IFP puts to rest claims of leadership dispute

The party's been explaining why it has postponed its elective conference for the second time in just under a year, saying it had to do so.  

The IFP's Alfred Mncwango says the postponement of the general meeting is because of logistical issues at a branch level. He has dismissed allegations that factions are to blame.  

He also says it is not true that party leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi single-handedly chose his successor. 

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Mncwango says the decision to have Velenkosini Hlabisa take over from Buthelezi was a unanimous one.

"It is not true that Prince Buthelezi had ever appointed a candidate. The presidential candidate was first nominated by the national executive of the party and was endorsed by the extended national council. So, it was done unanimously" he said.