The uMngeni mayor says he is up to the ‘mathematically difficult’ challenge
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The IFP’s president said he is watching out for detractors in the party who are calling for him to leave the province for parliament
Ramaphosa said that the IFP leader had helped end the violence which had gripped the country ahead of the 1994 polls.
The founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party’s greatest fear was to be recorded as being on the wrong side of history
Evidence demonstrates that Buthelezi was a key figure in the apartheid regime’s fight against pro-democracy forces
The Zulu traditional prime minister and his king quarrelled over the trust during his final months
Mangosuthu Buthelezi was a formidable opponent who gave as good as he got
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen also called for parties to support its motion to dissolve the Johannesburg council
The KwaZulu-Natal chair said provincial leaders’ polling was likely to change in the coming weeks
Michelle Wasserman said her party was not aiming to take away votes from the DA in next year’s provincial elections, but rather from the ANC
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The ANC in KZN has declared a week of mourning in tribute to Buthelezi
An accomplished orator, historian and custodian of Zulu tradition and culture, Buthelezi was perhaps one of the most contradictory figures in South African politics
Investigations have revealed that hitmen are hiring top lawyers to defend themselves and that the biggest threat to political victims is from within their own parties
The Inkatha Freedom Party founder had been in hospital since the beginning of August
The 32-year-old is known for his work ethic and people skills
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Youth brigade says the deal contradicts the IFP’s position on coalitions
Parties agree on common policy and power-sharing principles ahead of next year’s poll
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There have been no walkouts or temper tantrums as opposition parties bury the hatchet
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Parties have also agreed to invite more opposition groups to join the pre-election coalition pact
Stripped, hijacked and reeking of human waste, the buildings are not fit for human habitation
Mntuwoxolo Ngudle also said ANC hard hitters, including former president Jacob Zuma, must be part of its 2024 elections campaign in KZN
A meeting of coalition parties this past week put the DA in the hot seat when its coalition partners made heavy demands
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Velenkosi Hlabisa says the ANC provincial leader and corruption are impediments
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Inkatha Freedom Party president Velenkosi Hlabisa said the party would not be distracted by the ‘desperate mischief’ of detractors
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John Steenhuisen told party leaders that the 2024 elections would be a fight between the DA and EFF
Members who petitioned for a special national council meeting have been ordered to appear before the national executive committee
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The governing party is now looking to oust Democratic Alliance speaker Maryke Davies
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Personal feelings towards Prince Buthelezi have resulted in inaccurate reporting
A total of 11 wards in four provinces will be contested on 19 July
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The Democratic Alliance’s coalition agreement needs to reach its targeted 51% if it is to have any success in the 2024 elections
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The spat with King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini may hurt the Inkatha Freedom Party at the polls next year
Seven opposition parties will agree on the rules of engagement to unseat the ANC