Are the tables turning in KwaZulu-Natal and will the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) reclaim its position as the second-most popular party in parts of the province? Early indicators suggest so.If the current figures are anything to go by‚ then the IFP is breathing heavily down the African National Congress’ (ANC) neck.Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s party looks set to mete out a major upset in a number of councils.ELECTION RESULTS LIVE: ANC hits back at DA by snatching Western Cape municipalityAll the latest news, analysis and results from the 2016 local government elections as it happens. Refresh your browser for the latest updates... By 9.45am‚ the IFP was leading in Msinga (64%)‚ Ulundi (72%)‚ Jozini (48)‚ Greytown (47) Nquthu (45%)‚ Mfolozi (51%)‚ Mthonjaneni‚ Nkandla (56%)‚ Vryheid (43%)‚ Mtubatuba (45)‚ Nongoma (55%) and Hluhluwe (52%).But things could change. According to the IEC website at 945am‚ less than 40% of the provincial vote had been counted.A senior IFP leader said that. in all likelihood‚ the party would partner with others to fend off any threat from the ANC/National Freedom Party offensive.Follow all the #LGE2016 news and results LIVE in one place on your phone https://t.co/QimvYr2pW1#ElectionDaypic.twitter.com/JJRHt9pdiL— Times LIVE (@TimesLIVE) August 3, 2016ss“I do not want to place the cart before the horse‚ but yes we will look into a coalition where we feel we stand a better chance of governing. This‚ we will do to fend off any threat from the ANC and NFP‚” he said.IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi was accompanied by his wife‚ Irene MaMziala‚ when he cast his vote on Wednesday at the Mahlabathini Tradtional Court‚ near Ulundi. – TMG Digital/The Times..