Mzansi reacts to IFP election poster withdrawal, plus two other political parties’ signs that caused a stir

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Some accused the IFP of trying to 'score political points' by aligning itself with the royal family.

ReporterThe IFP says the picture of Zulu Prince Misuzulu was used erroneously on its election poster.The IFP received some flak on social media this week for featuring an image of Zulu Prince MisuzuluThe poster was circulated on social media platforms, raising questions about the royal's political alliance.

The party said it partners with traditional leaders and advocates for their resourcing, as this enables them to serve their communities. “We partner with traditional leaders by recognising just how vital traditional leaders are and how important it is to support and resource , so that they can execute their functions of ensuring that communities’ needs are met and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect,” read the poster., saying the picture was used erroneously. The IFP apologised to the royal family and traditional prime minister Mangosuthu Buthelezi.

On social media, some accused the party of trying to “score political points” by aligning itself with the royal family. Are you justifying the poster? The ANC is also working with traditional leaders & im speaking from experience I can give you a countless examples from the ward,local or district municipality. The IFP still thinks traditional leaders belongs to them that’s the first problem

 

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I am not surprised with that because IFP is a Zulu Nationalist party.

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