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Nongoma – The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) held a special meeting today with councillors from the Nongoma Local Municipality to address the recent judgment issued by the Pietermaritzburg High Court regarding the leadership dispute affecting the municipality. Acting Judge Mathenjwa of the Pietermaritzburg High Court rendered a judgment on 15 June, […]
KwaDukuza – The initiative led by Ilembe District Municipality to engage with traditional leadership and Ward Councillors, with the aim of improving service delivery issues, has been commended for its efforts to deepen relations between these key parties for the betterment of rural communities. Mayors, speakers, and councillors from municipalities under the Ilembe District angaged […]
Greytown – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) intervened in the Umvoti Local Municipality to convene a special council meeting, leading to the election of new leadership today, Wednesday the 21 June 2023, after several disputes had hindered progress. The intervention was carried out in accordance with section 29(1A) of the […]
Ladysmith – On Tuesday, 20th June 2023 we met with the Members of the Executive Committee (Exco) and Senior Officials from uThukela District Municipality to discuss issues related to the functioning of the municipality. This meeting is in keeping with the commitments we made when we were given the responsibility of being the Executive Authority […]
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Honorable Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, has expressed deep concern regarding the unspent Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) as the municipal financial year draws to a close. According to the April 2023 Division of Revenue Act (DORA) reports, an amount of over R1.17 billion that was allocated for the MIG remains […]
In the spirit of Africa Day, which marks the 60th anniversary of the formation of the African Union, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, extends her heartfelt congratulations to Ubuhlebezwe Municipality on the official opening of its newly constructed offices. The auspicious occasion, coinciding with Africa Day, signifies a momentous […]
The Greyville Convention Centre in Durban was the place to be on Friday, May 19, 2023, as the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi played host to an unforgettable inaugural gala dinner with Amakhosi. The event was a true celebration of tradition and culture, as esteemed guests and dignitaries gathered to honour and […]
MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI CALLS FOR PEACE AND POLITICAL TOLERANCE DURING BY-ELECTIONS IN THREE KWAZULU-NATAL MUNICIPALITIES As the campaigns for the by-elections in three municipalities draw to a close, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Honourable Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, has called for political tolerance among leaders and voters. The upcoming by-elections are scheduled to take […]
MEC BONGIWE SITHOLE-MOLOI IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE ALTERCATION BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY OF CHARLESTOWN, IN NEWCASTLE AND MAYOR XOLANI DUBE THAT RESULTED IN THE INJURY OF TWO PUBLIC MEMBERS WHO WERE SHOT DURING COMMOTION As the KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, we are very concerned about the unfortunate incident that took place in Charlestown just […]
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) would like to warn municipalities of expected heavy rains that may cause flooding and infrastructural damage. This alert comes following a notice from the South African Weather Service on Sunday, which forecasts heavy rains in various parts of the province from Monday 12 am until 11 […]