Hon. Velenkosini Hlabisa, MPL President of the IFP The IFP has taken note of an article by the editor-in-chief of City Press, Mondli Makhanya, wherein he yet again, like a hundred times before, abuses the position he holds at City Press to attack his political enemy, the IFP. We have long been concerned that he […]
Read ArticleIFP Condemns Violence in KwaZulu-Natal
Hon Velenkosini Hlabisa, MPL President of the IFP As the Official Opposition in KwaZulu-Natal, the IFP is extremely perturbed by the violence and chaos that rocked KwaZulu-Natal yesterday and overnight. While we understand some may feel aggrieved over the sentencing of the former President, we cannot condone chaos, the destruction of property, putting lives at […]
Read ArticleIFP saddened by passing of Inkosi Sabatha Lushaba and Inkosi Langalasembo Mkhize
The IFP has learnt with great sadness the news of the passing of Inkosi Sabatha Lushaba, of oShabeni Traditional Council in Port Shepstone, on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, as well as Inkosi Langalasembo Mkhize, of Embothimuni Traditional Council in Mbumbulu, South of Durban. Once again, this sacrosanct structure in the government sphere is losing […]
Read ArticleIFP statement of condolence on passing of City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Geoff Makhubo
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in Gauteng is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of the Executive Mayor for the City of Johannesburg, Mayor, Mr Geoff Makhubo. Mayor Makhubo led the Government of Local Unity – alongside the IFP and other parties – in the Johannesburg Metro since December 2019. During his tenure, he served […]
Read ArticleIFP welcomes postponement of voter registration weekend
The IFP welcomes the news that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has taken the decision to postpone the upcoming voter registration weekend by two weeks, to 31 July to 1 August. Considering the sweeping effects of the Third Wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, we believe that this is the most reasonable course of action. It […]
Read ArticleIFP Statement on Former President Jacob Zuma’s Incarceration
Issued on behalf of IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa The IFP notes that former President Jacob Zuma complied with the Constitutional Court’s order and voluntarily handed himself over to the SAPS late last night. The IFP reiterates its call to former President Zuma to respect the ruling of the Constitutional Court, the rule of law, and […]
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Delay in Issuing Protection Orders Blamed as Part of Reason Women Are Murdered
The delay by our Courts in issuing protection orders has been blamed as part of the reason why women are murdered, before perpetrators of abuse are brought to book. These and other sentiments were shared by IFP Women’s Brigade (IFPWB) members who gathered outside Mbumbulu Court, South of Durban, to protest the murder of Philisiwe […]
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IFP: Call to prioritise vaccine for social workers
The IFP calls upon the KZN MEC for Social Development, Nonhlanhla Khoza, to break her silence on when social workers will be vaccinated. During the Virtual Media Briefing on Alert Level 4 of the Risk-Adjustment Strategy, the Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, announced that negotiations are at an advanced stage with the Department of […]
Read ArticleIFP National Spokesperson on leave
On doctor’s instructions, IFP National Spokesperson and SCOPA Chairperson, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, MP, is on medical leave – effective, Wednesday, 07 July 2021 until Sunday, 11 July 2021, or stated otherwise by his doctors. For all media enquiries please contact Ms Megan Dick via email ([email protected]) or WhatsApp / phone (082 432 1335). Issued by: Ms Liezl […]
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eThekwini IFPWB calls for concerted efforts in assisting police to bring murder suspects to book
The IFP Women’s Brigade (IFPWB) in eThekwini calls for concerted efforts in assisting police to bring suspects involved in the murder of a young woman to book. Her body was discovered in a ditch last Sunday. The IFPWB is shocked and dismayed at the level of brutality displayed by the people behind this heinous act. […]
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