31 August 2010

Following a Provincial Disciplinary Committee (PDC) hearing held at the IFP's Durban Head Office yesterday, the IFP's KwaZulu Natal leadership resolved to expel its Durban North Central Constituency Chairperson, Mr Mzonjani Zachariah Zulu, with immediate effect.

Mr Zulu was charged on three counts of violating the IFP's constitution.

"Mr Zulu has acted in a manner that is grossly unacceptable for any leader at any level within the IFP. He brought the IFP into disrepute, he dragged the IFP's name through the mud in the media and he embarked on a campaign of sowing disunity, sectarianism and disruption within the Party," said Dr BT Buthelezi MPL, the IFP's KZN Provincial Secretary.

The Committee reviewed Mr Zulu's conduct; his utterances in undermining the IFP's Provincial Office; his unrepentant attitude in leading two marches against the Party as well as his threats to stage sit-ins in all IFP districts and constituency offices across the province; and found him guilty of contravening the IFP's Constitution.

"The committee resolved that his transgressions were of such a serious nature that it warranted expulsion from the party with immediate effect. Mr Zulu is however free to appeal the finding and sanction of the PDC,"

concluded Dr Buthelezi.

Contact: Dr BT Buthelezi MPL, 082 516 0156.