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Mbali Shinga thrown lifeline after NFP reverses expulsion decision
The National Freedom Party has granted KwaZulu-Natal MEC Mbali Shinga an opportunity to appeal her expulsion, a move that could stabilise the fragile provincial coalition…
NFP expels KZN MEC for social development Mbali Shinga
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for social development has been removed from the National Freedom Party with immediate effect
Mbali Shinga vows to stay on as KZN MEC despite National Freedom Party disciplinary process
The NFP’s disciplinary action against Shinga could have major implications for the balance of power in the provincial government
Motion against KZN premier Thami Ntuli fails in vote marred by violence
A scuffle broke out when MK party members rejected the results, prompting the proceedings to be adjourned
‘Mammoth task’ ahead, says Mbalula of reconfigured ANC in KwaZulu-Natal
Outspoken secretary Bheki Mtolo has been kept on the books as the convenor of policy, planning and monitoring
Zulu king ‘being lobbied’ to fire traditional prime minister Thulasize Buthelezi
IFP and ANC leaders and members of the Zulu royal family are among those who want Buthelezi removed from the role
KZN court blocks NFP leader Barnes from suspending secretary general Thwala
Thwala cannot be suspended or disciplined until an earlier court challenge to the December 2023 conference outcome has been completed
NFP secretary general seeks fresh interdict over ‘relentless victimisation’ by party president Ivan Barnes
A separate court matter involving the party’s estranged leaders will be heard on Friday
KwaZulu-Natal unity government under threat from renewed infighting in National Freedom Party
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Internal NFP battle threatens KwaZulu-Natal government of provincial unity
National Freedom Party president Ivan Barnes has been interdicted from suspending 15 senior party members
New Durban mayor Cyril Xaba commits to infrastructure repairs, restoring water supply
Cleaning up the city and improving governance are also among immediate priorities
Political stalemate as ANC and DA dispute delays eThekwini Metro mayoral election
ANC mayoral candidate Cyril Xaba has already replaced Mxolisi Kaunda as a councillor
Ramaphosa to appoint ‘inclusive’ cabinet after inauguration, says Mbalula
The president will consult the leaders of other parties before he makes the appointments
New KZN premier Ntuli says his government’s priority is service delivery
The province’s cabinet will be named on Tuesday
National Freedom Party could be the kingmaker with a single seat in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature
The NF party wants a provincial cabinet seat in return for its support