Council meeting closed after walkout

2013-06-04 21:29

Claims by the KwaZulu-Natal government that a controversial forensic audit was not being kept secret, have failed to stop a walkout from an eThekwini municipal council meeting.

NFP seeks 1.8 million votes next year

2013-06-02 15:49

The NFP's leader says the party's aim is to secure at least 1.8 million votes in next year's general election.

Parties welcome new pope

2013-03-14 13:23

The appointment of Pope Francis of Argentina has been welcomed by political parties.

ANC want councillors' ousting probed

2013-02-19 22:12

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has called for an investigation after two of its councillors were unseated by opposition parties in the Imbabazane municipality in June last year.

IFP: Traditional leadership under threat

2013-02-10 20:34

Traditional leadership is under threat in the ANC-led government, Inkatha Freedom Party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi says.

By-elections for KZN, Western Cape

2013-01-29 16:24

The Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal will hold three by-elections, the IEC says.

KZN councillor granted bail

2012-12-19 22:18

Murder accused National Freedom Party councillor Mzonjani Zulu has been granted R5 000 bail by the Durban Regional Court.

Councillor due in court for shooting

2012-12-18 11:25

A National Freedom Party councillor who allegedly shot and killed an IFP supporter outside a KwaZulu-Natal court, is due to appear in the same court.

By-elections going smoothly, says IEC

2012-12-05 16:03

By-elections in five provinces were going smoothly, the Independent Electoral Commission says.

KwaMashu by-election to go ahead

2012-12-03 18:01

The by-election in Durban's troubled Ward 39 will go ahead despite recent incidents of violence in KwaMashu, the provincial electoral officer says.

KwaMashu calm, 8 arrested for violence

2012-11-26 11:39

Eight people have been arrested after shots were fired, people were stoned, and a reporter's car torched at KwaMashu Hostel over the weekend, KwaZulu-Natal police say.

IFP murder accused: I was at work

2012-11-23 17:22

One of the men accused of shooting dead an IFP supporter has told the Durban Regional Court he was at work on the day of the crime.

IFP rejects NFP stability claims

2012-10-23 13:10

The IFP has rejected claims that it does not want to work with the NFP to bring stability to the men's hostel in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, the party says.

Buthelezi hits out at NFP leadership

2012-10-17 20:02

The murder of an IFP member outside the Ntuzuma Magistrate's Court contradicted a NFP declaration that it deplored violence, the Inkatha Freedom Party says.

IFP: Difficult to trust cops after shooting

2012-10-16 20:21

It is difficult to trust police deployed in KwaMashu after the killing of an Inkatha Freedom Party member outside court, the party says.

IFP man shot in full view of police, media

2012-10-15 15:18
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An Inkatha Freedom Party member has been shot outside a KwaZulu-Natal court, in full view of police and television cameras.

Third man held for killing of ANC leaders

2012-10-08 21:42

Police say a third man has been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of two ANC branch leaders in September.

NFP member killed in Durban

2012-09-28 21:06

A National Freedom Party member has been killed in a KwaMashu hostel, north of Durban, the party says.

KZN voters removed from roll

2012-09-20 19:10

A case of fraud has been opened after the IEC found 382 people had "not registered correctly" and were removed from the voters' roll before the by-election in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal.

Brothers accused of NFP murder in court

2012-09-14 13:03

Two brothers accused of gunning down an NFP member have appeared in the Umlazi Magistrate's Court.

NFP murder case postponed

2012-08-31 17:30

The trial of two brothers accused of killing an NFP member was postponed in the Umlazi Magistrate's Court because their legal team had not received all the required documents from the prosecution.

KZN two appear over NFP killing

2012-08-20 17:54

Two brothers accused of killing a National Freedom Party member have appeared in the Umlazi Magistrate's Court.

Fraud: Former NFP head held again

2012-08-10 10:37

Expelled former head of the National Freedom Party, Mulalo Peggy Mokoena has been arrested by the Hawks at her luxury home, according to a report.

Political murders 'about the money'

2012-07-29 14:34

There has been escalation of political murders in SA - and it's all about the money says the Institute of Race Relations.

Another NFP member murdered

2012-07-23 13:24

Another NFP member has been killed in Umlazi's T-section, bringing to 22 the number of members killed since the formation of the party.

 

KZN parties stage walkout over report

2013-06-04 14:28

Opposition parties have walked out of a full council meeting of the eThekwini Municipality following a provincial government decision to withhold a controversial forensic audit report.

