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KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has welcomed two remaining convictions of its former officials in the infamous R7.5-million staff fraud case that rocked the department in 2015. “The conviction of two former officials and their custody ahead of sentencing sends a strong message that embezzlement of public funds cannot be tolerated,” […]
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has welcomed today’s judgement by the Pietermaritzburg High Court which has effectively prevented an electricity power supply to the residents and businesses of Newcastle local municipality due to debt owed to Eskom. “Today’s judgement is a welcome relief to the residents and businesses of Newcastle […]
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka is urging municipalities in the province to cooperate closely with the office of the Auditor General in ensuring a successful audit season and a conducive environment for the Auditor-General team. MEC Hlomuka made the call following a high-profile meeting with the Auditor General’s office […]
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka officially launched the Harry Gwala District Multi Planting Season Programme at eZidweni, in Ward 4 at the Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma local municipality this morning. Through this district-wide programme, the Provincial Government has invested R12- million to assist residents with farming. This support will include the […]
Greetings ladies and gentlemen of the media Thank you very much for gracing this media briefing organised by the Provincial House of Traditional Leaders with your presence. Introduction The Provincial House of Traditional Leaders held its ordinary session from the 30th of September to the 1st of October 2019. The meeting focused on a […]
A novel initiative to provide educational and job opportunities for young people has been announced by the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal, Sipho Hlomuka. The Graduate support and placement program will see over 500 youth being recruited and trained in various fields that are of demand to the local government sector, […]
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has noted with great concern the publication of a notice by Eskom in which the power utility threatens to cut the electricity supply to Newcastle on Monday, 30 September from 6am. This notice comes at a time when the department, together with the Provincial Treasury […]
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has expressed his shock and sadness at the passing of Inkosi Magutshwa Bhekinkosi Simelane (62) of the Simelane Traditional Council in uPhongolo. The inkosi passed away following a short illness. “Inkosi Simelane took on the traditional post in 1988 and has since led […]
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has condemned the violence that occurred at the Newcastle local municipality where a brick allegedly thrown by striking workers hit and injured the mayor, Cllr Ntuthuko Mahlaba. “This attack on the mayor is not taken lightly by the department since mayors are public […]
“Africa continues to bear the brunt of climate change more than any other continent. Millions of dollars’ worth of infrastructure is wiped out every year due to bad weather conditions. This calls for all of to act as one in the fight against Climate Change” these were the words by Cooperative Governance and Traditional […]