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DISASTER DEATH TOLL RISES IN KWAZULU-NATAL AS MOP-UP OPERATIONS AND ASSESSMENT CONTINUE IN ETHEKWINI AND OTHER PARTS OF THE PROVINCE

The Provincial Disaster Management Teams have recorded two more deaths in the Ugu District as mop-up operations continue in areas affected by heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday. The death toll is now nine people after the recovery of two bodies in KwaQololoqo in the Umzumbe area under the Ugu District. The two men, Sithembiso […]

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KZN MEC BUTHELEZI SEALS LANDMARK DISASTER RISK REDUCTION PARTNERSHIP WITH PRIVATE SECTOR & NGOS

Durban, 19 February 2025 – In a proactive move to bolster disaster resilience across KwaZulu-Natal, MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, will sign a ground-breaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with key social partners. This landmark agreement formalises a powerful alliance to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation efforts throughout the […]

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KZNCOGTA MEC Condemns Attacks on Eskom Staff, Calls for Community Support

Durban, 10 February 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (KZNCOGTA) MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has strongly condemned the recent attack and hijacking of an Eskom employee in Dlangubo, within the uMlalazi Local Municipality. The MEC has also expressed growing concern about the broader trend of attacks targeting essential service personnel in the province. […]

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KZN COGTA MEC AND ESKOM KZN FORGE PARTNERSHIP TO ROLL OUT INFRASTRUCTURE

Durban, 7 February 2025 – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, and Eskom KZN leadership, led by General Manager Kevin Pillay, met today to address the province’s pressing electricity challenges. This crucial meeting forms part of MEC Buthelezi’s ongoing initiative to tackle issues hampering local government and ensure communities’ needs are […]

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KZN COGTA MEC CONDEMNS MURDER OF MANDENI MUNICIPALITY WARD COUNCILLOR

Durban, 5 February 2025 – The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has condemned the murder of Mandeni Local Municipality Ward Councillor, Phendukani Mabhida. Councillor Mabhida was attacked by unknown gunmen at his home in KwaSithebe Township on Tuesday evening. Cllr Mabhida served as the ward councillor for Ward 18 having […]

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KZN Cogta MEC Welcomes Progress in Electricity Restoration by Eskom

Abaqulusi, 3 February 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) announces progress in restoring electricity to communities affected by the removal of transformers. This initiative is a result of a partnership between Eskom and the department. In the Abaqulusi Municipality, the community of Mondlo has seen improvements, with 13 out […]

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HIS MAJESTY KING MISUZULU KAZWELITHINI ADDS HIS VOICE TO SAVE ITHALA BANK

I have been instructed by His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini to express to the Zulu Nation His Majesty’s concern at the impending liquidation of ITHALA BANK. His Majesty views ITHALA as an important and indispensable structure of the Zulu Kingdom which carries historical, cultural, and economic significance. In this regard, His Majesty has instructed me […]

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JOY AND CELEBRATION AS KZN COGTA MEC AWARDS 15 FULL BURSARIES TO DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS WHO EXCELLED IN THE 2024 MATRIC

It was a moment of joy and celebration as the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, awarded 15 full bursaries to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who excelled in their 2024 matric results. The inspiring handover ceremony took place in Durban on Saturday, where MEC Buthelezi and parents gathered to offer […]

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KZN COGTA MEC ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION OF R34.1 MILLION TO EMPOWER AMAKHOSI

Ulundi, 3 January 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has announced the distribution of R34.1 million to all Traditional Councils in the province. These funds, collected from traditional levies and held in trust by the department, will be returned to the respective traditional authorities, including accrued interest, from […]

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COGTA MEC WELCOMES 15-YEAR SENTENCE FOR SABOTEUR OF CRITICAL WATER SUPPLY INFRASTRUCTURE IN UGU

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the successful prosecution and sentencing of Mr Fezile Bho Zama, who has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. This followed his conviction for vandalising the Ezinqoleni Water Pump Station, where he stole […]