Ministerial Engagement with Mayors of Metropolitan Municipalities The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, is today leading a strategic engagement with Mayors of South Africa’s Metropolitan Municipalities. He is joined by the Deputy Minister of CoGTA, Dr Namane Masemola; the President of SALGA, Cllr Stofile; and MECs for CoGTA in
Minister Hlabisa to Lead National Customary Initiation All‑Inclusive Stakeholder Dialogue The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, will convene a National Customary Initiation All‑Inclusive Stakeholder Dialogue on 16 February 2026 in Gauteng. The dialogue forms part of government’s intensified efforts to strengthen safe initiation practices ahead of the 2026 Winter
DEPUTY MINISTER DR MASEMOLA TO MEET WITH THE PHOKENG TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY ON SERVICE DELIVERY ISSUES The Deputy Minister of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Namane Dickson Masemola will meet with the Phokeng Traditional Authority. The Deputy Minister will be joined by the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS, MR VELENKOSINI HLABISA, AT THE JOINT STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION OF THE FORUM FOR SOUTH AFRICAN MAJESTIES AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN QUEENS COUNCIL Salutations !!! I greet you all warmly and thank you for gathering here at the East London ICC for this important strategic
Official 2026 Wards Handover Ceremony Marks Key Milestone for Local Democracy The official handover of the 2026 ward boundaries marked a significant constitutional and governance milestone as the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) formally transferred the final wards to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), signalling the start of preparations for the next local government elections. Delivering
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS, MR VELENKOSINI HLABISA, AT THE WARDS HANDOVER CEREMONY Programme Director; Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), Mr Mosotho Moepya; Commissioners of the IEC; Chairperson of the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB), Mr Thabo Manyoni; Leadership of the National House and Traditional Leaders
REMARKS BY MINISTER VELENKOSINI HLABISA AT MS BABITA DEOKARAN ANNUAL LECTURE Programme Director, distinguished representatives of Stellenbosch University’s School of Public Leadership, the Anti-Corruption Centre for Education and Research, our partners across civil society and business, honoured guests, and above all the Deokaran family; thank you for inviting me to this Annual Lecture in Babita’s
Deputy Minister Prince Burns-Ncamashe closes the AEME Earthquake Response Exercise Deputy Minister Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe today delivered the closing address of the Africa–Europe–Middle East (AEME) Earthquake Response Exercise, emphasising human vulnerability, shared responsibility and the need for global partnerships in disaster management. He reminded delegates that no country can face disasters alone, saying: “It is
DEPUTY MINISTER DR MASEMOLA PRESENTS SECTION 154 SUPPORT TO THE NELSON MANDELA BAY METRO The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Dr Namane Dickson Masemola, supported by MEC of CoGTA – Mr Zolile Williams, returned to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBMM). The engagement with the council was guided by the
MINISTER HLABISA URGES VIGILANCE AS WETTER-THAN-NORMAL SUMMER SEASON IS PREDICTED The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, calls on all communities across South Africa to exercise heightened caution as the country enters a summer season expected to bring above-normal rainfall. According to the latest seasonal forecast issued by the South