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KZNCOGTA intervenes in Ethekwini Metro

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 […]

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KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED AT PREMIER NTULI’S INAUGURATION CEREMONY

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 […]

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DISRUPTIVE RAINS CAUSE FLOODING IN LADYSMITH; KZN DISASTER TEAMS SWIFTLY RESPOND BY EVACUATING FAMILIES TO SAFER PLACES TO SAVE LIVES

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 […]

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DEATH TOLL CAUSED BY INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASES TO 40 PEOPLE WHILE FIVE ARE STILL UNACCOUNTED IN KWAZULU-NATAL

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 […]

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KZN PROVINCIAL HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL AND KHOISAN LEADERS SUCCEEDS IN HOSTING SOCIAL COHESION EVENT EMBEDDED IN ZULU CULTURE AND TRADITIONS IN EMACAMBINI

 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 […]

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WOMEN IN TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP—AMAKHOSI, ONDLUNKULU, AND OMAMA BEZIZWE MEETING WITH MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI

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 […]

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PROVINCIAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROVIDES AID TO VICTIMS OF DESTRUCTIVE WINDS IN ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY.

Zululand – The Provincial Disaster Management team has initiated relief efforts to assist the victims of the destructive winds that wrecked havoc across three municipalities within the Zululand District Municipality on Friday. Our disaster teams, operating under the Zululand District Municipality, swiftly responded to distress calls in the aftermath of the devastation caused by the […]

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CELEBRATION AS KWAZULU-NATAL PREMIER NOMUSA DUBE-NCUBE AWARDS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS TO 17 000 COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAM WORKERS UNDER THE GOVERNMENT’S REFRESHED S’THESHA WAYA WAYA EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE

Pietermaritzburg – In alignment with the province’s revitalized S’thesha Waya Waya employment initiative, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube brought immense joy to the faces of the newly employed Community Work Program workers. The momentous event took place at a bustling Harry Gwala Stadium, where the government unveiled its employment campaign aimed at combating poverty across the […]

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KZN TREASURY AND COGTA LAY BOLD GROUND RULES FOR THE DYSFUNCTIONAL UTHUKELA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

As a proactive and decisive step to provide redress for the dysfunctional UThukela District Municipality, both MEC for Finance, Ms Neliswa Peggy Nkonyeni, and MEC for the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Ms Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, accompanied by their senior officials , called for a full council meeting with the Audit Committee, in order […]

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MEC KHOZA, AND MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI, COLLABORATES TO PRIORITIZE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN IN NQUTHU

Nquthu- KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Social Development Mrs. Nonhlanhla Khoza and her counterparts in the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Bongiwe Sithile-Moloi came together to emphasize the importance of prioritizing education for all children, especially those with disabilities. The MECs visited Inkosi Thathezakhe Special School in Nquthu, where they handed over uniforms to pupils, symbolizing the […]