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KZN COGTA MEC ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF NKANDLA DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTRE AND EXPANSION OF ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS IN NKANDLA

Nkandla, 8 May 2025 – Less than a month after announcing plans to build the Nkandla Disaster Management Centre, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, working with the Nkandla Local Municipality, has moved swiftly to prepare for the multimillion-rand project. As part of the Nkandla Integrated Service Delivery Programme held […]

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KZN COGTA MEC INSPECTS STORM-DAMAGED ULUNDI OFFICES, EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER REPAIR DELAYS

Ulundi, 05 May 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, today conducted an on-site inspection of the Cogta offices in Ulundi, which remain closed following significant storm damage that occurred in February this year. During the visit, MEC Buthelezi was accompanied by senior officials from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public […]

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Two lives lost as water tanker crashes into houses in Msunduzi Municipality.

Ulundi, 29 April 2025 – Disaster management teams promptly attended to an incident within the Msunduzi Local Municipality following the structural compromise and damage sustained by two residential properties. The event transpired on Sunday, 27 April 2025, at approximately 17h00 in the Nhlazatshe Shayamoya Locality, situated within Ward 11 of the municipality. Initial reports indicate […]

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KZN COGTA MEC ANNOUNCES RELOCATION OF MUDSLIDE-AFFECTED FAMILIES

Durban, 26 April 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, today announced the relocation of families whose residences were destroyed by the recent mudslide in eThekwini, uMlazi P Section. This morning, MEC Buthelezi engaged with the Mnguni, Madondo, Mazibuko, and Msomi families, whose homes were impacted by the mudslide yesterday. […]

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KZN COGTA MEC Unveils R1.9 Billion Budget to Revitalise Local Governance and Drive Economic Growth

PIETERMARITZBURG, 25 April 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, tabled the R1.9 billion Vote 11 Budget Policy Speech for the 2025/26 financial which is aimed at strengthening local governance, supporting traditional leadership, and stimulating economic activity across the province. In a resolute address, MEC Buthelezi emphasised the commitment to […]

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TAXI SWEPT AWAY BY RIVER IN UTRECHT CLAIMS ONE LIFE, KZN COGTA MEC EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES

Ulundi, 17 April 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has conveyed his condolences to the family affected by a tragic incident in Utrecht. Yesterday, in ward 1 of the eMadlangeni Municipality, under the Amajuba District, a taxi attempting to cross the Ncamndane river was swept away by […]

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KZN COGTA MEC CONDEMNS MURDER OF INDUNA GWALA

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has condemned the assassination of Induna Aaron Gwala, which occurred on Sunday in the eMaphephetheni, in ward 2 eThekwini. Reports indicate that unknown assailants attacked Induna Gwala at his residence, resulting in his death. MEC Buthelezi has expressed his shock and sadness at this act […]

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KZN COGTA MEC AND HIS HOLINESS UNYAZI LWEZULU PARTICIPATE IN SOD-TURNING CEREMONY FOR SIVANANDA PEACE CENTRE IN GROUTVILLE

GROUTVILLE, 15 April 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, alongside His Holiness Unyazi Lwezulu, today participated in the sod-turning ceremony for the Sivananda World Peace Foundation International Peace, Yoga & Wellness Centre in Groutville. The event marked the official commencement of construction for a facility envisioned […]

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KZNCOGTA MEC Welcomes R317 million in additional Water Grant Allocation for KZN Municipalities

uLundi, 15 April 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the decision by the Department of Water and Sanitation to increase the allocation of critical grant funding aimed at improving water access within various municipalities in the province. The Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and […]

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KZN Cogta and Social Partners to Build Nine New Houses for Nongoma Families Affected by Crater

NONGOMA, 12 April 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has announced that Cogta, in collaboration with social partners Old Mutual, the Red Cross, Al Imdaad Foundation, and the Themba Njilo Foundation, will be constructing a total of nine new houses for families residing in Ophiyaneni, Nongoma, […]