The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), which is largely present in KwaZulu-Natal and in pockets of the Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces, says it is pushing ahead with its preparations for next year’s local government elections. However, the Zulu ethno party is mum on elective conferences to elect new leaders from branches to the national level, as… Continue reading IFP Pushes Ahead With Preparations For 2026 Local Government Elections, Mum On Elective Conference
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IFP Pleads With Police To Leave No Stone Unturned Following Arrest of Two Suspect For MPs Killings
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has hailed the police for making swift arrests in the gruesome killing of its senior member and Member of Parliament (MP) Khethamabala Petros (KP) Sithole. Sithole, who is originally from Nkandla in northern KwaZulu-Natal, was gunned down in the hostel of Katlehong in Gauteng last week while he was attending… Continue reading IFP Pleads With Police To Leave No Stone Unturned Following Arrest of Two Suspect For MPs Killings
Newcastle Municipality says It’s Working on Fixing its Pothole-Riddled Roads
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) led Newcastle Local Municipality in north-western KwaZulu-Natal says it is working on fixing its pothole-riddled roads and streets. This follows a public campaign by the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party and Team Sugar South Africa (TSSA) last week to mobilize their members to fix the potholes mainly in the densely populated… Continue reading Newcastle Municipality says It’s Working on Fixing its Pothole-Riddled Roads
IFP Poaches EFF, ATM and DA Members ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has unveiled top regional leaders it has poached from the EFF, African Transformation Movement and the DA. The unveiling of the members took place in Durban today, 28 March 2025 and it was presided over by Thami Ntuli, the chairperson of the IFP in KwaZulu-Natal. Ntuli is also the Premier… Continue reading IFP Poaches EFF, ATM and DA Members ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections
Law Firm Guns for Former Newcastle Deputy Mayor Over Hefty Legal Bill Incurred while Fighting Ousting
A Newcastle law firm is going after the former Deputy Mayor of Newcastle Local Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal after he failed to pay an overdue legal bill of R311,723.16. Hanlie Fourie Attorneys claims that Musa Shukela Thwala, the leader of Team Sugar South Africa, is in breach of his contract and wants him to pay… Continue reading Law Firm Guns for Former Newcastle Deputy Mayor Over Hefty Legal Bill Incurred while Fighting Ousting
Cash-strapped Municipality Paid R11 Million To Repair Unbroken Water Pumps
A forensic investigation by Blitz Forensics has revealed that the cash-strapped Uthukela District Municipality, which is under administration, was forced to pay R11 million to repair water pumps that were never broken in the first place. This is contained in a report that was tabled behind closed during a council sitting last week. African Times… Continue reading Cash-strapped Municipality Paid R11 Million To Repair Unbroken Water Pumps
UThukela District Municipality to Table Report on R49 Million Zakheni Water Pumps ‘Corruption’
The findings of the forensic investigation into allegations of corruption in the procurement of the Zakheni Water Station pumps in July 2023 will be tabled by the UThukela District Municipality on Thursday. The pipes were removed and replaced even though they were not damaged, sparking allegations of corruption and self enrichment against some officials. Officials… Continue reading UThukela District Municipality to Table Report on R49 Million Zakheni Water Pumps ‘Corruption’
Forensic Investigation into Zakheni Water Pumps Procurement Process Concluded, KZN CoGTA Wants Uthukela District Municipality to Act
The forensic investigation commissioned by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) into allegations of brazen looting and corruption during the replacement of water pumps at Zakheni water station in Ladysmith has been concluded. As a result, CoGTA MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi has instructed the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) led Uthukela District… Continue reading Forensic Investigation into Zakheni Water Pumps Procurement Process Concluded, KZN CoGTA Wants Uthukela District Municipality to Act
Umngeni-Uthukela Claims King Cetshwayo District Municipality Owes it R1.1 Billion for Bulk Water
The Umngeni-Uthukela Water (UUW) Board, the bulk supplier of water in most parts of KwaZulu-Natal, claims that the King Cetshwayo District Municipality owes R1.1 Billion in unpaid water fees. The water board claims that the last time the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) led district municipality made a payment was in January 2023. The King Cetshwayo… Continue reading Umngeni-Uthukela Claims King Cetshwayo District Municipality Owes it R1.1 Billion for Bulk Water
KwaZulu-Natal Councillor who Worked with Slain Anti-Corruption Crusader in Critical Condition after Being Shot
One of the councillors who shot to prominence by speaking out against corruption in the ANC-run Mandeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot. According to an internal Mandeni SAPS incident report note, Siphephelo Mathonsi was fired at in the early hours of Sunday, March 9, by unknown… Continue reading KwaZulu-Natal Councillor who Worked with Slain Anti-Corruption Crusader in Critical Condition after Being Shot