IFP readies leadership as KZN's main opposition
The IFP believes it's well-positioned to govern KwaZulu-Natal again following its performance in last week's elections.
"Despite the massive and well-funded campaigns raised by our opponents, in this key province, the IFP has overtaken the DA to become once again the official opposition in KZN."
"It was a clear win - placing the IFP in a position to challenge the ruling party in KwaZulu-Natal," IFP president, Mangosuthu Buthelezi said.
Buthelezi and other members of the party's NEC briefed the press earlier at the IFP head office in Durban.
The IFP received 13% of the vote in the provincial elections, securing 14 seats in the KZN legislature.
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The party improved on its performance in the national vote - getting four more seats in the National Assembly - up from 10.
Buthelezi says they've introduced a performance monitoring system to ensure the party’s leaders deliver.
"We will hold all our leaders accountable - to serve with integrity and excellence. Our work is now built on this electoral success as we prepare for 2021 local government elections and for the 2024 general election," he adds.
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