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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. This took place during a significant event held on Sunday in Ndulinde, Mandeni, which marked the unveiling of the tombstone of the […]
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 September 2025. The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 4 warning for disruptive rainfall, expected to affect large parts of […]
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. Addressing community members, traditional leaders, and government stakeholders at the Ekuvukeni Sportsfield, Minister Hlabisa emphasized the constitutional importance of water as a […]
Ulundi, 23 September 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the life sentencing of convicted hitman Sabelo Phewa, who was found guilty of the brutal murder of Richmond Municipal Manager Mr Sibusiso Sithole and businessman Mr Amos Ngcobo. The Pietermaritzburg High Court, sitting in Durban, today, […]
Durban, 16 September 2025 – In a landmark move to enhance provincial resilience against natural disasters, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (KZN COGTA) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). This strategic partnership formalises a collaborative effort to fund, develop, and implement a […]
uLundi, 11 September 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has noted with concern yesterday’s protest action by residents of Mondlo in response to load reduction measures. In response to the situation, MEC Buthelezi will visit the community on Friday, 12 September, accompanied by representatives from the Abaqulusi […]
uMKHUZE, 9 September 2025 – In a decisive step towards revitalising rural economies and improving community resilience, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, today launched a comprehensive Local Economic Development (LED) Programme in the uMkhanyakude District. The programme, which spans all 77 wards across the Inkosi Mtubatuba, Jozini, uMhlabuyalingana, and […]
Ulundi – 7 September 2025 – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the arrest of eight suspects in Mid-Illovo, yesterday, for possession of copper cables worth an estimated R2 million. The stolen cables are believed to have been stripped from infrastructure belonging to Transnet, Prasa, and the eThekwini […]
ULUNDI, 7 September 2025 — KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of a 21-year-old man who tragically died after being electrocuted in Tongaat yesterday, 6 September 2025. According to reports received by the department, the victim was walking in the Emona […]
Ulundi, 4 September 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has commended the rapid and coordinated efforts of emergency response teams following a severe veld fire in uPhongolo yesterday, which left one person with critical burn injuries. MEC Buthelezi praised the remarkable bravery and efficiency of the IPSS […]