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In the wake of devastating fires that have ravaged large parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called for a review of how funding is allocated to local government, especially for small rural municipalities. The MEC made this call yesterday, 11 July, during a visit to disaster-hit areas […]

This afternoon, MEC Rev. Buthelezi held his first meeting with the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders in Durban. The meeting was also attended by representatives from the Local Houses across the 11 districts in the province. Amakhosi through the Chairperson of the Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, Inkosi Shinga presented […]

Durban, 1 July 2024: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, congratulates Hon. Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa on his appointment as Minister of CooperativeGovernance and Traditional Affairs. With his extensive experience at local government level and his unique background of understanding traditional leadership systems Hon. Hlabisa brings a wealth of experience and knowledge […]

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) alerts the public to fraudulent activities on social media, particularly Facebook, where scammers are using the name of MEC Rev. Thulasizwe D. Buthelezi to deceive individuals by promising jobs in exchange for money. We condemn the actions of these impostors who mislead citizens into believing they […]

Durban, Thursday 27 June: Today, The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, introduced Dr Mike Sutcliffe and Dr Cassius Lubisi as the two Governance Experts appointed by Cogta under section 154 to lead the intervention in Ethekwini. Addressing the Executive Committee the Mec said, “Our aim is to restore Ethekwini to its […]

On the, 18th June 2024, hundreds of people, including leaders of political parties, Amakhosi, government officials, and members of the media gathered at the Woodburn Rugby Stadium to witness the inauguration of KwaZulu-Natal Premier-elect Mr. Thami Ntuli. The august occasion which was directed by the Director-General (DG) Nonhlanhla Mkhize in the Office of the Premier […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

Ladysmith – Amidst a day brimming with commemoration, information exchange, and profound discussions on traditional leadership to conclude Women’s Month, women in traditional leadership roles extend their gratitude to KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, for facilitating a remarkable platform that addressed critical issues impacting them. This event marked a unique […]