The National Freedom Party (NFP) is emerging as a pivotal player in forming a coalition government in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) despite having only one seat in the provincial legislature. As no party achieved a clear majority in the recent elections, the NFP's involvement could be critical in facilitating a coalition with the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), Democratic Alliance (DA), and the African National Congress (ANC), which together hold 40 of the 80 seats in KZN's legislature.