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ILLEGAL ELECTRICITY CONNECTIONS KILL THREE CHILDREN IN PIETERMARITZBURG, KZN COGTA MEC HLOMUKA CALLS FOR ACTION

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has called for action to hold accountable those who are responsible for the illegal electricity connections that killed three children this afternoon at the Jika Joe informal settlement in Pietermaritzburg. Hlomuka expressed his shock and sadness at this tragic incident which has led to […]

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KZN COGTA MEC HLOMUKA CONDEMNS ATTACK ON PROVINCIAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTRE

Pietermaritzburg: KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has condemned the attack on the Provincial Disaster Management Centre in Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg. This evening unknown assailants torched two vehicles at the centre which is home to the department’s disaster management officials. The attack is believed to be related to the unrest that […]

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KZN COGTA MEC HLOMUKA SENDS CONDOLENCES AS LIGHTNING STRIKE LEAVE ONE PERSON DEAD IN NQUTHU

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has sent condolences to the Langa family in Nquthu following the tragic incident that occurred on Tuesday where an 18-year-old member of the family was killed during a lightning strike at their residence in Ndindindi (Ward 13). Reports received by the department indicate that […]

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KZN COGTA MEC HLOMUKA WELCOMES APPOINTMENT OF COGTA PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE CHAIR

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has congratulated Hon. Zinhle Lindeka Immaculate Cele MPL on her appointment to the position of chairperson of the Cogta Portfolio Committee in the Provincial Legislature. The position became vacant with the passing of Hon. Ricardo Mthembu MPL in July. Speaking about the appointment, Hlomuka […]

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MEC NTULI AND MEC HLOMUKA SIGN JOINT AGREEMENT WITH KZN PROVINCIAL HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS TO BOLSTER CRIME-FIGHTING EFFORTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

To augment the KZN Provincial Government’s crime prevention efforts and crime-fighting interventions in rural areas, KZN MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Bheki Ntuli together with KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka signed a protocol agreement with the KZN Provincial House of Traditional Leaders under the leadership of Inkosi […]

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MEC NTULI AND MEC HLOMUKA TO SIGN PROTOCOL AGREEMENT WITH PROVINCIAL HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS TO BOLSTER CRIME FIGHTING IN KZN

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Bheki Ntuli together with the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Sipho Hlomuka will tomorrow, 26 November 2020, preside over the signing of the Protocol Agreement with the KZN Provincial House of Traditional Leaders which is under the leadership of Inkosi Chiliza, in order to promote […]

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STATE-OF-THE- ART UGU FIRE AND RESCUE CENTRE LAUNCHED BY KZN COGTA MEC HLOMUKA IN PREPARATION FOR SUMMER SEASON

Port Shepstone: KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka this morning officially opened the state-of-the-art, R14-million Ugu Fire and Rescue Centre in Port Shepstone. The newly built centre houses fire and rescue teams that will be supporting all municipalities under the Ugu district. According to Hlomuka, today’s launch is a key […]

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KZN COGTAMEC HLOMUKA CONDEMNS SENSELESS MURDER OF INDUNA HLABISA

Durban: KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has learned with shock and sadness of the assassination of Induna Prince Hlabisa of the Matshamnyama Hlabisa Traditional Council in the uMkhanyakude district. He was murdered last night at his home by unknown gunmen. The loss of Induna Hlabisa is yet another attack […]

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KZN COGTA MEC HLOMUKA TO LAUNCH MULTI-MILLION RAND FIRE AND RESCUE CENTRE IN UGU

Durban: As part of strengthening the province’s ability to manage and respond to natural disasters, KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka will be launching the state-of-the-art Ugu Fire and Rescue Centre tomorrow Tuesday, 24 November, in Port Shepstone. The launch comes at a time when KZN continues to experience inclement […]

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BODY OF MISSING 22-YEAR-OLD RECOVERED IN UMLAZI, AS MOP-UP OPERATIONS CONTINUE ACROSSKZN FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINS

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has sent condolences to the Mcilikazi family following the recovery of the body of their daughter Ziyanda who had gone missing on Wednesday evening when she has swept away while crossing the river in Umlazi F Section (eThekwini metro). The recovery of the body […]