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Hon. Minister for Cogta, Dr Dlamini-Zuma; Hon. MEC for Cogta in Limpompo; Hon. MEC for Cogta in Mpumalanga; Members of the media We would first like thank the Minister for convening this important briefing for us to update the nation on our response as a province to the heavy downpours we experienced the 24th and 25th of… Continue reading REMARKS BY MEC HLOMUKA DURING MEDIA BRIEFING BY MINISTER DLAMINI-ZUMA ON TROPICAL STORM ELOISE

Pietermaritzburg: KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka called on residents of northern KZN exercise caution as heavy rains in that region continue.    Since yesterday, heavy rains have been reported in the uMkhanyakude district and in parts of King Cetshwayo and Zululand districts.    Disaster management teams have responded to… Continue reading KZN COGTA MEC HLOMUKA CALLS CAUTION AS HEAVY RAINS CONTINUE IN NORTHERN KZN

Inclement weather conditions have commenced in the northern parts of the province. KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has urged residents to exercise extreme caution as weather conditions are expected to deteriorate and bring the possibility of widespread flooding in areas within the uMkanyakude district. Earlier in the week, Hlomuka… Continue reading INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS START IN NORTHERN KZN, DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS ON ALERT

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has warned residents in the northern parts of the province of the imminent threat posed by the Tropical Cyclone Eloise which is expected to land tomorrow.   Currently disaster management teams, in conjunction with Community Development Workers, Councillors, Traditional Councils and Ward Committee in… Continue reading NORTHERN KZN BRACES FOR IMPACT OF TROPICAL CYCLONE, DISASTER MANAGEMENTTEAMS ON STANDBY

Pietermaritzburg: KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka, together with the family of municipalities under the Harry Gwala district, have expressed their shock and sadness at the untimely passing of the Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu. In paying homage to Mthembu, Hlomuka has described the late Minister as a gentle… Continue reading MEC CHAMPION HLOMUKA AND HARRY GWALA FAMILY OF MUNICIPALITIES MOURN THE PASSING OF MINISTER MTHEMBU

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has warned residents in the uMkhanyakude, King Cetshwayo and Zululand districts of severe heavy rains that are expected there as a result of the tropical storm Eloise which is to further intensify from its current status and become a tropical cyclone. The storm is… Continue reading TROPICAL STORM ELOISE UPGRADED TO CYCLONE, SEVERE RAINS EXPECTED IN NORTHERN KZN, DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS ON HIGH ALERT

Pietermaritzburg: KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has issued a warning of heavy downpours that have the potential to cause flooding in various parts of KZN particularly in the northern areas regarding the approaching Tropical Storm Eloise. The MEC has thus placed disaster management teams in the uMkhanyakude District on… Continue reading HLOMUKA PLACES DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS ON HIGH ALERT AS TROPICAL STORM ELOISE APPROACHES

Pietermaritzburg: KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has condemned the murder of yet another Induna in the Mgungundlovu district – Bongumusa Mdluli who served as induna under the Manyavu Traditional Council. He was gunned down by unknown assailants in his home near Cato Ridge on Sunday. This tragedy brings to… Continue reading KZN COGTA MEC HLOMUKA SADDENED BY MURDER OF INDUNA MDLULI

Pietermaritzburg: KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has paid homage to the three Amakhosi that passed away this week following a short illness. Hlomuka has hailed them for their selfless service which they have showed in how they served their communities. “The loss of these three Amakhosi comes a big… Continue reading MEDIA STATEMENT: KZN COGTA MEC HLOMUKA PAYS HOMAGE TO THREE AMAKHOSI THAT PASSED AWAY THIS WEEK

Pietermaritzburg: KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has urged residents across the province to be vigilant as weather conditions continue to deteriorate. Since new years eve, parts of the province have been experiencing heavy rains which in some areas have caused damage to public infrastructure (roads, electricity) in areas like… Continue reading KZN COGTA MEC HLOMUKA URGES CAUTION AS INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS KZN