IFP expels former King Cetshwayo Councillor Sipho Mbatha over claims he engaged in extortion while falsely acting for the party. episode artwork

EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 7 MIN

IFP expels former King Cetshwayo Councillor Sipho Mbatha over claims he engaged in extortion while falsely acting for the party.

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The Inkatha Freedom Party, IFP has expelled former King Cetshwayo Councillor Sipho Mbatha over claims he engaged in extortion while falsely acting for the party. The IFP National Council unanimously terminated his membership after reviewing the case. The party issued a public warning distancing itself from any fraudulent acts linked to Mbatha. We spoke to IFP National spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa 

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