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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

Hallowed: Cape Town City Hall before proceeding. Photo: GCIS

‘A state of nothingness address’

Even before his speech on Thursday, many opposition parties had already given the president a ‘fail’

New national director of public prosecutions Andy Mothibi. (Paul Botes)

Opposition questions Mothibi appointment as NPA head, expressing concerns over process and independence

The uMkhonto weSizwe party called on the incoming national director of public prosecutions to immediately act against Hangwani Maumela when he steps into office

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

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

Fomer minister of higher education Nobuhle Nkabane. (@Dr_NohbuleN/X)

‘Arrogance led to her fall’: Political parties react to Nkabane’s axing

The parties said the higher education minister’s dismissal was a vital step towards restoring accountability amid governance failures and allegations of political interference

Budget botch: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana (Dwayne Senior/Getty Images)

VAT battle is over but coalition crisis continues

Meetings are due in coming days and weeks to undo the damage after the finance minister caved on the tax increase

IFP leader Velenkosi Hlabisa. (@GovernmentZA/X)

Hlabisa calls for stability as VAT fallout threatens to capsize GNU

The Inkatha Freedom Party president said the VAT debate should not be weaponised to derail the coalition government’s primary mandate of ensuring economic stability and service delivery

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

IFP cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi

Politics — and money — torpedo Thulasizwe Buthelezi’s Ulundi office move

KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli says Buthelezi already has offices in Durban and Pietermartizburg

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The mayor-go-round must stop

The government of national unity is working at a national level, but the same cannot be said about municipal coalition governments

Dirco has denied that the instruction to close the de facto embassy came from China. (Photo by I-HWA CHENG/AFP via Getty Images)

DA and IFP to challenge ultimatum over Taiwan office closure in cabinet

Taiwan on Tuesday rejected South Africa’s demand that it close its office in Pretoria as ‘unreasonable’

IFP president and Cogta minister Velenkosini Hlabisa.  (Des Erasmus/M&G)

IFP will not ‘run to court’ over policy disputes in government of national unity

The Inkatha Freedom Party says it will resolve all policy issues through the cabinet clearing house

National Freedom Party president Ivan Barnes. (National Freedom Party/ Facebook)

NFP secretary general seeks fresh interdict over ‘relentless victimisation’ by party president Ivan Barnes

A separate court matter involving the party’s estranged leaders will be heard on Friday

Bheki Mtolo. (File photo)

Renewed calls to remove ANC’s Bheki Mtolo as party leaders considers its future in KwaZulu-Natal

The ANC Youth League says the provincial secretary caused divisions that led to the party’s electoral setbacks

Challenged: IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa

IFP in for leadership battle ahead of elective conference

Leader Velenkosini Hlabisa is being challenged by KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli