IFP secures outright majority in KZN’s Nongoma Local Municipality

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has secured an outright majority in the Nongoma Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.

The party won two wards from the National Freedom Party (NFP) during by-elections on Wednesday.

This brings the total number of its seats to 23 out of the 45 in the council, meaning the IFP can now have full control of the municipality.

“The Inkatha Freedom Party has emerged victorious in three of the five wards contested in the by-elections held on 18 March 2026, delivering a strong showing that underscores the party’s growing electoral momentum and continued voter confidence. 

“Among these victories, the IFP decisively reclaimed Ward 7 and Ward 20 in Nongoma Local Municipality from the National Freedom Party,” said IFP national spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa.