Our Vision:
COGTA envisages “People Centred sustainable Co-operative governance”.
Our Mission
“KZN COGTA will coordinate and foster cooperation amongst governance institutions and build capacity to accelerate delivery of high quality services to communities”.
Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi
MEC: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Ms. Barbara Mgutshini
Acting Head of Department
Latest News
KZN COGTA MEC MAKES BOLD RECOMMENDATIONS AT LOCAL GOVERNMENT INDABA
Gauteng, 02 October 2025 – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has used the Local Government Indaba—currently underway at the Gallagher Conference Centre in Johannesburg—to make bold recommendations…
FINANCIAL SECTOR CONDUCT AUTHORITY GRANTS OFFICIAL APPROVAL FOR KZN COGTA PENSION FUND FOR AMAKHOSI
Ulundi, 30 September 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (KZN COGTA) has reached a historic milestone with the official approval of the KZN COGTA Pension Fund for Amakhosi…
WEATHER UPDATE 14:00 : HEAVY RAINS DISRUPT ROADS – DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS ON HIGH ALERT
Ulundi, 29 September 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management Centre, in collaboration with emergency services, is actively responding to multiple weather-related incidents across the province following heavy rainfall that began yesterday and…
KZN COGTA MEC HONOURS MHLONGO LINEAGE DURING OPENING OF SIKHONYANE TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY AND UNVEILING OF TOMBSTONE
Mandeni, 29 September 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has commended the Mhlongo clan for their commitment to preserving and celebrating their rich cultural heritage….
MEC BUTHELEZI PLACES DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS ON HIGH ALERT AS KZN FACES SEVERE WEATHER THREAT
Ulundi, 27 September 2025 – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has placed disaster management teams on high alert ahead of severe weather conditions forecast for Sunday, 28…
MINISTER HLABISA HANDS OVER COMPLETED WORKS ON THE EKUVUKENI WATER SUPPLY PROJECT IN KWAZULU-NATAL
Today, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, officially handed over the completed works of the Ekuvukeni Water Supply Project in the Alfred Duma Local Municipality, uThukela District, KwaZulu-Natal….
LINKS
PDMC Donations Publication.pdf
Opening Register ZNT204-2023LG.pdf