MINISTER VELENKOSINI HLABISA The Hon. Mr Velenkosini Fiki Hlabisa was born on 4 January 1965 in KwaZulu Natal. He was the first of six sons born to David and Thembani Hlabisa. While at primary school he benefitted from the Good Citizenship programme incorporated into the school curriculum by the KwaZulu Government, under the leadership of […]
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa accompanied by Deputy Minister Prince Burns-Ncamashe, earlier today led the Eastern Seaboard Development (ESD) Ministerial Engagement in collaboration with the Premier of the Eastern Cape (EC), Mr Oscar Mabuyane and the Kwazulu-Natal (KZN) MEC of EDTEA Rev. Musa Zondi representing the Premier. Also, […]
Programme Director: Cheryl Reddy The President of CIGFARO : Dr Emmanuel Ngcobo Members of the Board and Office Bearers: CIGFARO Deputy Mayor of Ethekwini Metro : CLLR Zandile Prudence Myeni Clllrs responsible for Finance Municipal Managers and CFO’s National Treasury Officials Officials from Provincial Departments and other organs of State Finance and Risk Officials CEO […]
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION The International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR), observed annually on October 13, is a global event aimed at promoting a culture of risk awareness and disaster reduction. The IDDR was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1989 as part of its recognition of the importance of reducing the […]
New Formula Reshapes South African Municipal Councils: What You Need to Know As South Africa gears up for the 2026/2027 Local Government Elections (LGEs), a significant change is on the horizon. The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has unveiled a new formula for determining the number of councillors in different municipal categories. This […]
In light of the South African Weather Service’s (SAWS) forecast of severe snow, cold, wet, and windy conditions across the country, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa has directed the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) to coordinate readiness and response efforts with relevant stakeholders. The severe weather has resulted in […]
Today, the Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr. Namane Dickson Masemola, led the second leg of the Free State targeted Ministerial Support and Intervention engagements with priority districts. Today’s intergovernmental session was hosted by the Lejweleputswa District, subsequent to the Thabo Mofutsanyana District engagement on 19 September 2024. Lejweleputswe is one […]
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa today (14 September 2024), and in this heritage month joined thousands at eNyokeni Royal Palace in Nongoma, KZN Province for the annual Umkhosi Womhlanga ceremony. This traditional and cultural ceremony is taking place in September which marks Heritage Month with Heritage Day celebrated […]
The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) through the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) seeks to fund students studying or intend pursuing an Undergraduate/ Post-Graduate/ Masters full programme in Disaster Management or Fire Technology/ Engineering qualification (excluding Certificate courses and PhD qualifications) at a recognised Public Higher Institution of South Africa and hereby invites applications for […]
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, will visit eThekwini Metro to assess the progress of the eThekwini Working Group’s implementation, a key initiative aimed at addressing critical challenges in the region. Minister Hlabisa will be accompanied by the KZN MEC for CoGTA, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, and the eThekwini Metro […]
