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Inkatha Freedom Party

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
Inkatha Freedom Party disputes M&G Ingonyama report
Article
/ 13 August 2019

Inkatha Freedom Party disputes M&G Ingonyama report

The IFP responds to the Mail & Guardian about an article it published in its August 8 to 15 edition on the establishment of the Ingonyama Trust

By Inkatha Freedom and Party 1
IFP confirms its man as new Scopa chair
Article
/ 21 June 2019

IFP confirms its man as new Scopa chair

The M&G understands the ANC offered the position to the IFP in exchange for support in metros lost during 2016 local government elections

By Lester Kiewit
Show women that you care, Mr President
Article
/ 17 May 2019

Show women that you care, Mr President

Ramaphosa has to demonstrate that achieving gender equality in SA is an important goal

By Colleen Lowe Morna and Kubi Rama
Infighting, poor local governance cost ANC KZN
Article
/ 10 May 2019

Infighting, poor local governance cost ANC KZN

A collapse of basic services and lawfare cost the governing party 10% of it votes

By Paddy Harper
South Africa 25: The day the state was no longer an enemy of the people
Article
/ 28 April 2019

South Africa 25: The day the state was no longer an enemy of the people

Remembering South Africa’s first democratic elections: It’s easy to forget that things could have turned out very differently in South Africa

By Stefan Simanowitz
Small parties are shrinking – except for Freedom Front Plus
Article
/ 26 April 2019

Small parties are shrinking – except for Freedom Front Plus

​Over the past four elections the smaller political parties have been losing votes hand over fist

By Dinonofo Pico 1 and M&G Data Desk
‘His Excellency’  bows out of the House
Article
/ 22 March 2019

‘His Excellency’  bows out of the House

The nonagenarian MP is finally calling it a day and putting his faith in the precocious IFP caucus

By Lester Kiewit
ANC says it will retain KZN
Article
/ 8 March 2019

ANC says it will retain KZN

ANC provinces led by two sides of the factional divide face acute challenges to retain control in the 2019 general election

By Paddy Harper
Maimane puts a spin on DA’s wide ball
Article
/ 1 March 2019

Maimane puts a spin on DA’s wide ball

The party leader jumps in to add some pace to the party’s underwhelming manifesto launch

By Paddy Harper
Gang-affected Cape Flats residents shoot down Armed Forces Day
Article
/ 22 February 2019

Gang-affected Cape Flats residents shoot down Armed Forces Day

Some have criticised the South African National Defence Force showcase

By Lester Kiewit
Msholozi desperately tries for another (political) hit
Article
/ 18 January 2019

Msholozi desperately tries for another (political) hit

The R25-million budget to have Zuma record an album of struggle songs is not merely about capturing history for posterity and posteriors.

By Niren Tolsi
A bunny can’t stand up to Sanco
Article
/ 24 August 2018

A bunny can’t stand up to Sanco

It was meant to keep the ANC honest but has become another victim of Zuma’s toxic legacy

By Paddy Harper
Political killings in KZN continue
Article
/ 14 May 2018

Political killings in KZN continue

Acting KZN police commissioner Bheki Langa appealed to the community to remain calm and share any valuable information with police

By Staff Reporter
CEO jumps ship as Ingonyama board sinks deeper into trouble
Article
/ 6 April 2018

CEO jumps ship as Ingonyama board sinks deeper into trouble

The board, which controls nearly three million hectares of land on behalf of King Goodwill Zwelithini, is battling for its survival

By Paddy Harper
IFP accuses the ANC of using the NFP to fight a proxy war against it
Article
/ 19 September 2017

IFP accuses the ANC of using the NFP to fight a proxy war against it

IFP national chairperson Blessed Gwala made these allegations in a submission to the Moerane Commission into political killings in KZN.

By Paddy Harper
IFP eyes another Zululand municipality
Article
/ 9 June 2017

IFP eyes another Zululand municipality

"The party believes Wednesday’s by-election in the uPhongolo municipality will strengthen its presence in that region"

By Dineo Bendile
Opposition parties: Zuma or South Africa. The two cannot co-exist
Article
/ 4 April 2017

Opposition parties: Zuma or South Africa. The two cannot co-exist

Just hours after the opposition parties’ meeting, Standard & Poor’s made its credit downgrade.

