The difference isin the detail.

Other policies

Policies outside the survey, not your answers. Compare what each party says; missing notes do not count as agreement or disagreement.

1. Healthcare

   Different stated approaches

   Inkatha Freedom Party

   National policy

   Backs universal coverage; would review NHI funding and medical scheme roles.

   Party statementHealthcare - Inkatha Freedom Party national manifestoAn IFP government will · Publication date not stated

   African National Congress

   National policy

   Implement National Health Insurance; single electronic health record.

   ManifestoANC 2024 Elections ManifestoPriority 4: Invest in people - Ensure health care for all · Published 2024Earlier source, not a confirmed 2026 local pledge

2. Income support

   Evidence incomplete

   Inkatha Freedom Party

   No checked policy note here yet. Do not read this as support, opposition or silence from the party.

   African National Congress

   National policy

   Phase in a basic income grant by extending the SRD grant.

   ManifestoANC 2024 Elections ManifestoPriority 3: Strengthen comprehensive social security · Published 2024Earlier source, not a confirmed 2026 local pledge

3. Education

   Evidence incomplete

   Inkatha Freedom Party

   National policy

   Free basic schooling; state-funded higher education for low-income families; NSFAS run by institutions.

   Party statementEducation - Inkatha Freedom Party national manifestoAn IFP government will · Publication date not stated

   African National Congress

   No checked policy note here yet. Do not read this as support, opposition or silence from the party.

4. Land ownership

   Evidence incomplete

   Inkatha Freedom Party

   No checked policy note here yet. Do not read this as support, opposition or silence from the party.

   African National Congress

   National policy

   Use expropriation legislation to speed redistribution and tenure security.

   ManifestoANC 2024 Elections ManifestoPriority 2: Build our industries to achieve an inclusive economy · Published 2024Earlier source, not a confirmed 2026 local pledge

5. Public transport

   Evidence incomplete

   Inkatha Freedom Party

   No checked policy note here yet. Do not read this as support, opposition or silence from the party.

   African National Congress

   No checked policy note here yet. Do not read this as support, opposition or silence from the party.

6. Government and accountability

   Evidence incomplete

   Inkatha Freedom Party

   National policy

   Devolve health powers to provinces, municipalities and facility managers.

   Party statementHealthcare - Inkatha Freedom Party national manifestoAn IFP government will · Publication date not stated

   African National Congress

   No checked policy note here yet. Do not read this as support, opposition or silence from the party.

Selected policies, not a full manifesto or ballot list. National policies are context, not powers a council can exercise on its own. Local plans can also need other agencies. Read dates and sources before deciding.