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… Continue reading MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI CONGRATULATES UBUHLEBEZWE MUNICIPALITY AS SHE INAUGURATES ITS NEW OFFICES ON AFRICA DAY
MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI HOSTS GALA DINNER WITH AMAKHOSI
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… Continue reading MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI HOSTS GALA DINNER WITH AMAKHOSI
MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI CALLS FOR PEACE AND POLITICAL TOLERANCE DURING BY-ELECTIONS IN THREE KWAZULU-NATAL MUNICIPALITIES
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… Continue reading MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI CALLS FOR PEACE AND POLITICAL TOLERANCE DURING BY-ELECTIONS IN THREE KWAZULU-NATAL MUNICIPALITIES
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
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… Continue reading 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
KZN COGTA WARNS PUBLIC OF HEAVY RAINS THAT MAY CAUSE FLOODING ON MONDAY
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… Continue reading KZN COGTA WARNS PUBLIC OF HEAVY RAINS THAT MAY CAUSE FLOODING ON MONDAY
MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI HAND OVER CELL PHONES TO AMAKHOSI AS SHE COMMITS TO ADDRESS ISSUES PERTAINING LOCAL HOUSES OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS
As part of the efforts to strengthen the institution of traditional leadership, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative governance and traditional affairs, Honourable Bongiwe-Sithole Moloi handed over cell phones to Amakhosi as makes commitments to attend to the matters limiting the functionality of traditional houses. During a two-day meeting held in Durban that concluded on Friday, members… Continue reading MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI HAND OVER CELL PHONES TO AMAKHOSI AS SHE COMMITS TO ADDRESS ISSUES PERTAINING LOCAL HOUSES OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS
KZNCOGTA CONDEMNS VIOLENT MOB WHO BARRICADED ENTRANCE TO UTHUKELA COUNCIL SITTING
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department condemns the conduct of a mob that barricaded the entrance to the council sitting of the UThukela District, which was scheduled to sit on Friday. The meeting was a result of the successful petition by the councillors within the council, who wrote to the MEC requesting her to… Continue reading KZNCOGTA CONDEMNS VIOLENT MOB WHO BARRICADED ENTRANCE TO UTHUKELA COUNCIL SITTING
KZN COGTA MEC BONGIWE SITHOLE-MOLOI, CONDEMNS ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF MKHAMBATHINI MUNICIPALITY’S SPEAKER
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Honourable Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, has learned with shock and sadness of the attempted assassination of the Speaker of Mkhambathini Local Municipality, Councillor Thembalikho Gwala, and the subsequent killing of his bodyguard, Samkelo Chili. According to reports, the incident occurred on Saturday, April 29, 2023, when Cllr Gwala… Continue reading KZN COGTA MEC BONGIWE SITHOLE-MOLOI, CONDEMNS ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF MKHAMBATHINI MUNICIPALITY’S SPEAKER
MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI DELIVERS THE VOTE 11 BUDGET SPEECH FILLED WITH TANGIBLE DELIVERABLES
Ms. Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, presented the R2.4 billion budget for the department to the KZN Provincial Legislature in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday, April 20. The Member of the Executive Committee (MEC) delivered her first Budget Policy Speech, in which she detailed the important priorities for the department in the 2023–24… Continue reading MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI DELIVERS THE VOTE 11 BUDGET SPEECH FILLED WITH TANGIBLE DELIVERABLES
The Provincial Government is coordinating relief for communities affected by last week’s storm in King Cetshwayo
The rollout of social relief to communities affected by the severe thunderstorms that hit surrounding communities within the King Cetshwayo District has commenced in earnest. Today we visited the community of Mabhunyeni in Ward 7 under Mfolozi Local Municipality and Ngwelezane under the uMhlathuze local municipality, where disaster management teams are still busy with assessments… Continue reading The Provincial Government is coordinating relief for communities affected by last week’s storm in King Cetshwayo