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ULUNDI, 26 JUNE 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has extended his congratulations to Dr. Nomfundo Mcoyi on her election as the new President of the South African Funeral Practitioners Association (SAFPA). As the first female president of this association, Dr. Mcoyi continues to be a trailblazer, setting […]

24 June 2025 – Dr. Thabo Makgoba, the Archbishop of Cape Town, today urged world leaders to pursue peace and called for prayers for leaders and communities affected by conflict. The Archbishop made these remarks at the Leadership Series, hosted by KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi. The event, held in […]

uLundi, 21 JUNE 2025-UNGQONGQOSHE woMnyango wezokuBusa ngokuBambisana nabaHoli boMdabu, uMfu Thulasizwe Buthelezi, uhloniphe amakhosi aseNdlunkulu angu-8, ngeqhaza alibamba ekuqinisekini ukuthi ingoma iyathuthuka ezindaweni zawo. Lokhu kwenzeke kwi-Gala Dinner, ebeyibanjelwe eCoastlands Hotel, eMusgrave, lapho bekunomcimbi wokuhlonipha nokubonga amakhosi, izinduna kanjalo namagoso amaqembu azobe enandisa namhlanje emcimbini Ingoma kaZwelonke, ehlelwa nguMnu Xolani Mcineka nekomidi lakhe. Kuzokhumbuleka ukuthi […]

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi presided over the signing of contract for 100 youth from KwaHlabisa and Nongoma, who will take part in the flagship programme that is part of the Expanded Public Works Programme. The Local Government Support Flagship Programme is aimed at supporting small municipalities with additional […]

Manguzi, 17 June 2025 – The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, today announced significant multimillion-rand investments into the uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality. These substantial commitments form part of the departments ongoing efforts to uplift residents, foster economic empowerment, and stimulate sustainable growth within the municipality. During a ceremony held at the […]

June 13, 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, in a significant partnership with DStv and Mzansi Magic, today hosted an exclusive pre-screening of the highly anticipated second season of Shaka iLembe. The prestigious event, held at the Isibaya Casino, brought together a distinguished audience including Amakhosi, […]

ULUNDI, 4 June 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has deployed Disaster Response teams to address a significant fire at the Kennedy Road Informal Settlement in Durban. Emergency services, including fire and rescue personnel and the South African Police Service, are currently on-site, working to evacuate […]

uLundi, 28 June 2025 – In line with his commitment to fostering increased financial and economic independence within the institution of traditional leadership, the KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, yesterday conducted the Amakhosi Local Economic Development Support Programme in the Ilembe District. This initiative involved the distribution of essential […]

ULUNDI, 27 May 2025 – The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has condemned the assassination attempt on Inkosi Simphiwe Cele of the Vukuzithathe Traditional Authority in eZinqoleni, located within the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality. This attack, which occurred today, is very concerning as it paints a picture of a growing […]

ULUNDI, 27 May 2025 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has assigned senior officials to engage with the leadership of the Mpendle Local Municipality. This action follows reports indicating the municipality’s inability to fully compensate its employees. The department has received concerning information regarding the municipality’s financial standing, including partial […]