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Cogta Thrashes IFP’s propaganda and conspiracy theory on water related interventions in Nquthu.

The embattled eMadlangeni municipality in Utrecht, Northen KwaZulu-Natal, which was placed under provincial administration in terms of section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution, following the collapse of governance and service delivery, was paid a visit today by the KZN Cogta MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube where she addressed over 3000 community members who had gathered at the White City Sports Grounds at ward 2 on 31.01.17.

The KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has dismissed as ludicrous the claim by the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) that it is using water provision programmes to campaign for votes in the Nquthu municipality. The IFP’s claims are a subterfuge to divert attention from the fact that it is fully responsible together… Continue reading Cogta Thrashes IFP’s propaganda and conspiracy theory on water related interventions in Nquthu.

Cogta MEC vows harsh consequences for mayors of poorly performing municipalities

“Stop relegating your responsibilities, delegation is not relegation” - this is a stern warning issued by the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, at an urgent meeting with mayors, councillors and municipal managers of municipalities that have caused KZN to regress from 22 clean municipal audits last year to this year’s 11 in the current municipal audit year 2015/2016. She read the riot act to the poor performing Municipalities. These included uMkhanyakude, uMzinyathi and Amajuba district municipalities and Mooi Mpofana, Inkosi Langalibalele, Msunduzi, Uphongolo, and Big Five Hlabisa local municipalities. The meeting took place in Durban on 13.04.17

“Stop relegating your responsibilities, delegation is not relegation” – this is a stern warning issued by the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, at an urgent meeting with mayors, councillors and municipal managers of municipalities that have caused KZN to regress from 22 clean municipal audits last year to this year’s 11… Continue reading Cogta MEC vows harsh consequences for mayors of poorly performing municipalities

Criminal Prosecution For Voter Fraud In Nquthu

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube visiting the Nquthu local municipality to assess the state of readiness for the by-elections scheduled to take place on 24 May this year. Progress on water and electrification projects were also monitored on 05.04.17

Community members who allow themselves to be bussed into areas where they do not legally reside for municipal by-elections will face prosecution for voter fraud. This is a stern warning issued by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube, during the visit to Nquthu municipality where she inspected the state of preparedness for upcoming… Continue reading Criminal Prosecution For Voter Fraud In Nquthu

Dube-Ncube calls on amakhosi to heed call by Zulu King to tap into ocean economy

His Majesty the King of the Zulu nation Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube during the installation of Inkosi Langalasembo Mkhize. The ceremony was also attended by the former African Union chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Former KwaZulu-natal premier Dr Zweli Mkhize, Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dlomo, members of the Zulu Royal House Hold, Amakhosi, Amabutho, goverment officials and over 3000 community members at the in Umbumbulu in Ethekwini on 31.03.17

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Nomusa Dube-Ncube says that for the province to make a dent on poverty and inequality, amakhosi should take the Zulu monarch’s call to tap into ocean econony seriously. Dube-Ncube echoed the king’s sentiments during the installation of Inkosi Langelasembo Mkhize in Egoji in Mbumbulu where the… Continue reading Dube-Ncube calls on amakhosi to heed call by Zulu King to tap into ocean economy

mec assures madlangeni community of continued support for their municipality

The embattled eMadlangeni municipality which had been placed under provincial administration in terms of section 139(1)b of the Constitution following the collapse of governance and service delivery, was paid a visit today by KZN Cogta MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube who addressed over 3000 community members at the White City Sports Grounds in Ward 2 of the… Continue reading mec assures madlangeni community of continued support for their municipality

zulu monarch pays tribute to struggle heroes before thousands on kzn south coast

The king of the Zulu nation, his Majesty Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, today paid tribute to apartheid struggle hero and activist Ahmed Kathrada and long-time comedian and beloved actor Joe Mafela, both of whom brought hope to many in the country during the darkest of hours of apartheid. His Majesty paid these tributes today before thousands… Continue reading zulu monarch pays tribute to struggle heroes before thousands on kzn south coast

KZN Cogta MEC decries manipulators as electoral court delays phongolo by-election

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube speaking at the Institute for Municipal Finance Officials conference attended by Mayors and Municipal Finance officials from across the country’s 257 municipalities at the Durban ICC on 04.10.16

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Nomusa Dube-Ncube has expressed disappointment that there are still individuals who wish to manipulate municipal by-elections as the Electoral Court rules to delay a Phongolo by-election until the local voters’ roll has been rectified. MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube has had to postpone and approve new date for… Continue reading KZN Cogta MEC decries manipulators as electoral court delays phongolo by-election

Thousands welcome restoration of ubukhosi to Dube clan in Richardsbay

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Nomusa Dube-Ncube today presided over an imbizo which saw some 3000 people from the Dube clan gather to welcome the appointment of Inkosi Mfanazonke Dube as the rightful traditional leader within the Dube clan of the uMhlathuze local municipality on 28.03.17

Media Invite: Thousands gather for feedback on restoration of ubukhosi of Dube clan

Mr. Mbongiseni Mfanazonke Dube of Ubukhosi of Dube in Mpembeni just outside Richardsbay is the right heir to the throne. KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nomusa Dube-Ncube made that announcement on 25.01.17

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Nomusa Dube-Ncube will tomorrow be convening a historic imbizo with the Dube clan in the King Cetshwayo district municipality where she will give feedback on the restoration of ubukhosi for this clan. This historic gathering is part of efforts by the provincial government to restore the… Continue reading Media Invite: Thousands gather for feedback on restoration of ubukhosi of Dube clan

Reports of two casualties of torrential rains in ugu

KZN Cogta’s disaster management teams have reported that as a result of the persistent rains that have occurred in the province over the past few days, a mother and a child drowned last night while crossing uMthamvuna River at Kwajali in the Ugu district. “Our prayers are with the family and the community of the… Continue reading Reports of two casualties of torrential rains in ugu