The NFP’s disciplinary action against Shinga could have major implications for the balance of power in the provincial government
A scuffle broke out when MK party members rejected the results, prompting the proceedings to be adjourned
Outspoken secretary Bheki Mtolo has been kept on the books as the convenor of policy, planning and monitoring
Thwala cannot be suspended or disciplined until an earlier court challenge to the December 2023 conference outcome has been completed
A separate court matter involving the party’s estranged leaders will be heard on Friday
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National Freedom Party president Ivan Barnes has been interdicted from suspending 15 senior party members
Cleaning up the city and improving governance are also among immediate priorities
ANC mayoral candidate Cyril Xaba has already replaced Mxolisi Kaunda as a councillor
The president will consult the leaders of other parties before he makes the appointments
The province’s cabinet will be named on Tuesday
The NF party wants a provincial cabinet seat in return for its support
The party’s national executive committee will decide who it will partner with – and how – on Thursday
The National Freedom Party still has to navigate two court cases and a liquidation battle
Members say outcome of December conference was manipulated
Minister blames shortages in the public health sector on budget constraints and the fact that doctors are reluctant to work in rural areas
Opposition from the ANC eThekwini region and a lack of clarity from above put paid to the attempt to intervene in the city
Independents will need budgets to match their egos if they are to contest the elections
The party has until next March to elect a unified national leadership if it wants to contest the 2024 polls
