The IFP National Election Manager Mfanje Mbango today announced that the IFP will be taking its listening campaign to Port Shepstone and Umzimkhulu this weekend.  

The Port Shepstone Listening Campaign will take place on Saturday, 20 September 2008, at the Port Shepstone Municipal Hall and will start at 10h00. The keynote address will be delivered by IFP President Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.  

On Sunday, 21 September 2008, the campaign will move on to the Umzimkhulu Town Hall and the event will start at 10h00. The top leadership and IFP policy unit will attend the event. 

"We extend our invitation to the members of the public to make use of this opportunity to make their voices heard about everyday issues that affect their lives," said Mbango. 

The IFP has also invited important stakeholders, traditional leaders, traditional healers, professionals, civic and community organisations and unions. 

"We have been very impressed with the contributions made at all our listening campaigns so far. Our listening campaigns will culminate in a special Policy Conference later in the year where we will consolidate all the inputs we have received from the public and turn it into concrete policy positions," said Mbango.  

All members of the media are invited to attend.
 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mfanje Mbango - 083 448 4896
IFP National Election Manager