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KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has expressed his condolences to the families of four people that lost their lives during severe thunderstorms that took place this weekend in the Mkhanyakude District.    The victims are believed to have been struck by lightning during this weekend’s thunderstorms, which affected the […]

KZN MEC for Cooperative and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Jozini local municipality and the families of the employees who lost their lives in an accident that took place in Mtubatuba on Saturday. According to reports received by the department, five Jozini staff members perished during an accident […]

The water shortages for Skhemelele and Mtikini communities in Ward 6, 9, 13 and 16 of the uMhlabuyalingana local municipality, under the uMkhanyakude district in the far north of KwaZulu-Natal, will soon be a thing of the past thanks to a R30-million water project. These were the words of assurance given to hundreds of community […]

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka, who is also the Harry Gwala District political champion under Operation Sukuma Sakhe, today handed over R13-million worth of plant equipment to assist the Harry Gwala district family of municipalities with service delivery. Hlomuka hailed the handover of plant equipment, which comprises of two […]

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has condemned the cold-blooded murder of Khaya Sithole who served as ward 1 councillor in the Msinga municipality and who was gunned down in full glare of the public shortly after attending a council event on Thursday evening. “We condemn this heinous act in […]

KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has welcomed two remaining convictions of its former officials in the infamous R7.5-million staff fraud case that rocked the department in 2015. “The conviction of two former officials and their custody ahead of sentencing sends a strong message that embezzlement of public funds cannot be tolerated,” […]

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has welcomed today’s judgement by the Pietermaritzburg High Court which has effectively prevented an electricity power supply to the residents and businesses of Newcastle local municipality due to debt owed to Eskom. “Today’s judgement is a welcome relief to the residents and businesses of Newcastle […]

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka is urging municipalities in the province to cooperate closely with the office of the Auditor General in ensuring a successful audit season and a conducive environment for the Auditor-General team. MEC Hlomuka made the call following a high-profile meeting with the Auditor General’s office […]

KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka officially launched the Harry Gwala District Multi Planting Season Programme at eZidweni, in Ward 4 at the Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma local municipality this morning. Through this district-wide programme, the Provincial Government has invested R12- million to assist residents with farming. This support will include the […]

Greetings ladies and gentlemen of the media Thank you very much for gracing this media briefing organised by the Provincial House of Traditional Leaders with your presence.   Introduction The Provincial House of Traditional Leaders held its ordinary session from the 30th of September to the 1st of October 2019. The meeting focused on a […]