The IFP supports the expropriation of land but said it should be done with compensation as it felt that the opposite would hurt the country’s economy.
Velenkosini Hlabisa said Mdlalose was a humble servant who sacrificed personal career growth when he entered politics in 1975 during the formation of the IFP.
Mdlalose died from COVID-19-related complications in hospital on Saturday at the age of 89.
The Ingonyama Trust controls about 3 million hectares of land in KwaZulu-Natal and the late monarch was its sole trustee.
The public broadcaster wants to retrenchment about 400 staffers, but it temporarily suspended the move last week after widespread backlash.
The IFP has now approached the Pietermaritzburg High Court in a bid to overturn Zandile Gumede’s appointment as a member of the KZN legislature.
This case is expected to be heard on 14 January 2021.
EWN had a virtual chat with Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi ahead of his 92nd birthday. Buthelezi said that he remained hopeful despite how the country had been mismanaged.
Eyewitness News had a virtual chat with Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi ahead of his 92nd birthday. Buthelezi said his dying wish was for the African National Congress and the Inkatha Freedom Party to mend relations.
According to a statement from his family, the 91-year-old veteran politician is currently self-isolating at home and remains asymptomatic.
The prince died on Wednesday after a short illness.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala revealed this week that the provincial Department of Social Development had spent R22 million procuring blankets, but there were questions because a needs analysis was not conducted.
The Gauteng provincial legislature member was stabbed to death, allegedly by an intruder at his home in Tshwane on Wednesday.
IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa told EWN he believed that the further relaxation of lockdown regulations announced on Wednesday night by President Cyril Ramaphosa could result in an accelerated spread of the virus.
Khayelihle Sithole (30) from Msinga was shot and killed by unknown assailants on Thursday moments after a mayoral event was held in his ward.
IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa believed if the ANC made certain public concessions - the IFP's public image will be cleansed.
Hlabisa assured party members that he would champion the fight against violence against women and children and grow party structures.
The resolution was taken, among others, at Ulundi on Sunday as the party concluded its national elective conference.
