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TAXI SWEPT AWAY BY RIVER IN UTRECHT CLAIMS ONE LIFE, KZN COGTA MEC EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES

Ulundi, 17 April 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has conveyed his condolences to the family affected by a tragic incident in Utrecht. Yesterday, in ward 1 of the eMadlangeni Municipality, under the Amajuba District, a taxi attempting to cross the Ncamndane river was swept away by […]

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KZN COGTA MEC CONDEMNS MURDER OF INDUNA GWALA

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has condemned the assassination of Induna Aaron Gwala, which occurred on Sunday in the eMaphephetheni, in ward 2 eThekwini. Reports indicate that unknown assailants attacked Induna Gwala at his residence, resulting in his death. MEC Buthelezi has expressed his shock and sadness at this act […]

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KZN COGTA MEC AND HIS HOLINESS UNYAZI LWEZULU PARTICIPATE IN SOD-TURNING CEREMONY FOR SIVANANDA PEACE CENTRE IN GROUTVILLE

GROUTVILLE, 15 April 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, alongside His Holiness Unyazi Lwezulu, today participated in the sod-turning ceremony for the Sivananda World Peace Foundation International Peace, Yoga & Wellness Centre in Groutville. The event marked the official commencement of construction for a facility envisioned […]

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KZNCOGTA MEC Welcomes R317 million in additional Water Grant Allocation for KZN Municipalities

uLundi, 15 April 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the decision by the Department of Water and Sanitation to increase the allocation of critical grant funding aimed at improving water access within various municipalities in the province. The Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and […]

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KZN Cogta and Social Partners to Build Nine New Houses for Nongoma Families Affected by Crater

NONGOMA, 12 April 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has announced that Cogta, in collaboration with social partners Old Mutual, the Red Cross, Al Imdaad Foundation, and the Themba Njilo Foundation, will be constructing a total of nine new houses for families residing in Ophiyaneni, Nongoma, […]

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KZN COGTA MEC Welcomes Chinese Government Disaster Relief Donation to the value of R1 million to the people of Kwazulu Natal

Mandeni, 11 April 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, today welcomed the donation of relief valued at R1 million from the Chinese government. The handover occurred during the official launch of the Winter Season Disaster Awareness Campaign held at Mandeni Local Municipality. Representatives from the Chinese Embassy joined MEC […]

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KZNCOGTA MEC Applauds Municipalities for Infrastructure Grant Performance

Durban, 9 April 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi has commended several municipalities within the province for their exceptional performance in the utilisation of the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG). Their good performance has resulted in an additional allocation of funding, totalling R30 million, being awarded to these high-achieving municipalities. […]

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Minister Hlabisa and MEC Cogta honour Inkosi Biyela in Nkandla Ceremony

NKANDLA, 6 April 2025 – Inkosi Bhekizwe Biyela of the eMahlayizeni Traditional Authority was celebrated for his 48 years of service during a ceremony held at the Nkandla stadium on Friday, 4 April 2025. The event which was attended by thousands of residents, including the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, […]

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KZNCOGTA MEC ANNOUNCES IZINDUNA EXCELLENCE AWARDS

uLundi, 3 April 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), under the leadership of MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has announced the establishment of the Izinduna Excellence Awards. This initiative aims to recognise and strengthen the institution of traditional leadership within the province. The MEC conveyed this announcement during a meeting […]

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KZN COGTA MEC WELCOMES HIGH COURT JUDGEMENT ON RBM DISPUTE AS AFFIRMATION OF AMAKHOSI’S RIGHTS

ULUNDI, 1 April 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the judgement handed down by the Pietermaritzburg High Court on 26 March 2025. The judgement relates to the RBM mining dispute between Amakhosi of the Mkhwanazi, Dube, Mbonambi, and Sokhulu communities, and Richards Bay Mining (Pty) Ltd and […]