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Mandeni, 30 August 2024 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, today launched a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) awareness programme in the Macambini area under the Mandeni Local Municipality. The event was attended by members of the KZN Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, including Inkosi Mathaba and Inkosi […]
Durban, August 27, 2024 – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, who also serves as the Prime Minister of the Zulu Nation, has called for greater involvement from social partners in developing medium to long-term responses to disasters and in assisting families in need. MEC Buthelezi made this call today […]
On August 20, the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr. V.F. Hlabisa, accompanied by the MEC for KZN CoGTA, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, and the eThekwini Mayor, Cllr Cyril Xaba, convened in Durban to review the progress of the eThekwini Working Group. This group plays a pivotal role in addressing the municipality’s key […]
Kuyintokozo kimi ukuba ngethule ithimba engiliqokile ukuba lixazulule imibango esiyande kakhulu ezizweni zamakhosi. Isilo esidala uMdlokombane saqala uhlelo lokuthi iNdlunkulu kaZulu ibambe iqhaza lokuxazulula nokudala ukubuyisana lapho kuqubuka khona imibango. Ngethula ithimba Labantwana baseNdlunkulu abasebenze isikhathi eside noMdlokombane benza lomsebenzi. Ukuzinikela kwabo kulomsebenzi wesizwe kuzoba nomthelela omuhle wokuthula nozinzo ezizweni zamakhosi. Umthetho i-KZN Traditional Leadership […]
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, yesterday tabled the departments R1.8 billion budget before the KZN Legislature. The budget is aimed at bolstering traditional leadership, enhancing local governance, and driving community development in KwaZulu-Natal. A cornerstone of the budget is the empowerment of amakhosi as cultural custodians. The department will […]
Durban – On Thursday, August 8, 2024, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, urged local government office bearers to be responsive to community needs or face consequences from the electorate. Speaking at the SALGA KZN Sustainable Governance and Accountability Symposium, MEC Buthelezi delivered a keynote address that underscored the […]
Pietermaritzburg – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, is deeply concerned about a Ms Londiwe Ngcamu who is using the sensitive matter of the protection of amakhosi to scam unsuspecting victims who might be duped into registering for her bogus programme. The MEC has noted voice notes that are circulating […]
DURBAN – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, met this morning with the eThekwini Ratepayers Movement (ERPM) as part of efforts to enhance relations between the department and stakeholders within the sphere of local government. The meeting follows correspondence received by the Office of the MEC from the organization, requesting […]
SCOTTBURGH, KZN – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has re-assured community members under the Umdoni Local Municipality that the department will intervene appropriately to restore good governance and delivery of basic services. This follows a direct engagement that took place this morning where the MEC met with the protesting members […]
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of three workers who were fighting a fire in a plantation near Mpophomeni,Boston, under the uMngeni local municipality. According to reports received by the department, these brave individuals lost their lives while battling the blaze. Additionally, five of […]