NFSI Speeches

Speech by Alderman Jackie Von Brandis at the National Fire Services Indaba

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Honourable GuestsHonourable Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa,Premier of the Western Cape, Honourable Alan Winde,Head of the National Disaster Management Centre, Dr. Elias Sithole,Distinguished stakeholders and partners in firefighting and disaster management services,Members of the Western Cape Government,MMC for Community Safety, Cllr Brendon Adams,Director Community Services Dawie Adonis and Senior Managers of

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa

Remarks By Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa At The National Fire Services Indaba

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Programme Director Honorable Deputy Ministers, MECs Municipal Managers HODs DGs DDGs Chief Fire Officers, Heads of Disaster Management Centres, Senior Officials: DCoG, Provinces, Municipalities Distinguished Guests, Members of the Fire Services, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. I am honored to address you at this year’s National Fire Services Indaba, a pivotal gathering for shaping the

National Fire Services Indaba

Remarks by Dr. Sithole at the National Fire Services Indaba

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Programme Director Deputy Minister DTA MECs HODs DGs Municipal Managers DDGs Chief Fire Officers, Heads of Disaster Management Centres, Senior Officials: DCoG, Provinces, Municipalities Distinguished Guests, Members of the Fire Services, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is both an honour and a privilege to address you today at this critical Fire Services Indaba. As we gather

National Fire Services Indaba

Speech by the Executive Mayor of the Garden Route District Municipality at the National Fire Services Indaba

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Programme Director, Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance, Premier of the Western Cape, Head of the National Disaster Management Centre, Distinguished Stakeholders and Partners in the Firefighting fraternity, MMC Councillor Jobieth Hoogbaard, Portfolio Chairperson for Community Services, Municipal Managers, Ladies and Gentlemen, Colleagues, Friends, and Guests, Good morning It is with immense pride and a deep

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa Remarks At The CoGTA Sector Strategic Session

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Program Director Prof Busani Ngcaweni Deputy Ministers Masemola and Burns-Ncamashe MECs SALGA President Stofile MDB Chairperson Chairperson of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders Chairperson of the CoGTA Portfolio Committee: Dr Zweli Mkhize Directors General CEO of MISA Advisors All Senior Managers in their different categories Ladies and gentlemen Good morning Let me

Local Government

Sector Strategic Planning: Charting a Vision for CoGTA’s Future

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In a pivotal moment for local governance collaboration, the Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) today, 29 November 2024, convened a critical strategic visioning workshop. Bringing together provincial departments, public entities, and key institutions, the session marked a critical step toward reshaping the sector’s future. The gathering was impressive in scope. Key stakeholders

Media Statements

Minister Hlabisa Convenes The Inter-Ministerial Committee On Local Government Elections

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The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, today convened the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Local Government Elections, marking an important step in preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections. In his opening remarks, Minister Hlabisa stressed the importance of early and meticulous planning for the upcoming elections, emphasizing that the

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa

Keynote address by the Minister At the Launch of the Local Government Ten-Point Plan towards the Implementation of the Standard Draft By-Laws, Curbing of food-borne illnesses and Commitments announced by the President

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Meeting with MECs, Mayors and SALGA Launch of the Local Government Ten-Point Plan towards the Implementation of the Standard Draft By-Laws, Curbing of food-borne illnesses and Commitments announced by the President Keynote address by the Minister  Ministers,  Deputy Ministers,  MECs,  House of Traditional Leaders  President of SALGA,  Mayors,  Directors General,  HODs,  Municipal Managers,  Colleagues,  Good

Deputy Minister Dr Namane Dickson Masemola

Address by Deputy Minister Dr Namane Dickson Masemola at the South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternal (SACOFF) Government and Faith Leaders Across the SADC

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Programme Director Pastor Bret Pretorious Founder and President of SACOFF Pastor Bob Roberts Moderators IEC Officials Leaders of the South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternal Leaders of The Institute for Global Engagement (IGE) International, Regional and Local Religious Leaders Political Parties Leaders and Representatives. Ladies and Gentleman’s Honoured Guests Ladies and Gentleman’s Members of the

Media Advisory

Deputy Minister Masemola To Lead The Ministerial Support Interventions Engagements Targeting Gert Sibande District And Its Constituent Local Municipalities In Mpumalanga

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The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr. Namane Dickson Masemola, will lead the Ministerial support and intervention outreach in the Mpumalanga province, focusing on the identified priority District of Gert Sibande on the 24th of October 2024.  The Deputy Minister will be accompanied by MEC for COGTA in Mpumalanga, Mr. SK