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The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has called for peace and stability in the Onyango villages in Nongoma, Ward 14, where conflicts between villagers have tragically resulted in 10 fatalities. Today, the MEC led a provincial government delegation to meet with the community, urging an end to the violence that has disrupted […]

As the world commemorates the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, there is a critical need for climate change resilience in our communities. Recent events, such as the wildfires in June and July and the severe snowstorm in October, show just how susceptible our communities are to the effects of climate change. These events underscore […]

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) department is aware of a water outage in the Msunduzi Local Municipality, affecting the northern areas, including wards 28 and 29, since yesterday, Friday, 11 October 2024. The department is actively engaging with the municipality, the bulk water provider uMngeni-uThukela Water, and the Department of Water and Sanitation […]

Pietermaritzburg, 9 October 2024 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, engaged with the Parliament’s Cogta Portfolio Committee, chaired by Dr Zweli Mkhize, during its oversight visit to the Msunduzi Local Municipality today. In his remarks to the Committee, MEC Buthelezi provided an overview of the state of governance and service […]

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has joined the institution of traditional leadership in the province in condemning the tragic incidents that occurred in Matimatolo, under the Umvoti Local Municipality, where four women were killed by unknown gunmen last night. This incident affected the Mpungose family, who were attacked in […]

Scottburgh, 30 September 2024 – The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has announced decisive measures to address governance and service delivery challenges in the uMdoni Local Municipality. This intervention aligns with his commitment to improve service delivery, strengthen governance, and enhance accountability within KwaZulu-Natal’s local government. This morning, the MEC […]

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the suspension of five officials, which includes the Chief Financial Officer, and two Directors which includes the Director for Supply Chain Management. The officials are suspended due to allegations of financial misconduct that occurred in the run-up to the May 2024 elections. The […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]