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Embattled KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Social Development Mbali Shinga has been thrown a lifeline after the National Freedom Party made a dramatic U-turn on her expulsion from the party. Photo: Facebook
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

Mbali Shinga thrown lifeline after NFP reverses expulsion decision

The National Freedom Party has granted KwaZulu-Natal MEC Mbali Shinga an opportunity to appeal her expulsion, a move that could stabilise the fragile provincial coalition…

  • Sandile Motha
2 min read
Mbali Shinga, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for social development. Photo: KwaZulu-Natal Province
COALITION POLITICS

Mbali Shinga vows to stay on as KZN MEC despite National Freedom Party disciplinary process

The NFP’s disciplinary action against Shinga could have major implications for the balance of power in the provincial government

  • Sandile Motha
3 min read
Old guard: Some IFP members are pushing for Velenkosini Hlabisa to stay on as president while his detractors are calling for a change before the crucial party conference. Photo: IFP
BONGINKOSI DHLAMINI

‘Hlabisa stays. Buthelezi chose him’

Gauteng chair Bonginkosi Dhlamini says that challenging the founder’s choice for president would erode his legacy, sparking debate in the IFP

  • Sandile Motha
4 min read
KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli. Photo: Mbuso Kunene
2024 GENERAL ELECTIONS

Motion against KZN premier Thami Ntuli fails in vote marred by violence

A scuffle broke out when MK party members rejected the results, prompting the proceedings to be adjourned

  • Sandile Motha
3 min read
KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli. Photo: Mbuso Kunene
2024 GENERAL ELECTIONS

KwaZulu-Natal coalition in jeopardy as MK party motion tests relations between ANC and IFP

Jacob Zuma’s party has submitted a motion of no confidence against premier Thamsanqa Ntuli of the Inkatha Freedom Party

  • Sandile Motha
2 min read