South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party wins majority in Newcastle council, KwaZulu-Natal.

South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has won three wards in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, making it the largest party in the Newcastle council. The IFP's gains come after taking a ward from the African National Congress (ANC) in February. These victories mark a significant shift in the political landscape in KwaZulu-Natal, with the IFP now holding a majority of wards in the Amajuba District.