KZNCOGTA

KZNCOGTA The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, (formerly Local Government) was renamed to realign it with national imperatives.
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The core of its new and expanded mandate is to radically improve coordination within government and between government and civil society, traditional leaders and private sector with the noble intention of enhancing the impact of public spending and mobilizing resources so that more and better quality service delivery and development can be achieved faster. In a nutshell, the Department is tasked w

ith improving the entire government delivery chain by ensuring better accountability and coordination in planning, budgeting, implementation, support, monitoring and evaluation.

⚠️ LEVEL 4 WEATHER WARNING | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMSThe South African Weather Service has issued a Level 4 warning for seve...
04/09/2026

⚠️ LEVEL 4 WEATHER WARNING | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS

The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms across parts of southern KwaZulu-Natal on Friday, 4 September 2026.

Affected areas include Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, uBuhlebezwe, uMdoni, uMuziwabantu, uMzimkhulu, uMzumbe, Impendle, Ingwe, Ray Nkonyeni, Underberg and Greater Kokstad.

Residents are urged to remain vigilant as heavy rain, damaging winds and excessive lightning may cause flooding, infrastructure damage and dangerous conditions.

PICTURES: KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi is about to co...
01/09/2026

PICTURES: KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi is about to commence the series of government meetings with the People’s Republic of China counterparts. MEC Buthelezi is leading the provincial delegation to the Guangzhou City in Guangdong Province in southern China on a benchmarking mission particularly on disaster management matters. MEC Buthelezi is accompanied by Mayors and senior management of the department.

As we step into September, KZN COGTA remains focused on strengthening local government, supporting municipalities and Tr...
01/09/2026

As we step into September, KZN COGTA remains focused on strengthening local government, supporting municipalities and Traditional Leadership working towards better services for the people of KwaZulu-Natal.

Here’s to a month of progress, purpose and Inspiring New Hope.

A New Week, a Renewed Commitment to serving our communities.Together, we continue building responsive local government a...
31/08/2026

A New Week, a Renewed Commitment to serving our communities.
Together, we continue building responsive local government and inspiring new hope.


27/08/2026

EXPLAINER: KZN Cogta MEC Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi clarifies to the SABC why the department labelled Umkhanyakude District’s intention to spend R15 million on water tankers as reckless and irresponsible expenditure.

PRINCE MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI DAY:KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev. Thulasizwe Bu...
27/08/2026

PRINCE MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI DAY:

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi joined hundreds of people including amabutho and izintombi at KwaPhindangene Palace in Nkonjeni, Ulundi. The occasion, which brought senior government leaders including Minister of Cogta Hon. Velenkosini Hlabisa, KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli among others, is to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi who dedicated his life to the nation. The 27 August marks his birthday, uMntwana wa KwaPhindangene would be 98 years old today.

At the KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council (KZNCC) 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner, MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi reaffirm...
26/08/2026

At the KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council (KZNCC) 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner, MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi reaffirmed the KwaZulu Natal Government’s commitment to working alongside faith based institutions to strengthen social cohesion, promote ethical leadership and build peaceful, stable and thriving communities.

KZN COGTA MEC Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi has just arrived at the Golden Horse Hotel to deliver a message of support at th...
26/08/2026

KZN COGTA MEC Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi has just arrived at the Golden Horse Hotel to deliver a message of support at the KZNCC 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner.

KZNCOGTA MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi has arrived at Mandleni Community Hall in Ward 3, uMsinga Local Municipality ...
26/08/2026

KZNCOGTA MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi has arrived at Mandleni Community Hall in Ward 3, uMsinga Local Municipality to participate in the Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS)/District Development Model (DDM) Day. The programme brings government services directly to communities, providing residents with access to essential services and a platform to raise service delivery concerns.



26 AUGUST 2026MEC THULASIZWE BUTHELEZI CONDEMNS UMKHANYAKUDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY’S RECKLESS LENDING SPREE*ULUNDI*, The...
26/08/2026

26 AUGUST 2026

MEC THULASIZWE BUTHELEZI CONDEMNS UMKHANYAKUDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY’S RECKLESS LENDING SPREE

*ULUNDI*, The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (KZNCOGTA), Thulasizwe Buthelezi, strongly condemns the uMkhanyakude District Municipality.

Decision to incur R15 million is reckless and reveals an astonishing disregard fiscal prudence

This financially unsound decision was detailed in a public notice under Section 46(3) of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).

The notice outlines the municipality’s intention to enter into a 36-month instalment sale agreement.

The total cost is R14,619,714.00 for five specialized water tankers. That is approximately R2.92 million per vehicle.

MEC Buthelezi views this proposed transaction as completely unnecessary and financially irresponsible. It is a direct threat to the financial stability of the municipality.

The district is already struggling under the weight of financial mismanagement and adverse audit outcomes.

“Just this week, KZNCOGTA dispatched 5 water tankers free of charge to uMkhanyakude,” stated MEC Buthelezi. “We covered Jozini, Big 5 Hlabisa, Umhlabuyalingana, and Mtubatuba. We did this precisely to alleviate the severe water crisis in the district without adding a single cent of debt to the community.”

KZNCOGTA will cover the day to day operational expenses of these 5 water tankers including diesel and drivers.

“This issue for equipment could be resolved through proper intergovernmental coordination.”

MEC Buthelezi calls on the Mayor of Umkhanyakude, Cllr Siphile Mdaka and the Executive Committee to cancel this ill-conceived transaction with immediate effect.

KZNCOGTA will continue to monitor the situation closely. The department will exercise its constitutional oversight powers to protect public resources and defend the interests of the residents of uMkhanyakude.

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