KZNCOGTA
The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, mourns the tragic loss of Councillor JF Myaka and sends sincere condolences to his grieving family and friends. Councillor Myaka, served as a Proportional Representative Councillor within the City of uMhlathuze Municipality and was a respected pastor. Regrettably, he was fatally shot in Nseleni Township, Richardsbay, on Tuesday […]
Pietermaritzburg – The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal has once again been vindicated by the Pietermaritzburg High Court, confirming that our interventions in Nongoma Local Municipality were fully in line with the law. In Wednesday ruling, the Pietermaritzburg High Court granted an order in favor of the MEC for KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative […]
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, in collaboration with the eThekwini Municipality, has taken swift action in response to the unfortunate incidents caused by inclement weather across the province on Tuesday afternoon. Heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds has caused significant damage in various parts of the province, with the Inanda Township […]
Port Shepstone – In an effort to strengthen the relationship between municipalities and ward committees and to render services to the community efficiently, we engaged with Community Development Workers (CDWs) from across municipalities in the province as part of our mandate to foster cooperative governance. The engagement took place at KwaNdwalane Traditional Council, under Ray […]
Nongoma – The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) held a special meeting today with councillors from the Nongoma Local Municipality to address the recent judgment issued by the Pietermaritzburg High Court regarding the leadership dispute affecting the municipality. Acting Judge Mathenjwa of the Pietermaritzburg High Court rendered a judgment on 15 June, […]
KwaDukuza – The initiative led by Ilembe District Municipality to engage with traditional leadership and Ward Councillors, with the aim of improving service delivery issues, has been commended for its efforts to deepen relations between these key parties for the betterment of rural communities. Mayors, speakers, and councillors from municipalities under the Ilembe District angaged […]
Greytown – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) intervened in the Umvoti Local Municipality to convene a special council meeting, leading to the election of new leadership today, Wednesday the 21 June 2023, after several disputes had hindered progress. The intervention was carried out in accordance with section 29(1A) of the […]
Ladysmith – On Tuesday, 20th June 2023 we met with the Members of the Executive Committee (Exco) and Senior Officials from uThukela District Municipality to discuss issues related to the functioning of the municipality. This meeting is in keeping with the commitments we made when we were given the responsibility of being the Executive Authority […]
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Honorable Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, has expressed deep concern regarding the unspent Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) as the municipal financial year draws to a close. According to the April 2023 Division of Revenue Act (DORA) reports, an amount of over R1.17 billion that was allocated for the MIG remains […]
In the spirit of Africa Day, which marks the 60th anniversary of the formation of the African Union, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, extends her heartfelt congratulations to Ubuhlebezwe Municipality on the official opening of its newly constructed offices. The auspicious occasion, coinciding with Africa Day, signifies a momentous […]