In August, Hlabisa avoided being ousted after 20 party members attempted to institute a motion of no confidence in his leadership over some of his supporters wearing T-shirts bearing his image.

Source: https://mg.co.za/politics/2023-09-12-political-parties-likely-to-leverage-on-buthelezis-death-actionsas-mncwango-says/

On the new developments around the councillor matter, Hlabisa said the IFP has assembled a team to investigate the circumstances surrounding the criminal investigation against him.

Source: https://mg.co.za/politics/2023-05-22-da-sets-coalition-conditions-for-ifp-in-kzn/

Political analyst and University of Johannesburg professor of political science Mcebisi Ndletyana said many loyalists believed he was still the leader years after he had retired, which could pose a challenge for his successor, Velenkosini Hlabisa.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/velenkosini-hlabisa-ifp-buthelezi-shoes/