The Inkatha Freedom Party's Portfolio Committee Chairperson on Youth Affairs today expressed his full support for Inkosi K Mathaba and the Macambi clan against the forced removal of their people, to make way for the ANC-led RUWAAD project.

"What type of development project forces people off their land? The IFP believes in people-centred development that places the needs of people above the needs of politicians," said Thulasizwe Buthelezi, the IFP's National Council Porfolio Committee Chairperson on Youth Affairs.

"As responsible leaders, we stand by the people of Macambi. The Macambi land is not owned by big business, neither is it owned by government. Therefore the KZN Premier Sbu Ndebele and his people must honour and respect the wishes of the Macambini community by withdrawing the proposed RUWAAD project," said Buthelezi.

"We also urge Premier Ndebele and his cadres to stop abusing the name of His Majesty the King when advocating for the forced removal of the Macambini clan," added Buthelezi.

"Furthermore, we would also like to appeal to the ANCYL to stop meddling in matters that are beyond their understanding," concluded Buthelezi.

Contact: Thulasizwe Buthelezi, 083 482 7936