20th June 2008

The IFP KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Executive Committee today announced that they will be holding a Provincial Conference from Friday, 27th June 2008 to Sunday, 29th June 2008 at the Hexagon Theatre, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. It will begin at 16h00 on Friday and end after lunch on Sunday.

The IFP Provincial Secretary, Dr BT Buthelezi further announced that the theme of the conference will be; "IFP READY TO GOVERN KWAZULU-NATAL IN 2009".

Dr Buthelezi said:

"The IFP is indeed ready to govern KwaZulu-Natal in order to put the Province back on the right footing.  The people of KwaZulu-Natal deserve better. In their term of office the ANC has not improved the quality of life for the citizens of KZN in any way. It's time for change. This conference is a stepping stone towards that change. We are excited about our elections and are looking to elect a Provincial Executive Committee that will lead us to victory in KZN."

"We are also extremely grateful that the IFP President, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, will attend our conference. We anticipate with eagerness his keynote address, which is scheduled to take place at 10h00 on Saturday morning," concluded Dr Buthelezi.

The conference outline is below.

All media are invited to attend.

For further comment contact:

Dr BT Buthelezi - 082 516 0156

IFP provincial Secretary

CONFERENCE OUTLINE

Friday, 27th June 2008:

Conference is scheduled to begin at 16h00 with a District and Provincial Report by the Provincial Secretary, Dr BT Buthelezi. The report will cover the establishment and activities of party structures and the preparedness of structures to enter into the next election phase.

Saturday, 28th June 2008:

Conference is scheduled to open at 09h00 with normal business. IFP President, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi is then scheduled to deliver a keynote address at 10h00, which will be followed by lunch.

There will be group discussions and report backs in the afternoon. Please note that both these sessions are closed to the media.

Provincial elections will take place on Saturday evening. The results will be made public immediately thereafter. The entire executive committee is open to contestation.

Sunday, 29th June 2008:

This session will end with the presentation and adoption of resolutions by conference.

Conference will end directly after lunch.

All logistical queries to be directed to the KZN Provincial Organiser, Mr Phumlani Khuzwayo - 083 732 7032.