27th February 2009

During today's deliberations the IFP National Council has finalised the party's candidates lists for the National Assembly and the provincial Legislatures.

"The lists have been the result of an extensive bottom-up approach which engaged the party branches and enlisted their views and priorities," said IFP Secretary General Reverend Musa Zondi.

The IFP's candidates lists express the party's commitment to renewal and rejuvenation by supplementing the experienced parliamentarians with fresh faces and youth, all of whom are committed to the leadership, inspiration and vision of IFP President Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.

"The new IFP representation will provide a formidable team to tackle the developmental challenges faced by South Africa in the coming years," said Rev Zondi.  

In his response to the list process, the IFP President has remarked that "the party has spoken through its grassroots" and that he was "pleased with the outcome of the nomination process".

The full details of the party's candidates lists will be made public once the IEC completes its own vetting process.

Contact:
Rev Musa Zondi,          083 440 5966