IFP unveils Mkhuleko Hlengwa as eThekwini mayoral candidate

Polity Audio Articles · Aug 31, 2026 · 3m

IFP unveils Mkhuleko Hlengwa as eThekwini mayoral candidate The IFP has officially declared its readiness for the upcoming 2026 local government elections, announcing Mkhuleko Hlengwa as its mayoral candidate for the eThekwini metropolitan municipality. Speaking at a media briefing, IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa revealed that the party will deploy a "two-horns" campaign strategy in the strategic metro. Hlengwa will lead the charge alongside Sizwe Skhakhane, who has been announced as the party's eThekwini deputy mayoral candidate. The IFP leadership expressed ultimate confidence in…