The IFP expresses grave displeasure at governments reported changes to the lockdown regulations just seven days in. Government must not kowtow to industries for monetary gain when lives are placed at greater risk and with very little information on how the lockdown is slowing down the transmission of Covid-19. The recent announcements by the Ministers […]

The IFP expresses its condolences to the 3 families who sadly lost their loved ones during the turmoil that marked the early SASSA grant payout process nationwide yesterday. We also convey our condolences to the 5 families who have lost loved ones to Covid-19. From reports the IFP has received so far, it is clear […]

The news of the tragic passing on of two Covid-19 patients in the Western Cape this morning was met with deep sadness and regret. These deaths signal the rude awakening of the grave reality of Covid-19. It is a moment in which our collective effort in preventing the further spread of this virus must be […]

The IFP calls on all South Africans to strictly comply with the regulations as set out in the emergency protocol as we all try our utmost best to stop the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and fundamentally disrupt the chain of transmission of the virus. As we count down the hours until the official lockdown, the […]

In responding to the alleged assassination and murder of one of  South Africa’s best police detectives in the fight against rhino poaching, Lieutenant Colonel Leroy Bruwer, IFP Chief Whip in Parliament and Portfolio Committee member on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Mr Narend Singh, MP said, “The impunity with which poachers continue to ply their murderous […]

Note to Editors: Please note the scheduled press conference of the IFP for this afternoon has been postponed, in light of the President’s Address to the Nation this evening. The IFP executive and Mayors meeting will continue and details of the measures will be circulated in due time. Apology for the inconvenience caused. – Contact: […]

On Monday, 23 March 2020, the IFP NEC together with all Mayors of the 12 IFP-led local governments will unpack urgent interventions to fight Covid-19 in our rural constituencies. Rural communities have been left in the lurch in our collective fight to flatten the curve in preventing the further spread of Covid-19, therefore the IFP […]

By Hon. Velenkosini Hlabisa MPL President of the Inkatha Freedom Party 21 March 2020 Mother Teresa aptly pointed out that “Human rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being’s entitlement by virtue of his humanity”, and today 26 years on since the dawn of our democracy, Human Rights Day serves […]

The IFP firmly believes that now is the time for the establishment of a Chapter 9 Integrity Commission which will combat, investigate and prosecute high-level corruption in the public service in our country. In a response to the IFP’s written parliamentary question, it appears that the Justice Minister, Ronald Lamola’s hands are tied and he […]

The IFP welcomes the announcement by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor, Lesetja Kganyago following the three-day meeting of the monetary policy committee which decided to cut the repo rate by a full 1 percent.  The 100 basis point cut would help ease the burden on consumers and help spur on the economy by encouraging […]