By Given Sigauqwe
IFP opens doors with a show of old-fashioned respect
Article
/ 7 June 2016

IFP opens doors with a show of old-fashioned respect

The Inkatha Freedom Party is hoping that people disillusioned with the ruling party will buy into its promises to deliver what people really want.

By Athandiwe Saba
Politics becomes a deadly game in KZN
Article
/ 27 May 2016

Politics becomes a deadly game in KZN

The number of local politicians being killed, ostensibly for their positions is growing, writes Athandiwe Saba.

By Athandiwe Saba
IFP MP Mario Oriani-Ambrosini dies
Article
/ 16 August 2014

IFP MP Mario Oriani-Ambrosini dies

Charismatic Inkatha Freedom Party MP Mario Oriani-Ambrosini has died after publicly battling lung cancer. He was 53 years old.

By Andisiwe Makinana
It’s official: 2014 election results announced
Article
/ 10 May 2014

It’s official: 2014 election results announced

IEC chair Pansy Tlakula has announced that 13 parties won seats in the National Assembly in this year’s elections with the ANC taking 249 seats.

By Sapa
KZN: IFP loses position as official opposition
Article
/ 9 May 2014

KZN: IFP loses position as official opposition

While the ANC has firmly established itself in KZN, the country’s official opposition now has its foot in the door.

By Verashni Pillay
ANC volunteer shooting shows KZN violence far from resolved
Article
/ 9 May 2014

ANC volunteer shooting shows KZN violence far from resolved

The killing of Winnie "Nu" Mhlongo on her 30th birthday in Kwadukuza has underscored the province’s political intolerance and its resultant violence.

By Kwanele Sosibo
IEC offices forced to close after IFP, ANC tensions
Article
/ 8 May 2014

IEC offices forced to close after IFP, ANC tensions

A day after the polls, ANC and IEC offices were forced shut after disgruntled IFP supporters allegedly held ANC members hostage there.

By Sipho Kings
KZN’s problem is still political bias
Article
/ 8 May 2014

KZN’s problem is still political bias

Jabu Mncwango from the KwaMashu Hostel says she remembers seeing an ANC supporter beaten for wearing party colours but it doesn’t deter her.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Buthelezi: Oust the party responsible for Marikana and Nkandla
Article
/ 6 May 2014

Buthelezi: Oust the party responsible for Marikana and Nkandla

Speaking at an Umlazi rally, IFP president Mangosuthu Buthelezi has criticised rampant corruption, saying "we need to fire some people in government".

By Kwanele Sosibo
KZN’s Romeo and Juliet, two decades later
Article
/ 24 April 2014

KZN’s Romeo and Juliet, two decades later

Two families recall the harrowing times when peace in KwaZulu-Natal was little more than a pipe dream.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Parties come out to play: ANC, DA knock on influencers’ doors
Article
/ 17 March 2014

Parties come out to play: ANC, DA knock on influencers’ doors

Parties have cozied up to royal family members, churches and students at the weekend in a bid to gain support as the national election draws nearer.

By Andisiwe Makinana
IFP election manifesto focuses on eradication of corruption
Article
/ 2 March 2014

IFP election manifesto focuses on eradication of corruption

From dealing with corruption to providing quality education, IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has launched the party’s election manifesto.

By Giordano Stolley and Sapa
IFP MP Oriani-Ambrosini tables medical marijuana Bill
Article
/ 20 February 2014

IFP MP Oriani-Ambrosini tables medical marijuana Bill

Terminally-ill IFP MP Mario Oriani-Ambrosini has tabled a Medical Innovation Bill in an attempt to legalise use of cannabinoids for medical purposes.

By Staff Reporter
Supporter shot dead at KZN hostel, says NFP
Article
/ 18 February 2014

Supporter shot dead at KZN hostel, says NFP

IFP breakaway party, the National Freedom Party, says a woman believed to be one of their supporters has been kiled in KwaZulu-Natal.

By Sapa
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