The Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal province should ensure that all those teachers with criminal records or charges of sexual assault involving pupils are not welcomed into schools. “Teachers are employed to impart knowledge and be role models to our learners and not to use them for their sexual needs. We are very concerned about […]

The IFP calls for an end to threats to healthcare workers, especially emergency healthcare workers in local community conflicts, following the attack that happened in Mandeni where an ambulance was shot at by unknown people. “Threats and harassment of healthcare workers is a worrying factor that is occurring at community level. These professionals are taking […]

The IFP in KwaZulu-Natal has raised its concerns about the lack of communication from the ANC in informing other political parties about the memorial service of the former KZN MEC and Member of the Legislature, the late Mtholephi Mthimkhulu. “I was shocked when I got a phone call from the Office of the Premier today […]

The IFP calls on all South Africans to make the 16 Days of Activism a year-long programme to curb violence against women and children, following the death of 15 year old Nokukhanya Zama from KwaMakhutha whose body had been found hanging from a tree. “Fighting against women and child abuse for just 16 days is […]

Social grant recipients are still reporting deductions being made from their monthly grants, ostensibly for “pre-paid air time, electricity vouchers, etc” which they have no knowledge of. “Last year there were numerous complaints from grant recipients around this issue and we raised it with SASSA and was given the assurance that it has stopped all […]