IFP remains confident ahead of election day

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) maintains confidence heading into Wednesday's local government elections in South Africa. The party aims to retain control of municipalities it governs in KwaZulu-Natal and expand its influence across other provinces. Thousands of IFP supporters are expected to attend the party's final rally, Siyanqoba, at the Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Stadium in Ulundi, where party President Velenkosini Hlabisa will deliver his concluding campaign message.

Gauteng Provincial Chairperson Bonginkosi Dhlamini emphasized the party's priorities for the elections, which include addressing water shortages, infrastructure maintenance, and security. Dhlamini accused certain syndicates of deliberately sabotaging essential services to profit from government tenders. He stressed the importance of maintaining and upgrading aging infrastructure, as neglect has negatively impacted the lives of the people.

Dhlamini also highlighted the need to restore order and security in the country, noting that some individuals are intentionally damaging infrastructure to obtain government contracts for water-related projects.

Mntomuhle Khawula, a member of the IFP National Executive Committee, expressed optimism about the party's campaign. He stated that the IFP is moving towards retaining all municipalities it currently controls and is on track to gain control of additional municipalities. Khawula credited the party's strong campaign performance in KwaZulu-Natal, where it faced no significant opposition.

The party's president has recently provided the IFP with final guidance for the last leg of the election race, and the IFP remains confident in their ability to achieve their goals on Wednesday.