KZNCOGTA
KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has exercised its constitutional prerogative to directly intervene in the governance and management of Mtubatuba and Richmond local municipalities. It is for the first time that a direct intervention in terms of section 139(1)b of the constitution has been implemented in two municipalities in a […]
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube, today handed over a 100 title deeds to members of the community and also announced the rebuilding of Inkonkoni Primary in uMlaza V Section, during a community engagement at Nkonkoni Primary School, which is situated in uMlaza’s ward 88. When the MEC visited the school and the ward 88 […]
The KZN Provincial House of Traditional Leaders was officially opened today by His Majesty the King, Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu at the Old Legislative Building in Ulundi which houses the institution. The annual opening is a key moment in the province’s calendar of events when the King addresses amakhosi on pressing issues affecting communities across […]
KZN Department for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) is offering a R100 000 reward for information leading to the arrest of individuals responsible for the torching of departmental offices in Mayville in the early hours of the morning. The SAPS and Fire Services are still working on the scene of last night’s fire. The […]
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Nomusa Dube-Ncube today announced that the Provincial Executive Council has taken decisive action against widespread allegations of mismanagement and nepotism at Abaqulusi local municipality by placing it under administration in terms of section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution. Today Cogta Head of Department Thando Tubane delivered the […]
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Nomusa Dube-Ncube yesterday visited the township of uMlaza, in the eThekwini Metro where she encouraged residents to take responsibility for the cleanliness of this important township. Dube-Ncube also engaged ward 88 residents on the various service delivery challenges they are experiencing. Chief among the concerns expressed […]
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has welcomed the 12-year prison sentence without the option of a fine or suspension handed down by the Commercial Crimes Court to the mastermind of the theft of R7.5-million of departmental funds that occurred almost four years ago. The main accused, Mex Dladla, who […]
KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has dispatched disaster management teams to various areas across the province where last night’s heavy storms wreaked havoc in local communities over the weekend. More inclement weather is expected in the province during this week. Teams have been dispatched to Nkelabantwana location in Bulwer where strong […]
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Nomusa Dube-Ncube has commended Isizwe samaNtungwa under the leadership of Inkosi Siphamandla Khumalo for being innovative in tackling social ills and fostering a better sense of community through the annual Qomintaba Cultural Festival which took place in Utrecht in the eMadlangeni municipality today. The festival is […]
KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has welcomed the judgement by the Pietermaritzburg High Court which upheld the decision by the MEC for COGTA Nomusa Dube-Ncube, to decline approving the appointment of the current serving municipal managers in Nkandla and uMthonjaneni Municipalities. Dube-Ncube approached the court following refusal by the two municipalities […]