By Motshwari Mofokeng
The National Freedom Party (NFP) in KwaZulu-Natal is facing growing uncertainty, with concerns that members who have joined other political parties could take their hard-earned constituencies with them.
The concerns prompted an NFP media briefing after the party’s KwaZulu-Natal chairperson said she had received numerous calls from worried members wanting to know what was happening within the organisation and whether other leaders were involved in possible political developments outside the party.
She warned that the departure of senior leaders should not simply be dismissed as individuals leaving, particularly because some have served as councillors for many years and built strong support bases in their communities.
The chairperson said the NFP’s future depended on leaders regrouping, uniting and providing a clear direction for members.
“We cannot simply rely on the fact that we have survived previous difficult times,” she said, calling on leaders to actively rebuild and lead the party without intimidation or fear.
She also urged members to remain within the NFP and raise their concerns internally, saying she was unaware of any political party officially linked to the organisation.
However, she acknowledged growing dissatisfaction among members who claim they are being excluded from local government election preparations because they are perceived to be aligned with provincial chairperson Mbali Shinga.
Addressing questions about her own status, she rejected claims that she had been expelled, saying a court order had reinstated her. She pointed to a court matter involving Bams and the NFP scheduled for 9 September, saying the conflicting messages had left members confused.
She said she remained committed to resolving the party’s challenges amicably while supporting members who seek to challenge leadership through internal or legal processes.
email: motshwari@onenews.co.za
