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Manguzi, 17 June 2025 – The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, today announced significant multimillion-rand investments into the uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality. These substantial commitments form part of the departments ongoing efforts to uplift residents, foster economic empowerment, and stimulate sustainable growth within the municipality. During a ceremony held at the […]
June 13, 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, in a significant partnership with DStv and Mzansi Magic, today hosted an exclusive pre-screening of the highly anticipated second season of Shaka iLembe. The prestigious event, held at the Isibaya Casino, brought together a distinguished audience including Amakhosi, […]
ULUNDI, 4 June 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has deployed Disaster Response teams to address a significant fire at the Kennedy Road Informal Settlement in Durban. Emergency services, including fire and rescue personnel and the South African Police Service, are currently on-site, working to evacuate […]
uLundi, 28 June 2025 – In line with his commitment to fostering increased financial and economic independence within the institution of traditional leadership, the KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, yesterday conducted the Amakhosi Local Economic Development Support Programme in the Ilembe District. This initiative involved the distribution of essential […]
ULUNDI, 27 May 2025 – The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has condemned the assassination attempt on Inkosi Simphiwe Cele of the Vukuzithathe Traditional Authority in eZinqoleni, located within the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality. This attack, which occurred today, is very concerning as it paints a picture of a growing […]
ULUNDI, 27 May 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has assigned senior officials to engage with the leadership of the Mpendle Local Municipality. This action follows reports indicating the municipality’s inability to fully compensate its employees. The department has received concerning information regarding the municipality’s financial standing, including partial […]
uLundi, 27 May 2025 – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the arrest of a suspect implicated in the brutal murder of Umngeni Local Municipality Councillor and Chief Whip, Mr Nhlalayenza Ndlovu. Councillor Ndlovu was tragically gunned down at his Masosheni home near Mpophomeni in December 2023. This arrest […]
Phongola – His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini performed the Ukuthela Amanzi custom with five amakhosi from various clans in KwaZulu-Natal. This ceremony is part of the installation process for an Inkosi. The event took place at the Emashobeni Royal Palace in uPhongolo on Friday. Ukuthela Amanzi custom is mandatory, as prescribed by the KwaZulu-Natal Traditional […]
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 […]
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 […]