IFP fills 56 000-capacity Moses Mabhida Stadium
Africa Melane is joined by political analyst Mbasa Mvenene to unpack the IFP's 2024 election manifesto.
IFP supporters during the party's election manifesto launch in Durban on 10 March 2024. Picture: Facebook/ Inkatha Freedom Party - IFP
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) launched its election manifesto for the 2024 polls this past weekend.
The IFP unveiled its 13-point plan at Durban’s 56 000-capacity Moses Mabhida Stadium.
One of the party’s main aims for this 29 May election is to take over the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) government from the African National Congress (ANC).
Political analyst Mbasa Mvenene says it was impressive for the IFP to host its manifesto at such a large venue.
"... and to actually fill up the stadium."
- Mbasa Mvenene, Political analyst
Party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa said the IFP hoped the legacy of its late founding president, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, would attract more votes for the party ahead of the 2024 polls.
Buthelezi died six months ago after a month in hospital.
The IFP's manifesto details the party's plan to end load-shedding as a way to rebuild the economy.
It also focuses on job creation, outlining a plan to ensure that at least 80% of company employees are South African.
"It spoke about illegal foreigners and employment quotas for South Africans."
- Mbasa Mvenene, Political analyst
"The IFP has long been viewed as a regional party, a party is dominant and based in KZN."
- Mbasa Mvenene, Political analyst
The IFP is part of the Multi-Party Charter For South Africa, consisting of parties such as the DA, FF Plus, ACDP, ActionSA, and others.
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