Zanele attracts a large crowd
Limpopo businesswoman Mulalo Makhathini, donated R1 million and a new Nissan Patrol vehicle also valued at more than R1 million
THE fledging National Freedom Party (NFP), led by former IFP chairperson Zanele Magwaza-Msibi, launched its local government manifesto at Durban's Curries Fountain Stadium on Saturday.
The party has been in existence for a month. NFP supporters painted the vicinity of Durban University of Technology with orange T-shirts.
The NFP rally overshadowed an IFP event held at KwaMashu hostel. The IFP rally was addressed by its KwaZulu-Natal chairperson Mntomuhle Khawula.
Supporters braved the scorching sun to hear Magwaza-Msibi unveil the NFP's policy document. The huge crowd also heard her discuss the party's plans for the coming local government election.
Magwaza-Msibi paraded Limpopo businesswoman Mulalo Makhathini, who donated R1 million and a new Nissan Patrol valued at more than R1million before she addressed thousands of party supporters.
She described the launch of the new party as the "crack of a new dawn" in the political landscape.
"Today the sun of hope has risen on the night of despair. It is a sun rising on the people of South Africa. This really marks the end of an era and heralds the start of another," Magwaza-Msibi said.
She appealed to her supporters to be prepared to make huge sacrifices to give the NFP a chance to survive and thrive.
"We remain unwavering in our belief that our party's potential and ability cannot be judged by the failure of Nadeco and Cope, but we are not naïve to the fact that the NFP will only succeed because of the tireless commitment and dedication of its members," Magwaza-Msibi said.
She said the NFP's only aim was to bring changes in people's lives with proper service delivery, especially in rural areas.
Former Umtshezi mayor Maliyakhe Shelembe assured supporters that the NFP was a home for everyone.
Insane
This marks the end of the Inkatha Freedom Party....and the start of National Freedom party...Zanele is out to get IFP....Report Abuse
masauso2424
I support this lady, she is strong and focused. Men in Inkatha could not bold themselves to do what she did.Well done Mama. We have so many cowards in men in South Africa. I salute women of Mzansi.
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sakhomba
mara Madala yena a bona fela gore aye ko Hostel, of all places. Prince Buthelezi, it's about time udedela abanye, wouldn't you say?Report Abuse
vicky
I strongly support this woman. I pray to the Lord God -All-Mighty for the success of this party. Is time for the woman to take over. Mama Zanele i wish you good luck and success. fear god and nothing is impossible.Report Abuse
Opehst
A Limpopo business woman has no interest in the lives of poor people she left back home. Its politics - dirty as we know the game. Now we know what makes her tick!!What's in the party for her?Report Abuse
MaEu
All i can say to Zanele is that Politics is a game that cannot be worn cos of your academic records or your status in the community. It does not mean all those people who were wearing orange T-Shirt are going to vote for NFP......Report Abuse
vicky
@Openhst a Limpopo woman knows what she is doing. The poor we will always have. But watch the space. Women knows how to feed the nation. Women brought the nation to this world, so why do you think they woun't be able to feed them.Yes they do need men as back up, but they failed the nation.Report Abuse
mporoza
This Mulalo Makhathini is behaving like the Indians, she knows how SA politicians are stupid. In no time we will start hearing about Makathini wining tenders under quetionable circumstances in NFP ran municipalities.Report Abuse