Ifp Aims To Grow Stronger In National Politics, Speaks Against Factions

IFP president Velenkosi Hlabisa says the party wishes to grow stronger beyond its traditional stronghold of KwaZulu-Natal.

'We want the IFP to make a national footprint, not to be classified as a KZN regional party,' he said at the party's 50th birthday celebrations at Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi stadium in Ulundi on Sunday.

He lauded the late party leader for his contribution to the organisation and the nation.

'The journey of the IFP over the past 50 years has been remarkable. A journey of good times, difficult times and now good times again. Ours has been a story of resilience, service and integrity.'

Hlabisa said from the beginning, the IFP embraced a democratic South Africa built not on revenge but on reconciliation.