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ULUNDI, 27 May 2025 – The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has condemned the assassination attempt on Inkosi Simphiwe Cele of the Vukuzithathe Traditional Authority in eZinqoleni, located within the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality. This attack, which occurred today, is very concerning as it paints a picture of a growing […]

ULUNDI, 27 May 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has assigned senior officials to engage with the leadership of the Mpendle Local Municipality. This action follows reports indicating the municipality’s inability to fully compensate its employees. The department has received concerning information regarding the municipality’s financial standing, including partial […]

uLundi, 27 May 2025 – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the arrest of a suspect implicated in the brutal murder of Umngeni Local Municipality Councillor and Chief Whip, Mr Nhlalayenza Ndlovu. Councillor Ndlovu was tragically gunned down at his Masosheni home near Mpophomeni in December 2023. This arrest […]

Phongola – His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini performed the Ukuthela Amanzi custom with five amakhosi from various clans in KwaZulu-Natal. This ceremony is part of the installation process for an Inkosi. The event took place at the Emashobeni Royal Palace in uPhongolo on Friday. Ukuthela Amanzi custom is mandatory, as prescribed by the KwaZulu-Natal Traditional […]

Nkandla, 8 May 2025 – Less than a month after announcing plans to build the Nkandla Disaster Management Centre, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, working with the Nkandla Local Municipality, has moved swiftly to prepare for the multimillion-rand project. As part of the Nkandla Integrated Service Delivery Programme held […]

Ulundi, 05 May 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, today conducted an on-site inspection of the Cogta offices in Ulundi, which remain closed following significant storm damage that occurred in February this year. During the visit, MEC Buthelezi was accompanied by senior officials from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public […]

Ulundi, 29 April 2025 – Disaster management teams promptly attended to an incident within the Msunduzi Local Municipality following the structural compromise and damage sustained by two residential properties. The event transpired on Sunday, 27 April 2025, at approximately 17h00 in the Nhlazatshe Shayamoya Locality, situated within Ward 11 of the municipality. Initial reports indicate […]

Durban, 26 April 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, today announced the relocation of families whose residences were destroyed by the recent mudslide in eThekwini, uMlazi P Section. This morning, MEC Buthelezi engaged with the Mnguni, Madondo, Mazibuko, and Msomi families, whose homes were impacted by the mudslide yesterday. […]

PIETERMARITZBURG, 25 April 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, tabled the R1.9 billion Vote 11 Budget Policy Speech for the 2025/26 financial which is aimed at strengthening local governance, supporting traditional leadership, and stimulating economic activity across the province. In a resolute address, MEC Buthelezi emphasised the commitment to […]

Ulundi, 17 April 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has conveyed his condolences to the family affected by a tragic incident in Utrecht. Yesterday, in ward 1 of the eMadlangeni Municipality, under the Amajuba District, a taxi attempting to cross the Ncamndane river was swept away by […]