The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department dispatched senior officials on Friday, 10 March to officially communicate the decision of the Provincial Executive Council to recognise Ntokozo Mkhwanazi as Inkosi of the Mpunkunyoni Traditional Council in line with the decision of the royal family. The visit that took place in Mtubatuba saw the senior officials,… Continue reading KZN COGTA HANDSOVER CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO INKOSI OF THE MPUNKUNYONI TRADITIONAL COUNCIL IN UMTUBATUBA
Zulu Monarch opens KZN Provincial House of Traditional Leaders
On the 7 th of March 2023, the Old Legislature in Ulundi was brimming with colourful traditional attires and cultural performances, as part of the day’s celebrations on the opening of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders. The opening of the house, which was presided over by His Majesty, the King of… Continue reading Zulu Monarch opens KZN Provincial House of Traditional Leaders
KZNCOGTA PROVIDES CLARIFICATION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF UMDONI MUNICIPAL MANAGER
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department notes the article published on news24 titled “KZN municipal manager fails to produce undergraduate qualifications.” In the article, the qualifications of the Municipal Manager of the uMdoni Local Municipality, Ms. Thabisile Ndlela, are called into question by unnamed sources that the publication claims are from within the municipality.… Continue reading KZNCOGTA PROVIDES CLARIFICATION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF UMDONI MUNICIPAL MANAGER
MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI COMMENDS LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR BUSTING MAJOR CABLE THEFT SYNDICATE
The work being done by law enforcement agencies to combat the vandalising of public infrastructure by criminal syndicates continues to bear fruit with the latest breakthrough in Durban this week, where R5 million worth of copper was recovered by law enforcement agencies who arrested five suspects between the ages of 27 and 42 for possession… Continue reading MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI COMMENDS LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR BUSTING MAJOR CABLE THEFT SYNDICATE
MEC Sithole-Moloi leads a mop operation in Newcastle following heavy rains
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Bongi Sithole Moloi, led mop-up operations in Newcastle, under the Amajuba District, where two people and an infant lost their lives during the floods that struck parts of the district. In Danhausser Municipality, two people, Nokubonga Mchunu, 22, and Thulani Mabaso, 52, lost their lives when they were… Continue reading MEC Sithole-Moloi leads a mop operation in Newcastle following heavy rains
KZNCOGTA DEPLOYS 475 INTERNS AS PART OF THE NEW INTAKE TO BOOST SERVICE DELIVERY IS KZN MUNICIPALITIES
The KZN department of Cooperative Affairs and Traditional Affairs has deployed 475 newly appointed graduates to the province’s municipalities in order to boost service delivery. The graduates are part of the 24-month internship programme which is funded by the department. Through this multi-award winning programme graduates gain valuable on the job training in fields such… Continue reading KZNCOGTA DEPLOYS 475 INTERNS AS PART OF THE NEW INTAKE TO BOOST SERVICE DELIVERY IS KZN MUNICIPALITIES
KZNCOGTA MEC Zikalala mourns passing of Ugu District Mayor Cllr Mthiyane
We learned this morning of yet another tragedy that has befallen the Ugu District Municipality with the unexpected passing of the Mayor, Cllr Phumlile Mthiyane in the early hours of this morning. Her passing has left us devastated and in disbelief. We lost a gentle giant in the sphere of local government, who took on… Continue reading KZNCOGTA MEC Zikalala mourns passing of Ugu District Mayor Cllr Mthiyane
MEC Zikalala mourns the passing of Ugu District Municipal Manager
This morning, we learned with shock and sadness of the passing of Dr. Eliiot Ntombela, who was the municipal manager of the Ugu District Municipality. Dr. Ntombela’s passing this morning, following a short illness, leaves a gaping hole within the sphere of local government within our province. As a dedicated servant, Ntombela went beyond the… Continue reading MEC Zikalala mourns the passing of Ugu District Municipal Manager
MEC Zikalala calls on Newcastle Speaker to investigate racist remarks attributed to DA Councillor
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department is concerned with media reports that attribute racist remarks to a Newcastle councillor. The department calls upon the Speaker of the Municipality to investigate these distressing allegations. Councillors are public representatives and should work towards creating social cohesion within their communities. Saying someone should not have been elected… Continue reading MEC Zikalala calls on Newcastle Speaker to investigate racist remarks attributed to DA Councillor
MOP UP OPERATIONS CONTINUE FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINS IN KZN
Mop-up operations continue following the heavy rains experienced by large parts of the province this week. Proactive measures that were taken by disaster management teams ensured communities were fully aware of the actions they needed to take should they find themselves caught up in an incident. We therefore wish to commend disaster management teams for… Continue reading MOP UP OPERATIONS CONTINUE FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINS IN KZN