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The National Council of the Women's Brigade met in Durban on the 28th
February 2010 and unanimously adopted the following -

1. REACTION TO ALLEGED ILL-TREATMENT OF WOMEN IN THE IFP

The IFP Women's Brigade National Council noted with concern,
statements made by the ANC Women's League, inviting the IFP National
Chairperson to come over to the ANC as women were allegedly persecuted
in the IFP.

The Women's Brigade National Council resolves:

1. To strongly condemn the ANC's hostile and unwelcome interference in
the internal affairs of the IFP Women's Brigade and the IFP at large.

2. To applaud the input of the female component of the IFP National
Council in response to the ANC statement, which has unanimously
expressed dismay at the allegations of ill-treatment of women in the
IFP.

3. Urges the ANCWL to concentrate on their own problems, in their own
organisation, and to leave us to smoothly and peacefully grow and
transform the IFP.

2. IFP WOMEN'S BRIGADE SUPPORTS PRINCE MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI

The IFP Women's Brigade National Council pledges its support for our
President Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the current democratically
elected leader, to continue leading us during these trying times until
the party is ready for a transition.

The Women's Brigade National Council resolves:

1. Noting that on two previous occasions in 2004 and 2006 Prince
Mangosuthu Buthelezi indicated his intention to retire but remained in
his leadership position at the unanimous insistence of the Annual
General Conference.

2. Urges Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi to continue unifying the
leadership of the party, which will ensure a smooth succession
transition when the time is ripe. We appreciate his consideration on
the matter.

3. 2011 LOCAL GOVERMENT ELECTIONS

Women constitute more than half of the IFP's membership and that the
party has since its inception in 1975 treated them accordingly; with
respect and the dignity they deserve.

The IFP Women's National Council noted:

1. That the 2011 National Council Local Elections are closing in.

2. That the Women's Brigade is hands-on at by-elections to ensure our
victory as a party.

3. Women will work towards dominating the 2011 Local Government
elections as women Ward Councillors and not just as PR Councillors.

4. Call upon all women in the IFP to join hands and to work together
to make the 2011 local elections a success for the IFP.

4. 2010 WORLD CUP

The IFP Women's Brigade National Council noted with concern the rise
in reported cases of human trafficking, especially of young girls and
women, and drug trafficking as we head closer to the FIFA 2010 World
Cup.

The Women's Brigade National Council resolves:

1. To caution our women and all South African women to be alert when
these criminals approach them and to report such cases to the police.

2. To educate our young women about the dangers of human trafficking
and the negative effects of it in 2010 and beyond.