By-elections underway in 4 provinces

2013-05-22 16:40

Municipal ward by-elections were underway in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, the Northern Cape, and the Western Cape, the Independent Electoral Commission says.

Quality of education poor: NFP

2013-02-24 18:49

The quality of education in the country is poor, NFP president Zanele Magwaza-Msibi says.

NFP celebrates second anniversary

2013-02-18 16:16

The National Freedom Party will celebrate its second anniversary in KwaMashu, north of Durban, secretary general Nlanhla Khubisa says.

ANC slipping in by-elections - survey

2013-02-05 15:52
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ANC losses to independent or opposition parties in by-elections is a sign of people using democracy to bring about change, the SA Institute of Race Relations says.

DA, NFP concerned about matric pass quality

2013-01-03 07:47
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While the improved pass rate was good news, there are reasons to worry about the quality of the passes, opposition political parties say.

NFP councillor claims self defence

2012-12-19 14:41

National Freedom Party councillor Mzonjani Zulu has testified that he was defending himself when he shot dead an IFP supporter outside a court.

Nkandla a 'test of Zuma's leadership'

2012-12-08 14:57
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The IFP's by election victory in President Jacob Zuma's hometown of Nkandla is a significant milestone for the party, IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi says.

KwaMashu peaceful as by-election starts

2012-12-05 11:08

KwaZulu-Natal police say no incidents of politically-motivated violence have been reported as by-elections are held in KwaMashu, Durban.

KZN court hears of IFP attack

2012-11-30 21:08

A NFP leader's son complained to police of an attack by IFP supporters almost two hours before the incident took place, the court has heard.

Durban violence: Journo's car set alight

2012-11-25 17:43

A journalist's car has been set alight and two journalists have had to flee for their lives as political violence in KwaMashu, Durban, escalated.

NFP leader: We don't want violence

2012-11-03 19:00

The continuation of the killings between IFP and NFP members will lead to the resurgence of the KwaZulu-Natal violence of the 80s and 90s, NFP leader Zanele Magwaza-Msibi says.

KZN two appear over NFP killing

2012-10-18 16:33

Two brothers accused of shooting dead a National Freedom Party member have appeared in court, with supporters of both the NFP and IFP packing the court to capacity.

Heavy police presence at Durban court

2012-10-17 12:31

There has been a heavy police presence at the Durban Regional Court ahead of two politically charged cases that have resulted in the deaths of two IFP members.

Respect for life has been lost - Meshoe

2012-10-16 16:45

Shooting at a person in full view of police and television cameras is an indication that respect for life and fear of the police has been lost, the African Christian Democratic Party says.

Security at KZN hostel beefed up

2012-10-09 08:47

Members of the national tactical response team and the public order policing unit have been sent to beef up operations at the kwaMashu men’s hostel, which has become a political killing field.

Parties condemn councillor's killing

2012-10-08 12:15

Political parties have condemned the kidnapping and killing of an IFP councillor in KwaMashu at the weekend.

SA remains 'world rape capital'

2012-09-21 20:02

Sexual offence statistics in South Africa are still too high, the National Freedom Party says, adding that the country "remains the rape capital of the world".

Mayors: We want our blue lights!

2012-09-16 21:15
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The Zululand District Municipality says it is prepared to go to the country’s highest court to force the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government to allow mayors their blue-light convoys – or to stop everyone in the province from using them.

ANC mayor 'removed' by KwaZulu-Natal parties

2012-09-12 11:30

KwaZulu-Natal opposition parties in the uMtshezi municipality claim they have removed the ANC mayor after a vote of no confidence.

2 accused of NFP murder back in court

2012-08-21 12:41

Two brothers accused of killing a National Freedom Party member have appeared in the Umlazi Magistrate's Court, with IFP and NFP supporters filling the court to capacity.

Top talks over KZN killings

2012-08-12 22:48

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa is set to meet with leaders of at least three political parties in KwaZulu-Natal over recent killings of some of their members.

Political killings: MEC urges tolerance

2012-08-02 18:34

Political parties in KwaZulu-Natal must exercise tolerance to stop the spate of political killings, Community Safety MEC Willies Mchunu says.

Man hands self in for NFP murders

2012-07-24 08:47

A man has handed himself to KwaZulu-Natal police for the murders of two National Freedom Party councillors earlier this year.

ANC wants team to probe political murders

2012-07-22 22:38

The ANC and its allies have called for the establishment of a special police task team to investigate politically motivated killings.

 
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