Luyolo Mkentane unfortunately relies on the wrong “experts” in his otherwise well-written article on new IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa (“Is new IFP president able to build the party without breaking it? (Is%20new IFP president equal to the task)” September 3).
Ralph Mathekga at least has the grace to admit that there are things about the IFP he doesn’t “fully understand”, yet he is oddly confident in drawing conclusions. Mathekga worries how Hlabisa will “come up with a leadership style”. He needn’t worry. Hlabisa has been in leadership positions for more than three decades, not only in the IFP but as a mayor and board chair. He has an established leadership style; a style that won him the support of all IFP structures. He has the ability to unify people behind a shared vision...
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