# The Inkatha Freedom Party asserts its autonomy within the government of national unity. Addressing the media, IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa emphasised, the party is in the GNU for South Africans. Hlabisa said it is unfortunate that the two parties act like only them have a solution to South African challenges. He underscored the party’s commitment to maintaining its distinct identity while collaborating in the GNU:
IFP affirms independence within government of national unity [SOUND]
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