{
  "id": 12697939,
  "title": "IFP ready to work with parties that share similar views: Ntuli",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/ifp-ready-to-work-with-parties-that-share-similar-views-ntuli",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T19:08:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/ifp-ready-to-work-with-parties-that-share-similar-views-ntuli/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KwaZulu-Natal Chairperson and KZN Premier of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), Thami Ntuli, has stated that the party is open to collaboration with any political party that prioritizes the well-being of the people. Speaking to SABC News ahead of a gathering with residents of Denver Hostel in Johannesburg, Ntuli joined IFP Johannesburg Mayoral candidate Mlungisi Mabaso for the meeting.\n\nThe primary objective of the meeting was to discuss the ongoing concerns faced by the hostel community and present the IFP's vision for restoring dignity to such areas. Ntuli emphasized that the IFP is willing to cooperate with political parties that are in agreement with their shared objectives of putting the people's interests first.\n\nNtuli pointed out a distinction between the image displayed by the provincial government and that presented by certain municipalities. He expressed that the IFP is prepared to engage with political parties that share similar views and prioritize the welfare of the public. However, he also made it clear that the party will not consider collaborating with those who do not demonstrate a commitment to placing people at the forefront of their priorities.",
  "summary": "The IFP is gearing up for the Local Government Elections in November.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}