IFP Leader Velenkosini Hlabisa Highlights Political Intolerance in KwaZulu-Natal After ANC Mic Grab

• The mic-snatching incident at the King Dinuzulu commemoration event brought political tension to the forefront in KwaZulu-Natal
• The altercation involved ANC's KwaZulu-Natal chair, Siboniso Duma, and Zulu traditional prime minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi
• The public display of discord at such a significant event raised questions about the state of political stability and cooperation in the province

Trisha Pillay is a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Johannesburg. With degrees in Journalism and International Politics, she delved into the intricacies of political landscapes, as well as elections at the Citizen Newspaper, African News Network and Newzroom Afrika.

Political tension is starkly evident in KwaZulu-Natal after the ANC's Siboniso Duma grabbed the microphone from Zulu traditional prime minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi.

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The incident happened at a commemoration event for King Dinuzulu KaCetshwayo. Duma accused Buthelezi of politicising the event, leading to a heated exchange between the two leaders.

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According to Newzroom Afrika, IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa weighed in, expressing concern about the escalating tension between the IFP and ANC.

Hlabisa said that this shows the level of intolerance between the IFP and ANC. The party's leader emphasised the need for mutual respect and tolerance between political parties, urging leaders to prioritise unity and cooperation.

Watch the incident here:

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People across the country criticised the ANC's actions, although some supported the move.

Here are some of the reactions:

@AHT_YssY shared:

"Duma is stupid, and for this reason, the ANC must be rejected in KZN. The IFP leader in this interview tried to be as civil as possible, but what that Duma guy did was an amateur move."

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@zmobilefashion said:

"So basically, the ANC in KZN disguised this function as a government, but it was only to campaign for the ANC."

@Thabo Morwatshehla commented:

"Duma disrespected the Royal royal house bigtime. The King must do something about this incident."

@Mbuso maxhakane shared:

"Sboniso Duma has been doing this for a long time to Nomusa Dube Mncube."

@iSilo uKwazikwakhe expressed:

"Now it’s clear that the government is bigger than the King. Politicians think they are better than the Zulu King."

@Mlungisi Dube shared:

"That guy is very disrespectful. He doesn't respect the elders."

@CRangataJ said:

"The IFP leader is politically mature. I like him."

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Source: Briefly News