Zuko Komisa

IFP announces it will be part of the government of national unity (GNU) at the national level
Velenkosini Hlabisa, the party’s leader, made this revelation during a briefing on Wednesday at the Durban headquarters of the organization.
According to Hlabisa, this choice was made in light of the results of the provincial and national elections in 2024 as well as the interactions that have occurred after the results of the polls were declared on June 2.
“The national council of the IFP, having met to discuss the various scenarios presented to them, have decided at a national level in forming part of the government of national unity that includes the ANC and DA… The mandate we received from the electorate is for the IFP to contribute to the government of national unity…In reality, the only options is to become part of government or part of the opposition,” said Hlabisa.
He claimed that they positioned the IFP as a potential government and that its leadership needed to have a significant say in how the nation is run. He also confirmed that the door is not closed for a meeting with the Mkhonto We Sizwe Party.
Point of View spoke IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa about the party’s position following coalition talks.



