The institution of traditional leadership within our province continues to face several challenges. Yesterday we learned of the shocking murder of Induna of Osuthu Traditional Council Mr Maphemba Ntuli together with three people. Circumstances surrounding these murders are unclear. As a department we call for calm and for law enforcement agencies to be given the… Continue reading KZN Cogta MEC calls for urgent police action following the murder of Induna of Osuthu Traditional Council and three other people
KZN Cogta MEC Zikalala encourages communities in Mkhanyakude to explore opportunities in Agriculture
The provincial government continues to encourage communities, especially in the Mkhanyakude District to explore opportunities that are provided by agriculture. This morning, in our role as the Political Champion of the Mkhanyakude District under Operation Sukuma, we officially launched the Multi Planting Season programme for the District. This programme is aimed at promoting food security… Continue reading KZN Cogta MEC Zikalala encourages communities in Mkhanyakude to explore opportunities in Agriculture
KZNCOGTA MEC Zikalala mourns the passing of Inkosi Mbhele of Nkandla
A great tree has fallen within the institution of traditional leadership in our province. We have this morning learned of the sudden passing of Inkosi Totali Protas Mbhele (70) of Amaphuthu Traditional Council, under the Nkandla Local Municipality in the King Cetshwayo District. We are deeply saddened by the passing of a community builder who… Continue reading KZNCOGTA MEC Zikalala mourns the passing of Inkosi Mbhele of Nkandla
Kzncogta MEC is concerned with allegations surrounding Councillors
As the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs department, we continue to call for Councillors in our municipalities to hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct when it comes to the respect of the country’s rule of law. The latest developments that have taken place within the sphere of local government concerning the conduct of… Continue reading Kzncogta MEC is concerned with allegations surrounding Councillors
DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS CONTINUE TO BE ALERT AS A SECOND WEATHER WARNING WAS ISSUED FOR THE NORTHERN PART OF KZN
Disaster Management teams continue to be on alert following the latest weather warning that was issued by the South African Weather Service which warns of severe thunderstorms this afternoon into the evening in the areas under the districts of Amajuba, uThukela and uMzinyathi. These inclement weather conditions bring the possibility of strong damaging winds, excessive… Continue reading DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS CONTINUE TO BE ALERT AS A SECOND WEATHER WARNING WAS ISSUED FOR THE NORTHERN PART OF KZN
KZNCOGTA continues to call for action from Abaqulusi municipality, against Councillor Khumalo
The Department continues to call for action from Abaqulusi municipality, against Councillor Khumalo after the incident where he told mourners at a funeral how the municipality would blatantly disregard the rule of law. While the department notes that his political party is contemplating taking steps against him, the utterances made by Cllr Khumalo demonstrate the… Continue reading KZNCOGTA continues to call for action from Abaqulusi municipality, against Councillor Khumalo
KZNCOGTA MEC ZIKALALA WARNS COMMUNITIES TO TAKE SHELTER AS SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FORECAST FOR KZN
The inclement weather conditions expected in the province during the spring have started, the latest warning which comes from the South African Weather Service indicates that severe thunderstorms can be expected this afternoon over parts of uMzinyathi, iLembe and King Cetshwayo districts, with an above-average risk of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, excessive… Continue reading KZNCOGTA MEC ZIKALALA WARNS COMMUNITIES TO TAKE SHELTER AS SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FORECAST FOR KZN
KZNCOGTA MEC SIHLE ZIKALALA CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION FOLLOWING UTTERANCES BY ABAQULUSI COUNCILLOR
Freedom of association is one of the founding principles of our country’s democratic dispensation. No one has a right to threaten workers based on their political affiliations. We are gravely concerned about the footage that is widely circulating on social media platforms which shows an office bearer from the Abaqulusi Local Municipality speaking during a… Continue reading KZNCOGTA MEC SIHLE ZIKALALA CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION FOLLOWING UTTERANCES BY ABAQULUSI COUNCILLOR
KZN PROVINCIAL FIRM ON COMMITMENT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY AND WATER FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES
As the provincial government, we are fully committed to expanding access to electricity and water for rural communities, yesterday, 30 September, we officially switched on the Siphofu Electrification project in uMzumbe ward 12 which connects 334 households to the grid for the very first time. We also commissioned a production borehole in KwaMgayi ward 8.… Continue reading KZN PROVINCIAL FIRM ON COMMITMENT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY AND WATER FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES
KZNCOGTA MEC ZIKALALA PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LATE IBAMBABUKHOSI KHUMALO IN MOVING FUNERAL IN NONGOMA
On Friday, 23 September, we joined hundreds of mourners in paying tribute to late Ibambabukhosi Dr Dumisani Blasius Khumalo, 76 of the Osuthu Traditional Council, at a moving funeral ceremony that was held at KwaGqikazi TVET College in Nongoma. Khumalo was murdered last week Saturday, 17 September by unknown gunmen. He truly left an indelible… Continue reading KZNCOGTA MEC ZIKALALA PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LATE IBAMBABUKHOSI KHUMALO IN MOVING FUNERAL IN NONGOMA