IFP Snatches KwaZulu-Natal Wards From ANC, Mzansi Praises Party: “We Are Heading in the Right Direction”

• The Inkatha Freedom Party managed to scoop several wards from under the African National Congress
• The IFP is making serious headway in KwaZulu-Natal, and an election monitoring expert agrees
• Social media users are delighted by the news, with some calling for the IFP to dethrone the ANC in the 2024 election

PIETERMARITZBURG - The by-elections held in Pietermaritzburg proved positive for the Inkatha Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal.

The political party managed to take several wards away from the ANC. In the Msunduzi ward and two in Sweetwaters, the party emerged victorious.

According to TimesLIVE, the party took a 58% majority in Sweetwaters while the ANC scored 39%. The ANC had held the Msunduzi ward since 2021.

The IFP’s national spokesperson, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, believes the party’s hard work is paying off positively. He said the people have trust in the party.

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Expert says IFP is making inroads in ANC wards

Meanwhile, elections monitoring expert Wayne Sussman told News24 the IFP is growing in areas previously dominated by the ANC.

He said IFP recently won a ward in Umgungundlovu District Municipality, traditionally dominated by the ANC. Sussman believes the IFP is on the rise in all parts of KwaZulu-Natal and not just in northern areas.

Mzansi applauds IFP for win

@BunnyBSA said:

“We are heading in the right direction.”

@Linda80221590 commented:

“Congratulations to the ANC. It saves them the embarrassment of non-delivery of service.”

@Allen63788505 posted:

“Good for IFP.”

@WalterMfana

“Good news indeed, IFP must snatch the KZN province next year.”

@Derech9031685 added:

“Well done!”

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Briefly News also reported that the IFP shut down the possibility of forming a coalition government with the ANC and EFF.

During a media briefing on Monday, 30 January, the IFP slammed the ANC for the country’s failures and accused the EFF of flip-flopping. The remarks were made after the Red Berets recently cut ties with the IFP.

Since the political parties cut ties, the IFP requires support from other parties in eight municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal.

Source: Briefly News