Hlabisa reiterates IFP’s crucial role in South Africa’s history

2 minutes Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) President Velenkosini Hlabisa says the 50th celebration of the party marks a great legacy and is testimony to its perseverance and integrity. Hlabisa was delivering the keynote address at the party’s 50th-anniversary celebrations in Ulundi to thousands of IFP supporters. He says when other political parties were silenced and…

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ANC North West faction takes conference dispute to apex court

[File photo] Members of the ANC PEC in the North West 2 minutes Disgruntled African National Congress (ANC) North West members who want the party’s 9th Provincial Elective Conference together with its outcomes declared unlawful and invalid, say they intend to approach the highest court in the land to challenge the high court judgment that…

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ATM prepares to table Foreign Agents Bill aims to regulate NGOs

African Transformation President Vuyolwethu Zungula 4 minutes African Transformation Movement (ATM) president Vuyolwethu Zungula says his party is a step closer to introducing the Foreign Agents Bill in parliament. The Private Members Bill, which he says is with Parliament’s legal department, is aimed at exposing foreign agents who are hiding behind the banner of NGOs…

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IFP ready to kick off its 50th anniversary celebrations

FILE PHOTO: President of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Velenkosini Hlabisa delivers his speech to supporters at the Election Manifesto launch in Durban, South Africa, March 10, 2024. 2 minutes The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is marking its 50th anniversary this weekend. Founded by the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi on 21 March 1975, it was…

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Public Protector Office still without a deputy a year on

[File photo] Public Protector Office 3 minutes The Office of the Public Protector has been without a deputy for over a year. This position has been vacant since the then-deputy PP, Adv. Kholeka Gcaleka was appointed to the top job in November 2023. The initial process of finding a suitable candidate to recommend for appointment…

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‘We tried engaging Washington on issues affecting SA’

Placards in support for the former Ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool. 2 minutes Expelled US ambassador Ebrahim Rasool says he attempted to engage Washington on issues affecting South Africa but was met with resistance. Rasool and his wife, Rashieda, arrived in Cape Town to a hero’s welcome at Cape Town International Airport, where supporters…

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Rasool’s welcome will not strain US-SA relations: COSATU

2 minutes Western Cape COSATU secretary Malvern de Bruyn says the welcoming of expelled South African ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, will not escalate diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The ANC and its alliance partners have gathered at Cape Town International Airport ahead of Rasool’s arrival. He was expelled by the US government…

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IFP youth expect job creation plans at 50th anniversary

2 minutes Young Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) supporters attending the party’s 50th anniversary celebrations say they want to hear plans to address youth unemployment in South Africa. The supporters believe the IFP’s role in the government of national unity should be used to create more job opportunities. Philani Nyandeni, from Johannesburg’s Ward 123, says attending…

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IFP marks 50th anniversary with rally in Ulundi

2 minutes The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) will begin its 50th anniversary celebrations today with a visit to the grave of its founder, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, at KwaPhindangene Palace in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal. More than 30 000 supporters are expected to attend the rally, which will take place at a stadium in Ulundi. The IFP was…

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