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The National Freedom Party is in freefall as president Ivan Barnes faces a potential suspension from his own party, sparking a bitter power struggle. A letter from national chairperson Sibusiso Mkhabela accuses Barnes of undermining party independence and attempting to dismantle legitimate structures — moves that could spell doom for the party if unresolved. Meanwhile, Barnes’ allies tried to reinstate a suspended legislator, Mbali Shinga, who recently won her court battle to reclaim her seat — only to be suspended again, deepening the chaos. The party’s spokesperson, Romeo Dladla, denies the suspension’s legitimacy, claiming Mkhabela was demoted in June and thus lacks authority. With leadership fractures widening and internal credibility crumbling, the NFP’s future hangs in the balance.

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