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Ulundi, 3 January 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has announced the distribution of R34.1 million to all Traditional Councils in the province. These funds, collected from traditional levies and held in trust by the department, will be returned to the respective traditional authorities, including accrued interest, from […]
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the successful prosecution and sentencing of Mr Fezile Bho Zama, who has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. This followed his conviction for vandalising the Ezinqoleni Water Pump Station, where he stole […]
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has today welcomed the arrests of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Speaker of Nongoma Local Municipality on charges of fraud and corruption. These arrests, he said, send a strong message that corruption will not be tolerated and demonstrate the government’s commitment to rooting out corruption […]
Nquthu Local Municipality: The lives of residents in the small town of Nquthu have significantly improved following a R30 million investment by the department to enhance basic services. This investment includes the rollout of solar street lights and the electrification of 500 households. Today, the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, visited […]
Nondabuya, Jozini Local Municipality: The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has announced an investigation into the R151 million Nondabuya water scheme. This project was intended to deliver water to 2,400 households within the Jozini Local Municipality but has failed to meet its objectives. Today, during a fact-finding mission in Ward 19, […]
The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has called for peace and stability in the Onyango villages in Nongoma, Ward 14, where conflicts between villagers have tragically resulted in 10 fatalities. Today, the MEC led a provincial government delegation to meet with the community, urging an end to the violence that has disrupted […]
As the world commemorates the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, there is a critical need for climate change resilience in our communities. Recent events, such as the wildfires in June and July and the severe snowstorm in October, show just how susceptible our communities are to the effects of climate change. These events underscore […]
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) department is aware of a water outage in the Msunduzi Local Municipality, affecting the northern areas, including wards 28 and 29, since yesterday, Friday, 11 October 2024. The department is actively engaging with the municipality, the bulk water provider uMngeni-uThukela Water, and the Department of Water and Sanitation […]
Pietermaritzburg, 9 October 2024 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, engaged with the Parliament’s Cogta Portfolio Committee, chaired by Dr Zweli Mkhize, during its oversight visit to the Msunduzi Local Municipality today. In his remarks to the Committee, MEC Buthelezi provided an overview of the state of governance and service […]
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has joined the institution of traditional leadership in the province in condemning the tragic incidents that occurred in Matimatolo, under the Umvoti Local Municipality, where four women were killed by unknown gunmen last night. This incident affected the Mpungose family, who were attacked in […]