Thamsanqa Ntuli
Thamsanqa Ntuli is a prominent South African politician who currently serves as the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal. He is a member of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and has played a significant role in the province's recent political landscape, particularly following the formation of a governing coalition with other parties after the ANC's diminished support in the 2024 elections. His leadership has come under scrutiny, with recent motions of no confidence highlighting challenges in governance and administrative control.
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Recent news mentions
KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli commended the police for the arrest of suspects during the protests.
14-year-old among those arrested as KZN police crack down on criminal acts during anti-ilegal immigration demonstrations
South Africa· 2026-06-30
Thamsanqa Ntuli is the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal province who blames illegal migration for xenophobia.
African migrants with deep roots in South Africa flee xenophobic attacks
Tanzania· 2026-06-20
Thamsanqa Ntuli is the KwaZulu-Natal premier whose motion of no confidence failed during a violent voting session.
Motion against KZN premier Thami Ntuli fails in vote marred by violence – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-15
Thamsanqa Ntuli is the premier of KwaZulu-Natal facing a motion of no confidence from the MK party.
KwaZulu-Natal coalition in jeopardy as MK party motion tests relations between ANC and IFP – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-21
