Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to revitalizing South Africa’s struggling economy through its role in the government of national unity.

Speaking at the IFP’s 50th anniversary celebration in KwaMzimela, KwaZulu-Natal, where the party was founded by the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi in 1975, Hlabisa emphasized the party’s dedication to prioritizing citizens’ needs. 

🐘🐘🐘🟥⬜️🟩🟨⬛️⬜️🟥 50 years strong—it’s a celebration! 🎉✨ Honoring IFP’s legacy and embracing the journey ahead. Here’s to 50 more! pic.twitter.com/Nl73uFBOH7

— Hon.Smamane Mbatha (@Smamane1) March 21, 2025

“Our role, as we mark the new chapter of 50 years and above, we are going to focus in uplifting our economy that is not growing, to make (sure) the people of South Africa once again get an opportunity of a growing economy, that is going to create job opportunities and make life, (and) not a burden. The IFP is going to champion these issues as we are going to be working towards the national dialogue,” he said.