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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

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

KZN court blocks NFP leader Barnes from suspending secretary general Thwala

Thwala cannot be suspended or disciplined until an earlier court challenge to the December 2023 conference outcome has been completed

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read
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

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
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. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

MK party takes legal action against KZN legislature over defeat in portfolio committees

The party also wants to be given the position of chief whip

  • Des Erasmus
8 min read
King MisuZulu ka Zwelithini. (RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Court rules in Zulu king’s favour in Ingonyama Trust Board challenge by estranged uncle

Judge found that the applicants should have approached the Gauteng high court for the interdict they sought

  • Des Erasmus
7 min read
MK Party members brandish a banner with the face of former ANC and state president, Jacob Zuma. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

High court dismisses ANC’s challenge to MK party’s name and logo usage

The court agreed that it had no jurisdiction in the matter; it belonged before the electoral court and no other forum This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Emsie Ferreira
1 min read