IFP expels five top Mthonjaneni officials
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has expelled five of its councillors, including Melmoth Mayor Sibonginkosi Biyela.
The KwaZulu-Natal councillors - including Eric Masikane, Tholinhlanhla Ngema, Zipho Ndlovu and Nhlonipho Buthelezi - from Mthonjaneni Local Municipality were found guilty of conduct that was inconsistent with the IFP's constitution.
They'd also defied the party.
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The IFP's Mkhuleko Hlengwa says the decision's effective immediately.
"The IFP will be making announcements with regards to the filling of the mayoral vacancy in due course. We have taken this decision for the collective interest of stability, service delivery and progress for the people of Mthonjaneni."
"The IFP will make announcements with regards to the filling of the mayoral vacancy in due course."
