We will not enter into a coalition with the ANC in KZN: IFP President Hlabisa

Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) President Velenkosini Hlabisa says the IFP will not form coalitions with the African National Congress (ANC).

Coalition talks are underway for the 21 hung councils in the province.

The IFP has also established a team that will work on establishing the party’s role in the hung municipalities where it has the highest number of votes.

The party retained 13 municipalities largely in the northern parts of the province.

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Hlabisa says the party will not consider coalitions with parties that practice racism or corruption.

“Where we will govern as a leading party in KZN we will not enter into a coalition with the ANC. This is for simple reasons, the ANC has not been honest with us in the past. They have let down the people of the country and the voters clearly expressed themselves when it comes to the ANC,” says Hlabisa.

Hlabisa says they will not be afraid to recall underperforming representatives.

“We have no intention of coming to the voters in 2024 to apologize for our poor performance And ask for another chance, we are not prepared to do that. Complacency and mediocre services will not be tolerated good and competent governance is what people need we will give the electorate every reason to believe in the IFPS solid record of integrity and good governance,” says Hlabisa.

Meanwhile, Hlabisa has thanked the party’s founder and President Emeritus Mangosuthu Buthelezi for laying a strong foundation for the party.

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