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KZN Cogta MEC Welcomes Arrest of Imposter Claiming to be a King in the Amajuba District

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the arrest of Mr Gcina Bethuel Nkosi, who appeared before the Danhausser Magistrates Court, where he was granted bail. He was apprehended by the Danhauser SAPS for falsely claiming to be a king within the Amajuba District. MEC Buthelezi believes that the […]

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KZN COGTA MEC APPRISED OF WORK OF THE COMMISSION ON TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP DISPUTES AND CLAIMS IN FIRST MEETING

The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, met today with the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Commission on Traditional Leadership Disputes and Claims. This Commission, established under the KZN Commissions Act, addresses unresolved traditional leadership disputes and claims. This inaugural meeting between MEC Buthelezi and the Commission served as an opportunity for the […]

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KZN COGTA MEC Conducts Meeting with UKZN Delegation on Empowering Amakhosi

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, today concluded a succesful meeting with a delegation from the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Social Sciences, led by Prof. Vivian Ojong who is the Dean & Head of School and Professor Emeritus Paulus Zulu, Project Manager for the Leadership and Good Governance Programme. This […]

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KZNCOGTA MEC WARNS COMMUNITIES OF POSSIBLE FLOODING RISKS AS SNOW MELTS

The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has praised disaster response teams, first aid responders, social partners, and all government agencies for their swift action following the snowstorm that hit the Midlands on Friday and Saturday. These teams worked tirelessly throughout the weekend under challenging conditions to reach stranded motorists and […]

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WEATHER UPDATE: DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS COORDINATING RELIEF EFFORTS AS LEVEL 8 SNOW WARNING ISSUED FOR KZN

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) convened a Joint Operations Centre (JOC) meeting this morning, where District Disaster Management Centres provided updates on relief efforts following the disruptive snowstorm that affected the interior parts of the province since yesterday. The snowstorm has blocked major routes, including the R74 (Harrismith to Bergville), R74 Greytown/Colenso Road, […]

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MAJOR ROUTES CLOSED DUE TO SNOW: RESIDENTS URGED TO POSTPONE TRAVELS IN SNOW-AFFECTED AREAS

Disaster Management teams are actively monitoring conditions across the province as heavy snowfall and rain continue to affect various areas. The severe weather has resulted in the closure of the N3 between Harrismith and Tugela Toll, as well as the R617 between Kokstad and Underberg. Additionally, routes such as the N2 Ingeli and N3 Mooi-River […]

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KZN COGTA ISSUES URGENT WARNING AS LEVEL 6 SNOWSTORM APPROACHES

19 September 2024 The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, warns residents of severe weather conditions expected to affect large parts of the province from tomorrow, Friday, 20 September, until Saturday, 21 September. The latest warning issued by the South African Weather Service indicates that Level 6 disruptive snow can be expected […]

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KZNCOGTA MEC ALARMED AT CONTINUED MALADMINISTRATION IN ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi has instructed Ethekwini Mayor Cllr.  Cyril Xaba to ensure that the decision to suspend Deputy City Manager for Trading Services, Mr Sibusiso Makhanya, taken on 13 September 2024, is rescinded within 72 hours.   The Executive Committee of a Municipality is not empowered by law […]

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KZN COGTA MEC CONCERNED ABOUT INCREASED REPORTS OF MALADMINISTRATION IN ETHEKWINI

The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has today written to the Mayor of eThekwini Metro, Cllr Cyril Xaba, expressing concerns over reports received by the department. These reports, some from whistleblowers, allege fraud, corruption, maladministration, and statutory non-compliance within the eThekwini Metro. The MEC views eThekwini Metro as the province’s […]

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MEC REV. THULASIZWE BUTHELEZI LAUNCHES GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AWARENESS PROGRAMME IN ILEMBE DISTRICT

Mandeni, 30 August 2024 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, today launched a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) awareness programme in the Macambini area under the Mandeni Local Municipality. The event was attended by members of the KZN Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, including Inkosi Mathaba and Inkosi […]