The IFP welcomes this evening’s announcement to extend the Covid-19 Lockdown in our country by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his address to the nation. This announcement has grave consequences on our economy and we further welcome the economic relief measures announced and the salary cuts of top government officials. President Ramaphosa has shown leadership in […]
Read ArticleIFP: Social relief during lockdown
There is no doubt that the imposed national lockdown has greatly affected the poorest among us especially those who receive no social relief at all. As we go deeper into the 21-day lockdown, people without any form of income are becoming more desperate for the basic necessities. There have been many messages posted on social […]
Read ArticleIFP welcomes action against minister Ndabeni-Abrahams
The IFP welcomes and accepts the public apology of Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, after we have called on her to do so, following her grandiose display of flouting governments lockdown regulations in a social media post. Further to her apology, we are pleased with the stern action taken against her by President […]
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Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams owes South Africans an apology
The IFP calls on Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams to apologise to South Africans for a grandiose display of flouting governments lockdown regulations. This is not a time for double-standards and for “displays” of leadership in adhering to lockdown regulations. The global Covid-19 pandemic requires true, genuine and honest leadership in which unites […]
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Government’s relaxed regulations for Lockdown causes mass confusion
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 […]
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Statement by IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa MPL IFP concerned about on-going SASSA pay-out challenges
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 […]
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IFP Extends Condolences on the Passing of Two COVID-19 Patients
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 […]
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IFP urges all South Africans to comply with Lockdown regulations
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 […]
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IFP: Wildlife trafficking remains a law unto itself
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 […]
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Cancellation of Press Conference
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: […]
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