IFP YOUTH BRIGADE WELCOMES IFP's NEW ROLE IN KZN

November 2, 2006

The IFP Youth Brigade today welcomed the departure of the two IFP MECs from the ANC-led KwaZulu-Natal Government.

"The absence of the IFP in the ANC government presents a historic opportunity for the IFP to fully exercise "opposition power" until 2009", said Thulasizwe Buthelezi, National Chairperson of the IFP Youth Brigade.

"The IFP already governs 35 out of 61 municipalities and next week we will be governing 36. Our absence in provincial government therefore will not derail us from being the voice of the majority in KZN. Instead, our superior position at local government level will add renewed impetus to our new role as a fully-fledged opposition prepared to govern in 2009," added Buthelezi.

"The IFP Youth Brigade calls for a "total onslaught for power" to be engaged and sustained against the ANC. The ANC has already proven jittery in power, and ours is to hasten their departure from power through robust and combative opposition," concluded Thulasizwe.


Contact:
Mr Thulasizwe Buthelezi - 083 482 7936
Chairperson IFP Youth Brigade