4 May 2009

IFP National Chairperson, Mrs Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi, today commented on malicious allegations by some media outlets that IFP President, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, had been 'rushed to hospital'.

Mrs kaMagwaza-Msibi stated that, 'The IFP President is in good health and during the past week went for a routine medical check-up. Contrary to these malicious media allegations, the IFP President spent this past weekend at his residence at Mahlabathini, and today is at an IFP National Executive Committee meeting in Durban and will from there depart for parliamentary duties in Cape Town'.

The IFP National Chairperson also called on all media outlets to refrain from sensational unfounded reporting which can lead to stress and duress amongst IFP members and supporters and the South African and international community at large.

For further information contact:

Mrs Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi

IFP National Chairperson     082 804 7993