Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Inkatha Freedom Party- IFP It's easy to forget what a behemoth the IFP used to be on the local political scene. As of the 2014 elections it was still the fourth-largest party nationally, but reduced to less than half a million votes. Leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi, age 90, is set to step down after the … [Read more...] about Inkatha Freedom Party – 2019
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Calls to suspend Eastern Cape Treasury Head
The IFP has made calls for the urgent suspension of the newly elected head of the Eastern Cape Treasury, Marion Mbina-Mthembu. She is implicated in the Nelson Mandela funeral scandal and has not undergone a security screening since 2011 after being the head of department. "The MEC of Treasury, Mr. Sakhumzi Somyo, has to explain how he came to appoint a person who has admitted to not following proper procurement processes when authorising the release of money intended to help with Nelson … [Read more...] about Calls to suspend Eastern Cape Treasury Head
Initiation Schools must be verified
The IFP has re-iterated its call that all initiation schools should be verified and licensed to safely carry out both circumcision and initiation, as summer circumcision season starts next week in the Eastern Cape. IFP spokesperson on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Peter Smith (MP) said "Thousands of boys are expected to undergo this ritual to become men next week. It is imperative for the departments of health, cooperative governance and the house of Traditional leaders … [Read more...] about Initiation Schools must be verified
University access for three blind students
At the end of October 2013, during members' statements in the National Assembly, the IFP raised the matter of three students who had been denied entry to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) because they are blind. The long-held dreams of Avukile Jeke (21), Lubabalo Sapepa (21) and Yanelisa Ginida (19) were shattered. At the time, I took up their plight in Parliament and called on the SA Human Rights Commission to investigate and for the Minister of Women, Children and People … [Read more...] about University access for three blind students
Xenophobic attacks in Port Elizabeth condemned
The IFP has condemned the xenophobic attacks that are currently occuring in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. IFP spokesperson on Police, Mr Velaphi Ndlovu, MP said, "We urge the residents of affected areas in Port Elizabeth not to take the law into their own hands. They should allow the police and the National Prosecuting Authority to deal with this matter. The police are performing their tasks admirably and have already arrested a Somali national accused of killing a 22 year-old man; now residents … [Read more...] about Xenophobic attacks in Port Elizabeth condemned
Nelson Mandela Bay fails to roll-out Integrated Public Transport System
The IFP has slammed the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro for its failure to roll-out an Integrated Public Transport System. IFP Spokesperson on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Peter Smith, MP, said, "The abject failure by the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro to roll-out this project for the second time, has resulted in National Treasury withdrawing its budget allocation as the Metro has failed to utilise same. This is primarily due to the failure by the Metro to appoint a Chief Financial … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay fails to roll-out Integrated Public Transport System
Budget Speech: Beautifully Put But Just More of the Same
Reacting to Wednesday's Budget Speech, the IFP's spokesperson on finance, Dr Mario GR Oriani-Ambrosini MP, had the following to say: There is national consensus on the country's priorities and we welcome that this year's budget spends more money in achieving them. In this sense it is an improvement on last year's. However, the budget does not break away from a fiscal paradigm which cannot work in the long run. South Africa is a welfare state which dreams of becoming a developmental state. … [Read more...] about Budget Speech: Beautifully Put But Just More of the Same
