Conference noting:

1. the pivotal role that the IFP Youth Brigade needs to play in service delivery and development;

2. the fact that political liberation alone has not succeeded in redressing the ills of the apartheid legacy; and

3. that the people are still subjected to abject poverty, ignorance for lack of education, and disease

RESOLVES:

1. to continue and intensify the true struggle for development, social upliftment, and improved service delivery; and

2. to mobilise the youth to actively participate in every sphere of society to fulfil its necessary role and responsibility in South Africa's development.

1. that the HIV/AIDS pandemic affects every South African and is particularly decimating the youth, who are the future leaders of our country;

2. that our country's economy and potential is diminished by the spread of this disease; and

3. that a lack of information is the main obstacle to curbing the spread of this disease

1. that the spread of this disease must be fought primarily at the local level, within communities, in partnership with government and civic institutions;

2. to instruct the leadership of the Youth Brigade to initiate a comprehensive programme of prevention which focuses on responsible behaviour;

3. to create local HIV/AIDS help desks to provide information and promote awareness; and

4. to consult with international youth organisations in order to explore various strategies that could be employed in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

1. that youth development programmes form an integral part of the struggle for development; and

2. co-ordination among South Africa's youth in developing programmes has been ineffective and insufficient

RESOLVES:

1. to promote greater visibility, participation and leadership of IFP youth in the various youth programmes and fora; and

2. to lead by example by engaging in voluntary work within their communities.

Conference noting:

1. the essential role that our young women have to play in the development of our country; and

2. that equality has been written into our legislation, but has not yet been fully translated into reality

RESOLVES:

1. to encourage all young women across the rural_urban divide to take up their rightful place in our society;

2. to promote self_respect and self_confidence in our young women, enabling them to take control of their own lives; and

3. to change the mind set and attitudes of young women, enabling them to seize the available opportunities.

Conference noting:

1. the need to engender a spirit of entrepreneurship and promote SMMEs as the engine of economic growth; and

2. that rural areas are the worst affected by the lack of economic development, culminating in high levels of poverty and unemployment;

RESOLVES:

1. to request the leadership of the Party to mentor young people in entrepreneurial skills;

2. to promote the training of young people in life skills and in the technical field;

3. to promote the creation of business and technological centres to equip the youth with the necessary skills;

4. to encourage personal savings through the creation of village banks;

5. to negotiate mechanisms to release venture capital;

6. to encourage Chambers of Business to involve young people in their activities; and

7. to encourage our youth to be "job creators" rather than "job seekers."

Conference noting:

1. that education is the prime tool for liberation;

2. that human capital will be the primary commodity of the 21st century;

3. that the national education policy does not provide for provincial autonomy to develop their own curricula and budgets; and

4. that the principles of self_help and self_reliance are the pillars of a prosperous society.

1. to prepare the IFP youth for their role of leadership in skills development and capacity building;

2. to promote the development of skills centres and access to life_long learning programmes through regional bodies, NGOs and government;and

3. to encourage the youth to become involved in voluntary in_service training to promote the revolution of goodwill.

Conference noting:

1. that the IFP Youth Brigade rejects all elements of criminality;

2. that crime undermines trade, investment and our quality of life;

3. that youth are particularly susceptible to the temptation of committing crime; and

4. that youth need to become involved in community policing fora

RESOLVES:

1. to request prominent figures to address the youth to re_inspire a commitment to law and order, and respect for authority;

2. to establish Revolution of Goodwill desks at branch level which report on a regular basis to its principle structures; and

3. to promote moral values in families and communities inspired by the spirit of Ubuntu _ Botho.

Conference noting:

1. that peace and reconciliation are prerequisites to development;

2. that this generation has a responsibility to advance the progress already achieved in the peace negotiations, and acknowledging the IFP's consistent commitment to this process

RESOLVES:

1. to seek joint cultural activities amongst the youth of South Africa to promote a better understanding and tolerance of one another; and

2. that the IFP Youth Brigade must lead dialogue between all political parties to promote peaceful co_existence.

Conference noting:

1. that the IFP youth has a vital role to play in preparation for the forthcoming elections;

2. that the IFP youth has the energy, dynamism and the will to secure an IFP victory; and

3. that the youth should raise a standard for development of the individual, the family, the community and the nation

RESOLVES:

1. to rise to the challenge of the President to unleash the full potential of the IFP Youth Brigade to take the message of the IFP into all corners of the nation;

2. to ensure that Party agents remain committed to serving their constituencies; and

3. to encourage the youth to voluntarily avail themselves to serve as Party agent and make the IFP presence prominent at all polling stations.

Conference noting:

1. the heartfelt gratitude and admiration of the IFP Youth Brigade for the magnificent leadership of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi; and

2. the President's stature both here and abroad for his long and distinguished service to our nation

RESOLVES to thank Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi for:

1. relentlessly pursuing the struggle for development and genuine liberation in South Africa;

2. accepting the nomination for his re_election to the Presidency of the Party.

And wishes furthermore,

  to extend our hopes that he will enjoy a long life, good health and personal happiness.

ELECTION OF NATIONAL EXECUTIVE

Chairman: Mr MB Khawula
Deputy Chairperson: Ms VZ Magwaza
Secretary: Mr Nketu Katima
Treasurer: Mr SE Nkwanyana
Publicity Secretary: Mr Lucky Mthethwa

Members:

Ms Somikazi Deyi : Western Cape
Mr Tsepo Shabalala : Mpumalanga
Ms Margaret Arnold : Northern Cape
Mr Xolani Mbutho : KwaZulu-Natal