On Monday, the IFP announced that it was rallying behind longstanding member and parliamentarian, Mkhuleko Hlengwa. He is the party’s current national spokesperson and Deputy Minister of Transport.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Community Development, and he completed a postgraduate certificate in governance and leadership at Wits University.

“I am honoured to accept my nomination as the IFP mayoral candidate for eThekwini. I accept this responsibility with humility and a firm commitment to serve our people with integrity, restore service delivery and rebuild trust in our city,” said the former IFP Youth Brigade president.

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Other eThekwini mayoral candidates include Haniff Hoosen (DA), Zwakele Mncwango (ActionSA), and Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi (EFF). The ANC’s eagerly awaited candidate reveal has taken a different route.

The party unveiled five names for the running, namely current mayor Cyril Xaba, former KZN Premier Nomusa Dube, current speaker of eThekwini council Thabani Nyawose, MP Mina Soma-Lesoma, and MLP Maggie Govender.

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