KZNCOGTA

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has today welcomed the arrests of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Speaker of Nongoma Local Municipality on charges of fraud and corruption. These arrests, he said, send a strong message that corruption will not be tolerated and demonstrate the government’s commitment to rooting out corruption […]

Nquthu Local Municipality: The lives of residents in the small town of Nquthu have significantly improved following a R30 million investment by the department to enhance basic services. This investment includes the rollout of solar street lights and the electrification of 500 households. Today, the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, visited […]