KZNCOGTA
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Sipho Hlomuka has learned with shock and dismay of the assassination of Inkosi Sifiso Derrick Cele, 47, of the KwaCele Traditional Council in the uMdoni Local Municipality. Inkosi was attacked last night by unknown gunmen who opened fire on him while he was at his home. In the […]
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has directed disaster management teams across the province to be on high alert as more rains are expected this weekend in the northern parts of KZN. The latest report received from the South African Weather Service indicates that there is a severe risk of […]
KZN MEC for Cogta Sipho Hlomuka has embarked on a two-day visiting to the Zululand District Municipality where he will be assessing the ongoing efforts to provide appropriate relief to families affected by the heavy rains that struck the northern parts of the province as a result of tropical cyclone Eloise. The District is […]
Pietermaritzburg: KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has expressed his sadness on learning of the news of the passing of Inkosi Elliott Zamokuhle Mkhize of the uKuthula Traditional Council in the uMdoni local municipality under the Ugu district. Inkosi passed away yesterday following a short illness. Hlomuka has sent condolences to the […]
KZN Cogta MEC Hlomuka has also learned with great sadness of the passing of the struggle stalwart Alfred Duma, aged 94. Duma held a special place in the hearts of many within the province for his bravery in the face of adversity as he stood against the apartheid regime. In him, the province and country […]
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has learnt with shock and sadness the news of the untimely passing of the Mayor of the King Cetshwayo District, Cllr Nonhle Mkhulisi. Mkhulisi passed away following a short illness in the early hours of this morning. Hlomuka has sent his condolences to the […]
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Sipho Hlomuka has warned residents across the province to exercise extreme caution when approaching large bodies of water. This warning from the MEC, comes following three incidents that were reported yesterday in the Jozini Municipality where three people are believed to have drowned. In the first incident two […]
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka today assigned a team of senior officials to table before the Msunduzi and Richmond councils a report on the forensic investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, maladministration and statutory non-compliance at these municipalities in terms of Section 106(1)(b) of the Municipal Systems Act. The […]
Hon. Minister for Cogta, Dr Dlamini-Zuma; Hon. MEC for Cogta in Limpompo; Hon. MEC for Cogta in Mpumalanga; Members of the media We would first like thank the Minister for convening this important briefing for us to update the nation on our response as a province to the heavy downpours we experienced the 24th and 25th of […]
Pietermaritzburg: KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka called on residents of northern KZN exercise caution as heavy rains in that region continue. Since yesterday, heavy rains have been reported in the uMkhanyakude district and in parts of King Cetshwayo and Zululand districts. Disaster management teams have responded to […]