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Media Statement: THOUSANDS SET TO TAKE PART IN 2019 Mandela Day Marathon

“This year’s Mandela Day Marathon promises to exceed all expectations” -these were the words of KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Sipho Hlomuka who convened a press briefing at the Mandela Capture Site in Howick today to give updates on the 2019 edition of this Iconic race. “We are very excited that the marathon […]

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MEDIA STATEMENT: KZN COGTA MEC MOURNS FORMER MAYOR OF NDWEDWE AND INKOSI NTULI OF KWAMAPHUMULO

MEDIA STATEMENT: KZN COGTA MEC MOURNS FORMER MAYOR OF NDWEDWE AND INKOSI NTULI OF KWAMAPHUMULO 21 June 2019 KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has learned with great shock and sadness of the senseless murder of the former Mayor of Ndwedwe local municipality, Cllr Maxwell Hadebe, who was gunned down […]

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Media Statement: Millions of rands announced by MEC Hlomuka for resettling flood victims

MEDIA BRIEFING ON REBUILDING EFFORTS IN THE WAKE OF KZN EASTER FLOODS BY HON. S. HLOMUKA KZN MEC FOR COGTA DURBAN: 11 JUNE 2019 Ladies and gentlemen of the media Thank you for availing yourselves for today’s media briefing. The purpose of this engagement is to give an update on the progress we are making […]

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MEDIA STATEMENT: KZN COGTA MEC MOURNS PASSING OF INKOSI MKHWANAZI

  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; […]

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MEC Hlomuka to meet Eskom to prevent electricity switch-offs in municipalities

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 […]

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MEC Hlomuka gives marching orders to Cogta management

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 […]

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MEC Hlomuka welcomes appointment of Mshwathi Municipality Mayor

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 […]

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EMOTIONAL FAREWELL AS CHURCH AND MOTOR ACCIDENT VICTIMS ARE LAID TO REST

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 […]

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KZN HEAVY RAINS UPDATE DEATH TOLL FROM KZN RAINS REACHES 32 AS AUTHORITIES CONTINUE TO ASSESS DAMAGES

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 […]

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Local government excellence on display as Kokstad achieves universal access to electricity

  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 […]