KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI ENCOURAGES MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPROVE IN SERVICE DELIVERY AS SHE BESTOWS MUNICIPAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI ENCOURAGES MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPROVE IN SERVICE DELIVERY AS SHE BESTOWS MUNICIPAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS Pietermaritzburg – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, has encouraged municipalities to draw inspiration from those that are excelling in various programmes to improve service delivery at the local government level. These were… Continue reading KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI ENCOURAGES MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPROVE IN SERVICE DELIVERY AS SHE BESTOWS MUNICIPAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

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KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF SLAIN COUNCILLOR NDUKENHLE DUMA OF NONGOMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

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It is with sadness and deep concern that we have lost yet another Ward Councillor in our province, Cllr Ndukenhle Duma of Nongoma Local Municipality, in a brutal attack that also tragically claimed the life of an innocent child. According to the information we have gathered, Cllr Duma was viciously attacked and killed by unknown… Continue reading KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF SLAIN COUNCILLOR NDUKENHLE DUMA OF NONGOMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

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KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI COMMENDS THE CONVICTION OF THE MASTERMINDS BEHIND THE MURDER OF INKOSI MZOMUHLE ZONDI IN NKANDLA

Pietermaritzburg – As the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs we wish to express our appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the police and the justice system in apprehending and sentencing the masterminds behind the brutal killing of Inkosi Mzomuhle Zondli in Nkandla in 2021. The culprits Lizzy Zondi, the stepmother of Inkosi… Continue reading KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI COMMENDS THE CONVICTION OF THE MASTERMINDS BEHIND THE MURDER OF INKOSI MZOMUHLE ZONDI IN NKANDLA

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DISRUPTIVE RAINS CAUSE FLOODING IN LADYSMITH; KZN DISASTER TEAMS SWIFTLY RESPOND BY EVACUATING FAMILIES TO SAFER PLACES TO SAVE LIVES

Ladysmith – The KwaZulu-Natal Disaster Management Teams have provided a swift response to the flooding in Ladysmith town and surrounding areas, which was caused by heavy rains last night. Our teams, including SAPS, Traffic Police, Emergency Services, and social partners, were on high alert, closely monitoring different areas due to the level 2 warning issued… Continue reading DISRUPTIVE RAINS CAUSE FLOODING IN LADYSMITH; KZN DISASTER TEAMS SWIFTLY RESPOND BY EVACUATING FAMILIES TO SAFER PLACES TO SAVE LIVES

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DEATH TOLL CAUSED BY INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASES TO 40 PEOPLE WHILE FIVE ARE STILL UNACCOUNTED IN KWAZULU-NATAL

Pietermaritzburg – The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management would like to provide an update on the death toll recorded in the months of December and January as a result of inclement weather. As our teams continue with assessments, the number of people who have tragically passed away has increased to 40, with five still reported as… Continue reading DEATH TOLL CAUSED BY INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASES TO 40 PEOPLE WHILE FIVE ARE STILL UNACCOUNTED IN KWAZULU-NATAL

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KZN COGTA COMMENDS MUNICIPALITIES RECEIVING NATIONAL BLUE DROP CERTIFICATION AWARDS

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) extends heartfelt congratulations to the municipalities within our province that were honored with National Blue Drop Certifications during the prestigious awards ceremony held at Emperors Palace in Ekurhuleni on Tuesday, 05 December 2023. The Department of Water and Sanitation, under the leadership of Minister Senzo… Continue reading KZN COGTA COMMENDS MUNICIPALITIES RECEIVING NATIONAL BLUE DROP CERTIFICATION AWARDS

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KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI SENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF CLLR NHLALAYENZA NDLOVU OF UMNGENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

It is with profound shock and sadness that one of our municipalities has yet again lost a public representative through a heinous act that continues to plague our province. Cllr Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, who was also the Chief Whip of Umngeni Local Municipality, was brutally murdered in his home on Tuesday evening. As the department, we… Continue reading KZN COGTA MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI SENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF CLLR NHLALAYENZA NDLOVU OF UMNGENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

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A NEW ERA FOR SECRETARIES OF TRADITIONAL COUNCILS AS KZN COGTA PROVIDES ESSENTIAL TOOLS OF TRADE TO IMPROVE THE WORK OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS

Ladysmith – Hundreds of Traditional Council’s Secretaries (TC Secretaries) rejoiced as the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal, Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, handed over tools of trade, marking a new chapter in their work. Over 300 TC Secretaries from all Traditional Administration Centers in the province gathered in Ladysmith on where MEC Sithole-Moloi handed… Continue reading A NEW ERA FOR SECRETARIES OF TRADITIONAL COUNCILS AS KZN COGTA PROVIDES ESSENTIAL TOOLS OF TRADE TO IMPROVE THE WORK OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS

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KZN PROVINCIAL HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL AND KHOISAN LEADERS SUCCEEDS IN HOSTING SOCIAL COHESION EVENT EMBEDDED IN ZULU CULTURE AND TRADITIONS IN EMACAMBINI

 On Saturday, 18 November 2023, scores and scores of people of various age groups from iLembe District and surroundings came out to witness and partake in a social cohesion event organised and hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial and Khoi-San Leaders (KZNPHTKL) in partnership with the provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.     The… Continue reading KZN PROVINCIAL HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL AND KHOISAN LEADERS SUCCEEDS IN HOSTING SOCIAL COHESION EVENT EMBEDDED IN ZULU CULTURE AND TRADITIONS IN EMACAMBINI

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KZN DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS ACT SWIFTLY IN RESPONSE TO INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGES AND EVACUATE FAMILIES AS HOMES GOT DAMAGED AND SUBMERGE IN WATER DUE TO HEAVY RAINS

Update Media Statement17 October 2023 Pietermaritzburg – Our disaster management teams, in collaboration with the Joint Operation Cluster involving all municipalities and law enforcement agencies, have swiftly responded to the infrastructure and home damages caused by persistent rains. Families whose homes were damaged and submerged in water have been successfully evacuated. As our teams continue… Continue reading KZN DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS ACT SWIFTLY IN RESPONSE TO INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGES AND EVACUATE FAMILIES AS HOMES GOT DAMAGED AND SUBMERGE IN WATER DUE TO HEAVY RAINS

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