Since the introduction of the District Development Model (DDM) there is a perception that it has replaced the Integrated Urban Development Framework (IUDF). These perceptions are not factual and are incorrect. This article will argue how the DDM and IUDF complement each other in addressing major social, spatial, and economic challenges in our country. It […]
Programme Director Ms Avril Williamson, The Director-General of the Department of Cooperative Governance Ms Manthatisi Machepha and Mr. Stephen Buabeng-Baidoo, both representing the African Union Honourable Obed Bapela, Deputy Minister of COGTA Honourable Sipho Hlomuka, MEC for COGTA KZN Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda, Mayor of eThekwini Municipality Cllr Sebenzile Ngangelizwe, Deputy President of SALGA Our distinguished […]
The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Ms. Thembisile Nkadimeng will address the SALGA Women’s Commission (SWC) National Seminar and Local Government Women Leadership Development Masterclass Series under the theme “Reflecting on Tangible Solutions for Gender Equality in Local Government” on 25 August 2021. The seminar aims to, amongst others, reflect on gender […]
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will, on behalf of the Government, sign the African Charter on the Values and Principles of Decentralisation, Local Governance and Local Development. The Minister will sign the Charter following the Presidential Minute and the Instrument of Full Powers authorising the Minister of CoGTA with […]
The Director-General of the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG), Ms. Avril Williamson will as part of commemorating women’s month convene a Virtual Dialogue on Women in Local Government. The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will deliver the keynote address, and the newly appointed Deputy Minister of COGTA, Ms. […]
Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma gazettes and calls the election of all municipal councils and sets 27 October 2021 as the date for such an election. Local Government: Municipal Structures Act (117/1998): Calling and setting a date for Local Government Elections You can download the gazette
Members of the media, Fellow compatriots, Good afternoon. At the conclusion of our first democratic election in 1994, President Nelson Mandela said: “Out of the experience of an extraordinary human disaster that lasted too long, must be born a society of which all humanity will be proud.” Today we are once again confronted by […]
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will brief the media on developments with regards to the 2021 local government elections. – Date: Tuesday, 03 August 2021 – Time: 16h00 – Venue: Virtual Members of the media invited to register for the virtual briefing via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3rNO0UJ NB: After registering, […]
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 a notice which moves the country to Adjusted Level 3 as announced by the President on 25 July 2021. Our Risk-Adjusted Strategy for […]
Inter-provincial travel for leisure may resume and the sale of alcohol will be permitted for off-site and onsite consumption from Monday as the country moves to Adjusted Alert Level 3 lockdown. Addressing the nation on Sunday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the overall decline in new COVID-19 infections meant that it was possible to gradually […]