On Saturday, 18 November 2023, scores and scores of people of various age groups from iLembe District and surroundings came out to witness and partake in a social cohesion event organised and hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial and Khoi-San Leaders (KZNPHTKL) in partnership with the provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. The… Continue reading KZN PROVINCIAL HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL AND KHOISAN LEADERS SUCCEEDS IN HOSTING SOCIAL COHESION EVENT EMBEDDED IN ZULU CULTURE AND TRADITIONS IN EMACAMBINI
KZN DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS ACT SWIFTLY IN RESPONSE TO INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGES AND EVACUATE FAMILIES AS HOMES GOT DAMAGED AND SUBMERGE IN WATER DUE TO HEAVY RAINS
Update Media Statement17 October 2023 Pietermaritzburg – Our disaster management teams, in collaboration with the Joint Operation Cluster involving all municipalities and law enforcement agencies, have swiftly responded to the infrastructure and home damages caused by persistent rains. Families whose homes were damaged and submerged in water have been successfully evacuated. As our teams continue… Continue reading KZN DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS ACT SWIFTLY IN RESPONSE TO INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGES AND EVACUATE FAMILIES AS HOMES GOT DAMAGED AND SUBMERGE IN WATER DUE TO HEAVY RAINS
KZN DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS REMAIN ON HIGH ALERT AS MORE RAIN IS EXPECTED IN THE NORTHERN PARTS OF THE PROVINCE
Pietermaritzburg – The Disaster Management Teams will continue to monitor the rainy weather conditions across the province as more rain is expected until Wednesday, particularly in the northern part of the province. This follows after the South African Weather Services issued a level 6 alert for King Cetshwayo and Umkhanyakude District Municipalities, while other municipalities… Continue reading KZN DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS REMAIN ON HIGH ALERT AS MORE RAIN IS EXPECTED IN THE NORTHERN PARTS OF THE PROVINCE
KZN HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL AND KHOI-SAN LEADERS EXTENDS GRATITUDE TO MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF AMAKHOSI
Ulundi – During a quarterly meeting with the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, members House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders expressed their appreciation for the unwavering support they have received from the department. The KZN Traditional House convened with MEC Sithole-Moloi on Thursday at the Old Legislature in Ulundi for… Continue reading KZN HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL AND KHOI-SAN LEADERS EXTENDS GRATITUDE TO MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF AMAKHOSI
KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI VISITS THE FAMILY OF THE LATE INKOSI MEHLOSIZWE SHANGASE TO OFFER CONDOLENCES AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Ndwedwe – As the province mourns another loss in traditional leadership, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs paid a visit to the family of the late Inkosi Mehlosizwe Shangase of the Shangase Traditional Council in Ndwedwe. This visit is in line with our long-standing tradition of offering emotional support to grieving families of… Continue reading KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI VISITS THE FAMILY OF THE LATE INKOSI MEHLOSIZWE SHANGASE TO OFFER CONDOLENCES AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Ilembe District Masakhane Campaign launched by MEC Sithole-Moloi
On a sunny Saturday, the 30th of September, the Ngcedomhlophe sports field in Mandeni Local Municipality buzzed with excitement as the launch of the Ilembe Masakhane campaign unfolded. Spearheaded by the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, this initiative aims to inspire residents to take an active role in their municipality’s affairs by… Continue reading Ilembe District Masakhane Campaign launched by MEC Sithole-Moloi
KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI TAKES NOTE OF ALLEGATIONS AGAINST UMNGENI MUNICIPALITY MAYOR CHRISTOPHER PAPPAS AND TASKS OFFICIALS TO INVESTIGATE
Pietermaritzburg – The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has been made aware of reports circulating across various platforms regarding allegations of nepotism against Cllr Christopher Pappas, the Mayor of Umngeni Local Municipality. These reports suggest that a non-profit organization called uMngeni Tourism, purportedly chaired by Mayor Pappas’s fiancé, Jean-Pierre Prinsloo, has received funding… Continue reading KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI TAKES NOTE OF ALLEGATIONS AGAINST UMNGENI MUNICIPALITY MAYOR CHRISTOPHER PAPPAS AND TASKS OFFICIALS TO INVESTIGATE
KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI EXTENDS CONDOLENCES AND HAILS PRINCE MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI FOR HIS EXEMPLARY ROLE IN RESTORING TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP
Pietermaritzburg – It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we bid farewell to one of the dedicated leaders of our time, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. An inspiration in our traditional leadership structure, he leaves behind an irreplaceable void, having shared his profound wisdom and guidance with countless individuals. Prince Buthelezi’s legacy as a leader,… Continue reading KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI EXTENDS CONDOLENCES AND HAILS PRINCE MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI FOR HIS EXEMPLARY ROLE IN RESTORING TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP
WOMEN IN TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP—AMAKHOSI, ONDLUNKULU, AND OMAMA BEZIZWE MEETING WITH MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI
Ladysmith – Amidst a day brimming with commemoration, information exchange, and profound discussions on traditional leadership to conclude Women’s Month, women in traditional leadership roles extend their gratitude to KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, for facilitating a remarkable platform that addressed critical issues impacting them. This event marked a unique… Continue reading WOMEN IN TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP—AMAKHOSI, ONDLUNKULU, AND OMAMA BEZIZWE MEETING WITH MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI
MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI VISIT THE FAMILY OF THE LATE INKOSI FANA DLAMINI OF VUSATHINA MAZULU TRADITIONAL COUNCIL, IN IXOPO ,TO EXTENT CONDOLENCES
Highflets – It is with profound sadness that our province’s Directorate of Traditional Affairs mourns the loss of another senior leader, Inkosi Fana Dlamini of the Vusathina MaZulu Traditional Council in KwaThathane, Highflets, following an extended period of illness. Inkosi Fana Dlamini was a respected leader of the Vusathina MaZulu Traditional Council since his installation… Continue reading MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI VISIT THE FAMILY OF THE LATE INKOSI FANA DLAMINI OF VUSATHINA MAZULU TRADITIONAL COUNCIL, IN IXOPO ,TO EXTENT CONDOLENCES