KZNCOGTA

09 October 2025, Durban – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, continues to lead from the front in strengthening the institution of traditional leadership through the groundbreaking Leadership and Good Governance Programme for Amakhosi. This flagship initiative, a product of a strategic partnership between the KwaZulu-Natal Department of COGTA […]

Gauteng, 02 October 2025 – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has used the Local Government Indaba—currently underway at the Gallagher Conference Centre in Johannesburg—to make bold recommendations aimed at improving service delivery in municipalities. The Local Government Indaba, convened by the Minister of COGTA, Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, has brought […]

Ulundi, 30 September 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (KZN COGTA) has reached a historic milestone with the official approval of the KZN COGTA Pension Fund for Amakhosi by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). This approval confirms that all regulatory requirements have been duly fulfilled, paving the way for […]

Ulundi, 29 September 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management Centre, in collaboration with emergency services, is actively responding to multiple weather-related incidents across the province following heavy rainfall that began yesterday and is expected to persist into tomorrow. While no major incidents have been reported thus far, the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional […]

Mandeni, 29 September 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has commended the Mhlongo clan for their commitment to preserving and celebrating their rich cultural heritage. This took place during a significant event held on Sunday in Ndulinde, Mandeni, which marked the unveiling of the tombstone of the […]

Ulundi, 27 September 2025 – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has placed disaster management teams on high alert ahead of severe weather conditions forecast for Sunday, 28 September 2025. The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 4 warning for disruptive rainfall, expected to affect large parts of […]

Today, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, officially handed over the completed works of the Ekuvukeni Water Supply Project in the Alfred Duma Local Municipality, uThukela District, KwaZulu-Natal. Addressing community members, traditional leaders, and government stakeholders at the Ekuvukeni Sportsfield, Minister Hlabisa emphasized the constitutional importance of water as a […]

Ulundi, 23 September 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the life sentencing of convicted hitman Sabelo Phewa, who was found guilty of the brutal murder of Richmond Municipal Manager Mr Sibusiso Sithole and businessman Mr Amos Ngcobo. The Pietermaritzburg High Court, sitting in Durban, today, […]

Durban, 16 September 2025 – In a landmark move to enhance provincial resilience against natural disasters, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (KZN COGTA) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). This strategic partnership formalises a collaborative effort to fund, develop, and implement a […]

uLundi, 11 September 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has noted with concern yesterday’s protest action by residents of Mondlo in response to load reduction measures. In response to the situation, MEC Buthelezi will visit the community on Friday, 12 September, accompanied by representatives from the Abaqulusi […]