THE IFP has condemned the behaviour of ANC KZN chairman, Siboniso Duma.
This after Duma snatched the mic from Zulu Monarchy Traditional Prime Minister, Thulasizwe Buthelezi.
He accused Buthelezi of hijacking a government programme held to commemorate the death of former Zulu King, Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo. The commemoration was held at KwaCeza in Nongoma on Saturday, 16 March.
IFP spokesman, Mkhuleko Hlengwa said Duma “desecrated” on the Zulu monarchy which shows his disrespect for King MisuZulu.
“Siboniso Duma’s behaviour yesterday was an assault on the Zulu Monarch, the entire Zulu Nation and our democracy,” said Hlengwa.
He said Duma was single-handedly responsible for fomenting violence. “He is on a disastrous path of self-aggrandisement at the collective expense of democracy, peace and stability,” said Hlengwa.
Several ANC members were allegedly attacked at KwaCeza by IFP members after the event. The ANC condemned the IFP for the attack and called for calm in the province.
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ANC spokeswoman, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri asked the police to investigate the attack and ensure the swift arrest of the perpetrators.
Hlengwa: “They say a leopard never changes its spots. This rings absolutely true for a dying, desperate ruling party. For the ANC these days, it never rains, it pours. In every poll they are down, trailing behind everyone else.
“The success of the IFP’s manifesto launch last week is clearly giving them chest pains. Soon after the launch, they suffered a terrible defeat when the IFP took three wards from the ANC in Newcastle on Wednesday.”
He said Duma aka “The Premier’s Nanny-In-Chief” did not only disrespect the king but also undermined President Cyril Ramaphosa with his behaviour.
“The man is unhinged and a bully of epic proportions. Drunk on his ego, he is clearly hellbent on an elusive dream to become premier.
"The growth and strides of the IFP have complicated this maniacs and his misplaced ambitions. The writing is on the wall: Mene, Mene, Tekel uPharsin!” said Hlengwa.
He said the IFP was shocked, but not surprised, that the ANCWL and the ANC have used violent slurs to label the IFP.
“Calling our members bloodletting warlords and hoodlums, amongst many other insults hurled at us in two statements issued today is not only unwarranted but it defies logic and common sense,” said Hlengwa.
He said the ruling party alleged, without offering any evidence, that IFP supporters are responsible.
“Therefore, labelling our members by such derogatory terms or accusing them of acts of violence without any proof is clear provocation aimed at destabilising the province of KwaZulu-Natal, ahead of the crucial 29 May elections,” he said.
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