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Dr Bongani Mncwango has joined the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). Photo: Supplied

Former MK leader Mncwango joins IFP as party eyes key municipal takeovers

The IFP gains a seasoned administrator as Dr Bongani Mncwango joins the party, signaling growth ambitions and strengthened leadership before the local elections

Old guard: Some IFP members are pushing for Velenkosini Hlabisa to stay on as president while his detractors are calling for a change before the crucial party conference. Photo: IFP

‘Hlabisa stays. Buthelezi chose him’

Gauteng chair Bonginkosi Dhlamini says that challenging the founder’s choice for president would erode his legacy, sparking debate in the IFP

KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli.  Photo: Mbuso Kunene

Motion against KZN premier Thami Ntuli fails in vote marred by violence

A scuffle broke out when MK party members rejected the results, prompting the proceedings to be adjourned

Economic Freedom Fighters commander-in-chief, Julius Malema. Photo: @EFFSouthAfrica

Malema: EFF will vote with MK party to remove Thami Ntuli as KZN premier

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader said the uMkhonto weSizwe party had won the most votes in the province at last year’s elections and should be given a chance to lead

Mmabatho Mokoena, has been found guilty of extorting 60% of the salaries of at least three of the party’s parliamentary employees and according to a source, she claimed it was for party leader Jacob Zuma.
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MK party’s move to usurp power in KwaZulu-Natal gains momentum

The MK party is believed to be courting the ANC, promising that if it supports the motion, some MECs will retain their positions

KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli.  Photo: Mbuso Kunene

KwaZulu-Natal coalition in jeopardy as MK party motion tests relations between ANC and IFP

Jacob Zuma’s party has submitted a motion of no confidence against premier Thamsanqa Ntuli of the Inkatha Freedom Party

Five ANC councillors in the Impendle local municipality abstained during a vote of no confidence against mayor Buyisani Mlaba. (GCIS)

ANC cracks whip on errant councillors in troubled KwaZulu-Natal municipality

Five ANC councillors in the Impendle local municipality abstained during a vote of no confidence against mayor Buyisani Mlaba, resulting in his ousting by the IFP and EFF

Tensions escalate: KZN provincial task team spokesperson Fanle Sibisi and coordinator Mike Mabuyakhulu. Photo: Sandile Motha

ANC decries ‘bullying tactics’ as cracks threaten KwaZulu-Natal governing coalition

Schism in the KZN provincial government over threat to place department under administration

IFP leader Velenkosi Hlabisa. (@GovernmentZA/X)

Hlabisa vows to stop IFP members from abusing women in the party

The leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party said more women would be deployed in positions such as mayors, deputy mayors and speakers

The Democratic Alliance has claimed credit for the about-turn by the treasury on the tax, saying its legal team had presented a strong case against the flawed parliamentary process used to adopt the fiscal framework

Parties hail VAT reversal as ANC admits budget vote missteps

The Democratic Alliance has claimed credit for the about-turn by the treasury on the tax, saying its legal team had presented a strong case against the flawed parliamentary process used to adopt the fiscal framework

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Zandile Gumede denies plans to join Zuma’s MK party, but leaves door open

The eThekwini ANC regional chair, former mayor and corruption accused has said she would not wish the step-aside rule even on ‘my worst enemy’

Challenged: IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa

IFP will take to the streets to defend Ithala, says Hlabisa

The SOC will be at the high court on Thursday to oppose an application for its liquidation

Wardship: ANC Gauteng chair Panyaza Lesufi (above) and KwaZulu-Natal ANC leaders are to get nannies. Photo: Luba Lesolle/Getty Images

Gauteng, KZN ANC leaders prepare for life under (political) adult supervision

Instead of focusing on trying not to lose the local government elections next year, the comrades are already eyeing who takes control of the party in 2027

MK party president, Jacob Zuma. (Busi Lethole)

One year on, parallel leadership, financial battles threaten Zuma’s MK party in KwaZulu-Natal

Provincial convener Willies Mchunu says the party needs to start building its structures from scratch

King Misuzulu KaZwelithini. (Photo by Gallo) Images/Darren Stewart)

ITB leaders back at work despite ‘suspension’ by Zulu king

The monarch’s lawyer tried to stop board executives from entering the Ingonyama Trust Board premises but failed

Traditional prime minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi. Picture: X/ Zululand District Municipality

Zulu King MisuZulu fires traditional prime minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi, suspends ITB members

The monarch has been under pressure from KwaZulu-Natal politicians to ditch Buthelezi and has also been at odds with the Ingonyama Trust Board

Messiah: Jacob Zuma wants all the black parties to vote for him, instead of themselves. Photo: Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images

Merry coalition Christmas, and a happy GNU year

Jacob Zuma is vibing Black Jesus as the year comes to a close

Infighting has plagued the NFP since the death of founder Zanele Magwaza-Msibi in 2021.
(Photo by Gallo Images /Sowetan / Mohau Mofokeng)

National Freedom Party secretary general Teddy Thwala fired — again

Thwala was dismissed at a hearing held in his absence

Basic education minister, Siviwe Gwarube. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo)

The DA holds off on its planned court challenge to the Bela Act but will not budge on contentious clauses

The Democratic Alliance has promised to launch a legal battle if the government of national unity clearing house fails to provide resolutions to its concerns

President Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen, and  Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
(File photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP)

Beef builds up in the cabinet clearing house

Paul Mashatile’s committee already has enough disputes between coalition partners to keep it busy every week for the next five years