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Dr Richard Maponya: A hero, sweet grandfather and legend of black business
Tributes poured in for Dr Richard Maponya at his funeral which was held at the University of Johannesburg's campus in Soweto. President Cyril Ramaphosa, Mangosuthu Buthelezi and Felicia Mabuza-Suttle were some of the guests that were in attendance.
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Buthelezi honours Maimane’s commitment to liberty & democracy
At the same time, Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald believes the DA is going to see more high-profile departures and that it could possibly split.
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Former IFP leader Buthelezi to lead reconciliation project with ANC
IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa believed if the ANC made certain public concessions - the IFP's public image will be cleansed.
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Fresh protests erupt in Johannesburg CBD
The demonstrations started after Inkatha Freedom Party founder Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi was shunned at a meeting aimed at quelling tensions in Jules Street.
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Buthelezi shunned while trying to address Gauteng violence
Mangosuthu Buthelezi had to sit down for a moment as the multitudes walked away from the stage during his speech at Julies Park in Johannesburg.
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IFP resolves to appoint Buthelezi as president emeritus
The resolution was taken, among others, at Ulundi on Sunday as the party concluded its national elective conference.
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Buthelezi: I know my time is limited because of my age
Former IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi told delegates at the IFP conference on Sunday that his successor Velenkosini Hlabisa has lifted the weight of his shoulders. Buthelezi stepped down from his position of IFP president after 44 years.
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Hlabisa: I was not handpicked by Buthelezi to lead IFP
Hlabisa said he was nominated at the party's national executive committee (NEC) meeting by another member and the nomination was supported by the rest of NEC.
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Five things you need to need to know about new IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa
Hlabisa joined the IFP in 1978 and has served the party in various structures including serving as a public representative.
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Explainer: How the IFP selects its new leadership
The Inkatha Freedom Party's (IFP) general conference got under way on 24 August 2019. Delegates will vote for a new president and other senior leaders. Here's what we learnt about the election process.
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Meet the IFP's new president Velenkosini Hlabisa
Velenkosini Hlabisa was elected as the new president of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP).
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Buthelezi's last keynote address as IFP president: Here's what he said
IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi delivered his last keynote address as the leader of the IFP on 24 August 2019. Buthelezi once again told delegates that he was stepping down and wished his successor well.
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Buthelezi: ANC to blame for black-on-black violence during apartheid
Buthelezi said as a politician, he has been the subject of a propaganda campaign by the African National Congress (ANC) which sought to present him as a violent person.
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IN PICTURES: Entrepreneurs brave sweltering KZN heat at IFP conference
Entrepreneurs braved the sweltering heat of Ulundi in KwaZulu-Natal on 24 August 2019 during the party's elective conference. Delegates were spoilt for choice with a variety of food, drinks and party regalia on offer.
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WATCH LIVE: IFP succession elective conference: 24 August 2019
The IFP will hold its elective conference which will see a successor take over the reins from the only leader the party has ever had Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi on the weekend of 23-25 August.
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Who will succeed outgoing IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi?
IFP national spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa said the leader of the official opposition in the KZN legislature Velenkosini Hlabisa remained the most likely candidate to take over.
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Mangosuthu Buthelezi bows out: ‘In this conference, I will step down’
In his last opening address as the president of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi announced that he will step down from the position he has held for the past 44 years. The IFP is hosting their elective general conference from the 23 August 2019 until 25 August 2019.
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IFP says all systems go to look for Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s successor
Reports emerged this week that former IFP national chairperson Ziba Ziyane is looking to challenge Buthelezi's preferred candidate Velenkosini Hlabisa.
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[WATCH] Buthelezi: Why karma hit the NFP
Inkatha Freedom Party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi explains why the NFP lost support in KwaZulu-Natal.
