Mangosuthu Buthelezi says the Ingonyama Trust was not created in a secret deal to ensure his participation in the 1994 election
Although leaders of the reconciliation era accept South Africa’s last white president, younger politicians are not as forgiving
From Uyinene Mrwetyana, Oliver Mtukudzi to Xolani Gwala, Mail & Guardian remembers those who have passed on
Gravitas: Velenkosini Hlabisa brings his experience to his new post as leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party.
The new president wants to expand support beyond KwaZulu-Natal
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
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
The nonagenarian MP is finally calling it a day and putting his faith in the precocious IFP caucus
Since Tom’s ‘decommissioning’ things at the revenue service are looking up
Christopher Williams reflects on Nelson Mandela’s nuanced views on the use of armed force
Our readers write in about the Mail & Guardian’s bias and a writer’s attack on his ‘favourite whipping boy’
‘We shudder to think what could happen should two KwaZulu-Natal powerhouses, the king and the former president — both under threat — come together’
As the wind threatens his feathered headdress, Buthelezi is talking like it’s 1993. I’d far rather be sick in bed, thank you
Singer and composer Mbuso Khoza discusses how her royal highness who was both a performer and philosopher influenced him
Eddie Koch was a relentlessly determined reporter and the people he wrote about mattered
Readers write in about KZN not being a bantustan, and the sad state of Africa
Umnini residents are preparing to go to the high court to stop the local inkosi from selling and leasing land to businesses
The IFP’s presidential hopeful says he is tasked with preserving Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s legacy
Readers write in about the Inkatha Freedom Party leader’s reputation, tackling racism and the possibility of a new start for Zimbabwe
The museum honouring Mangosuthu Buthelezi in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal, elides the main ingredient – truth
The party’s veteran leader has backed an outsider to succeed him, sparking possible dissension
Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s reign as the leader of the IFP has finally ended
After more than four decades at the helm of the IFP, Buthelezi announced that he would be stepping down at the party’s next elective conference
The big deal about the little by-election is that the ANC’s bid to hold the province’s north has failed
Inkatha Freedom Party leader Mangosothu Buthelezi believes his party has loyal supporters and that by-elections would reflect the true voter base.
Threats between the sorely disappointed NFP, who can’t partake in the elections, and the IFP are increasing dangerously.
They used to provide muscle for the family. Now they’ve opened up about trips to Zuma’s guesthouse, visiting dignitaries and bags of cash.
Opposition parties reacted with varying degrees of disgust and disappointment in Parliament, from the EFF disruptions to Zuma’s ‘uninspiring’ speech.
Trevor Manuel says citizens must hold parliamentary and provincial members accountable for the R800m spent on them to represent their constituencies.
Speaking at an Umlazi rally, IFP president Mangosuthu Buthelezi has criticised rampant corruption, saying "we need to fire some people in government".
IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi speaks to M&G about elections, leadership and other issues facing South African politics.
From dealing with corruption to providing quality education, IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has launched the party’s election manifesto.