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The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the suspension of five officials, which includes the Chief Financial Officer, and two Directors which includes the Director for Supply Chain Management. The officials are suspended due to allegations of financial misconduct that occurred in the run-up to the May 2024 elections. The […]
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the arrest of Mr Gcina Bethuel Nkosi, who appeared before the Danhausser Magistrates Court, where he was granted bail. He was apprehended by the Danhauser SAPS for falsely claiming to be a king within the Amajuba District. MEC Buthelezi believes that the […]
The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, met today with the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Commission on Traditional Leadership Disputes and Claims. This Commission, established under the KZN Commissions Act, addresses unresolved traditional leadership disputes and claims. This inaugural meeting between MEC Buthelezi and the Commission served as an opportunity for the […]
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, today concluded a succesful meeting with a delegation from the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Social Sciences, led by Prof. Vivian Ojong who is the Dean & Head of School and Professor Emeritus Paulus Zulu, Project Manager for the Leadership and Good Governance Programme. This […]
The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has praised disaster response teams, first aid responders, social partners, and all government agencies for their swift action following the snowstorm that hit the Midlands on Friday and Saturday. These teams worked tirelessly throughout the weekend under challenging conditions to reach stranded motorists and […]
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) convened a Joint Operations Centre (JOC) meeting this morning, where District Disaster Management Centres provided updates on relief efforts following the disruptive snowstorm that affected the interior parts of the province since yesterday. The snowstorm has blocked major routes, including the R74 (Harrismith to Bergville), R74 Greytown/Colenso Road, […]
Disaster Management teams are actively monitoring conditions across the province as heavy snowfall and rain continue to affect various areas. The severe weather has resulted in the closure of the N3 between Harrismith and Tugela Toll, as well as the R617 between Kokstad and Underberg. Additionally, routes such as the N2 Ingeli and N3 Mooi-River […]
19 September 2024 The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, warns residents of severe weather conditions expected to affect large parts of the province from tomorrow, Friday, 20 September, until Saturday, 21 September. The latest warning issued by the South African Weather Service indicates that Level 6 disruptive snow can be expected […]
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi has instructed Ethekwini Mayor Cllr. Cyril Xaba to ensure that the decision to suspend Deputy City Manager for Trading Services, Mr Sibusiso Makhanya, taken on 13 September 2024, is rescinded within 72 hours. The Executive Committee of a Municipality is not empowered by law […]
The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has today written to the Mayor of eThekwini Metro, Cllr Cyril Xaba, expressing concerns over reports received by the department. These reports, some from whistleblowers, allege fraud, corruption, maladministration, and statutory non-compliance within the eThekwini Metro. The MEC views eThekwini Metro as the province’s […]