
Politics
/ 20 September 2021

ANC unlikely to replace Joburg mayor Matongo before 1 Nov

A party source said the ANC in Johannesburg would most likely call on one of the mayoral committee members to stand in as mayor until the local elections

By Lizeka Tandwa
Trailblazer kaMagwaza-Msibi lauded for her pioneering political role
Politics
/ 6 September 2021

Trailblazer kaMagwaza-Msibi lauded for her pioneering political role

The late NFP leader has been described as ‘a force to be reckoned with’, who paved the way for women in the treacherous political arena

By Eyaaz Matwadia
ANC’s provincial executive committee endorses three candidates for Joburg mayor race
Politics
/ 3 August 2021

ANC’s provincial executive committee endorses three candidates for Joburg mayor race

Sources say that the PEC gave the nod to the three names put forward by the Johannesburg regional executive committee

By Lizeka Tandwa
Johannesburg council member Jolidee Matongo touted as front-runner to take over as mayor
Politics
/ 26 July 2021

Johannesburg council member Jolidee Matongo touted as front-runner to take over as mayor

The ANC will likely announce a candidate to take over as the city’s mayor next week after consultation with provincial and national leaders

By Lizeka Tandwa
Rifling through members’ drawers: MPs gifted rum, sheep and Rwandan art
Politics
/ 2 June 2021

Rifling through members’ drawers: MPs gifted rum, sheep and Rwandan art

A 827-page register compels members of parliament publicly to declare anything worth more than R500, and it makes for interesting reading

By Chris Gilili
Ramaphosa awards King Goodwill Zwelithini a special official state funeral
Politics
/ 12 March 2021

Ramaphosa awards King Goodwill Zwelithini a special official state funeral

The KZN government has closed for a week to mourn the monarch

By Eyaaz Matwadia
King Goodwill Zwelithini dies in hospital
Politics
/ 12 March 2021

King Goodwill Zwelithini dies in hospital

The IFP leader and spokesperson for the royal family, Mangosothu Buthelezi, has confirmed that King Goodwill Zwelithini has died.

By Eunice Masson
Mpumalanga, Western Cape don’t comply with threatened and protected species rules
The Green Guardian
/ 7 March 2021

Mpumalanga, Western Cape don’t comply with threatened and protected species rules

The provinces cite limited capacity and funds to implement the regulations

By Sheree Bega
The Portfolio: Tshepiso Mazibuko
Friday
/ 22 January 2021

The Portfolio: Tshepiso Mazibuko

Photographer Tshepiso Mazibuko says she is an artist at heart, and lets her imagination take control

By Vus'umuzi Phakathi
‘Super-Wednesday’ by-elections: all the data and who is contesting what
Politics
/ 11 November 2020

‘Super-Wednesday’ by-elections: all the data and who is contesting what

In this week’s by-elections, the ANC has the highest number of wards being contested. However, the turnout in some communities in areas in the Vaal district has been low — even after the electoral commission said it was ready to welcome voters

By Tshegofatso Mathe and M&G Data Desk
Budget 2020: Sympathy for Mboweni from opposition as Cosatu rattles sabers
Article
/ 26 February 2020

Budget 2020: Sympathy for Mboweni from opposition as Cosatu rattles sabers

Political parties want more details on SOE bailouts, wage cutbacks

By Lester Kiewit
Leader’s principal aim to build IFP
Multimedia
/ 7 October 2019

Leader’s principal aim to build IFP

Gravitas: Velenkosini Hlabisa brings his experience to his new post as leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party.

By Staff Reporter
Buthelezi’s succession sparks democracy debate
Article
/ 22 September 2019

Buthelezi’s succession sparks democracy debate

The IFP’s constitution provides that the nomination of national office bearers be approved by the branches. This was not done for its new president

By Bheki Mngomezulu
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