The IFP is questioning the motives behind a planned visit by the ANC President Jacob Zuma to the Umkhanyakude District in Northern KwaZulu-Natal later this month. 

"Previously, the Umkhanyakude District has gone unnoticed by the provincial government, but since the ANC has lost significant support in the district the region has now suddenly attracted the ruling party's attention," said IFP Umkhanyakude District Chairperson Alfred Mpontshane. 

The IFP in Umkhanyakude recently welcomed hundreds of new members, mostly from the ANC. "The lack of service delivery nationwide, coupled with the crippling leadership crisis within the ruling party has seen scores of card-carrying ANC members ditch the party in search of a new political home," said Mpontshane. 

IFP leaders from Umkhanyakude have made several presentations to national government regarding the crippling water crisis in the area but their pleas have fallen on deaf ears.  

"I am sure Mr Zuma will arrive in Umkhanyakude with a speech filled with fresh promises of speedy service delivery and a better live for all, but I would like to remind voters of the neglect they have suffered at the hands of the provincial government," said Mpontshane. 

The ANC in KZN has recently stepped up its campaign of bombarding KZN residents with the same old pre-election promises, but Mpontshane warned constituents not to be fooled by cheap electioneering.  

"The ruling party has proven itself unable to stop the rot in KZN. The IFP, however, has a proven track record of service to the people of Umkhanyakude in the local government. Action speaks louder than words and we are confident the local people will trust us, not the ANC, to act on their concerns with service delivery," said Mpontshane.
 

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