KZNCOGTA
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has expressed his sadness at the passing of Inkosi Mzokhulayo Mkhwanazi (52) of the kwaMpukunyoni Traditional Community in Mtubatuba local municipality, following a short illness. MEC Hlomuka has expressed condolences on behalf of the premier and the people of the province of KwaZulu-Natal; […]
The new KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka is moving swiftly to prevent Eskom-imposed power cuts in debt-laden municipalities by engaging directly with the power utility and one affected municipality that is facing an imminent electricity switch-off. “As a department that oversees municipalities, we are intervening in the matter […]
The newly appointed KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has today given his marching orders to managers within the department. MEC Hlomuka met with the senior management in Pietermaritzburg where he outlined his vision for the department and what he expects from the various managers. In his address, the MEC […]
The newly appointed KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Mr Sipho Hlomuka has congratulated the newly elected mayor of the uMshwathi local municipality Cllr Mandla Zondi. The appointment of Cllr Zondi follows the tragic passing of uMshwathi Mayor, Cllr Zandile Mbhele in February this year. MEC Hlomuka has expressed his well wishes […]
There was a sombre mood as scores of people gathered in Esikhawini, Ulundi, KwaMqhwakazi and Howick to bid farewell to the 13 victims of the church disaster and the five who lost their lives in a motor vehicle accident during Easter weekend. Today mass funerals took place in various parts of the province, including uLundi […]
KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) is urging residents and visitors to the province to remain on full alert and if threatening situations arises vacate and move to higher ground after a night of heavy rains Disaster relief efforts are in progress in all affected areas. “Heavy rains have since claimed 32 […]
Tears of joy could not be contained by Nomahomba Mkhize (58) of Shayamoya village when KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nomusa Dube-Ncube, together with Mayor of Greater Kokstad Cllr Bheki Mtolo and Harry Gwala District Mayor Cllr Mluleki Ndobe, visited her household on the occasion of Kokstad local municipality’s celebration of […]
Life in the rural village of Mjintini in Msinga will never be the same again following the switch-on of 124 local households by KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Nomusa Dube-Ncube today. The switch-on was a significant moment for the local residents who now have access to electricity for the very […]
“I am here today because of the intervention that you have made in my life: I now have a home and have been able to finish my studies – all because of you,” these were the emotional words uttered by Ndabenhle Buthelezi of eMahlabathini – one of 200 bursary holders and interns in the Department […]
MEDIA BRIEFING FOLLOWING THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF SECTION 139(1)b INTERVENTION AT MSUNDUZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY STATEMENT BY NOMUSA DUBE-NCUBE KZN MEC FOR COGTA PIETERMARITZBURG: 9 APRIL 2019 Ladies and gentlemen of the media Thank you for availing yourselves for this important media briefing to announce measures that are intended to bring about the long-term stability of the […]