22 July 2010

The IFP leadership of the Indlovu District met yesterday, 21 July 2010, and endorsed the latest resolution of the National Council to postpone the Annual General Conference to prevent the party from splitting. 

"The situation in the IFP is too volatile to hold an elective conference. Tensions are running high and people are being killed. We need time for things to cool down," said IFP Deputy National Chairperson Velaphi Ndlovu, who hails from the Indlovu District. 

The Indlovu District leadership believes the National Council made the right decision to postpone the conference until the atmosphere in the party is conducive to holding a successful conference, and until IFP National Chairperson VZ kaMagwaza-Msibi has been afforded an opportunity to clear her name. 

"The Indlovu District leadership contends that the enquiry into the conduct of the IFP National Chairperson will clear the air and help normalise the situation in the party. The IFP cannot legitimately elect its leaders until the party can guarantee an election free from intimidation and violence," said Ndlovu.