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Cooperative Governance Traditional Affairs, Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Gazettes Disaster Regulations on Electricity Constraint

The regulations are as a result of the Minister declaring a state of Disaster on Impact of Severe Electricity Supply Constraints on society

Following the special Cabinet meeting held on 27 February 2023, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), has today, in terms of Section 3 and 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), gazetted the disaster management regulations on electricity constraints. The regulations are…

Cooperative Governance Traditional Affairs, Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma congratulates newly reconstituted National House of Traditional and Khoi-San leaders

The members of the House elected Kgosi Thabo Milton Seatlholo as the new Chairperson and unanimously elected Nkosi Langa Mavuso as the Deputy Chairperson

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has congratulated the reconstituted National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL) and wished the newly elected leadership well in executing their responsibilities.  The reconstitution of the National House, conducted in terms of the Traditional and Khoi-San…

Cooperative Governance Traditional Affairs, Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma congratulates new premier of Gauteng

The new leadership under Premier Lesufi will surely be able to continue the good work done in this province under the stewardship of the former premier

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma congratulates the new Premier of Gauteng Province, Mr. Panyaza Lesufi as elected on Thursday, 6 October 2022 in a special sitting of the provincial legislature. After eight years of dedication, selfless leadership and commitment to the development…

Cooperative Governance Traditional Affairs, Republic of South Africa
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Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma extends National State of Disaster on COVID-19 to 15 February 2022

Extension of the National State of Disaster by a month

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has in terms of section 27(5)(c) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), Gazetted the extension of the National State of Disaster on Covid-19 until 15 February 2022.  The extension takes into account…

Cooperative Governance Traditional Affairs, Republic of South Africa
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Coronavirus - South Africa: Minister Dlamini Zuma statement on the Covid-19 alert level 1 amended regulations

Government implores people to observe and adhere to all the non-pharmacetical interventions in an effort to mitigate against the possibility of a resurgence

Following the decision of Cabinet, and upon recommendation of the Minister of health, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs(COGTA), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma designated under section 3 and 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has gazetted amendments to directions relating to alert…

Cooperative Governance Traditional Affairs, Republic of South Africa
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Government begins process of Recognising King of Amampondo

Government has begun the process of implementing the court judgment by recognising Kumkani Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau as the King of the amaMpondo people

The Constitutional Court on 11 September 2018 upheld the findings of the Commission on Traditional Leadership Disputes and Claims that Kumkani Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau is the rightful King of AmaMpondo. Government has begun the process of implementing the court judgment by recognising Kumkani Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau as the King of…

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South Africa: Minister Zweli Mkhize has not Undertaken Official Travel Abroad

The response to that question had clearly stated that the Minister has not undertaken official travel outside the borders of the country

The Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) wishes to correct a Sunday newspaper report that claimed that the Minister has travelled solo internationally since his appointment. This is factually incorrect. Dr Zweli Mkhize has not travelled in his official capacity internationally since he was appointed by President Cyril…

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South Africa: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) appoints Spokesperson

Mr Zondi brings along extensive experience in the field having worked as a journalist and also having occupied positions as spokesperson for the Ministries of Labour and Police and in the private sector

The Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs  (CoGTA) has appointed seasoned communicator and journalist, Mr Musa Zondi, as Media Liaison Officer and Spokesperson. Mr Zondi brings along extensive experience in the field having worked as a journalist and also having occupied positions as spokesperson for the Ministries of Labour…

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South Africa: Warning About Fake Minister Mkhize Facebook Account

The Ministry condemns this fraudulent and mischievous use of the Minister’s profile, name and photographs

The Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) wishes to alert social media users and the public about the existence of fake and fraudulent facebook accounts under the name of COGTA Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize. The Ministry condemns this fraudulent and mischievous use of the Minister’s profile, name and…

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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Mkhize to Explore Partnership with Institute of South African Municipal Accounting Officers (ISAMAO) to Professionalise Local Government

Minister Mkhize raised concern about the high employee turnover in municipalities which affects preservation of institutional memory and contributes to management instability

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Zweli Mkhize, has met with the board members of the Institute of South African Municipal Accounting Officers (ISAMAO) in Cape Town today to explore areas of collaboration to promote good governance, efficient financial management and general management effectiveness in municipalities.…