IFP says electorate failed to right the wrongs of corruption

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PRETORIA — The Inkatha Freedom party has increased its share of the vote in the elections and is running neck and neck with the Freedom Front Plus. IFP spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa says the party was negatively effected by floods and unrest in the province. - Linda van Tilburg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 May 2019 4PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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