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Minister Nkadimeng Directs the National Disaster Management Centre to Coordinate Teams to Respond to Floods and Inclement Weather in Parts of the Eastern Cape

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Following heavy summer rainfall, some parts of the country are experiencing flooding, especially in the Eastern Cape’s Mnquma, Mbashe, King Sabatha Dalindyebo, Nyandeni, Port St Johns, Ingquza and Mbizana municipal areas. The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Ms Thembisile Nkadimeng noted that the highest amounts of rainfall received have affected communities at […]

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Deputy Minister Tau to Participate at the National Conference on the Constitution

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Deputy Minister Tau to Participate at the National Conference on the Constitution The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr. Parks Tau will this afternoon attend the National Conference on the Constitution, which is currently underway at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Gauteng. Taking place under the theme ‘Reflections on the Constitution: Rule […]

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The National Disaster Management Centre Seminar to Discuss Transformation of South Africa Fire Services

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The National Disaster Management Centre Seminar to Discuss Transformation of South Africa Fire Services The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) will in partnership with the Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs; Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality; and the Eastern Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre, host the 8th annual Fire Safety and Prevention […]

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Deputy Minister Tau to respond to Oral Parliamentary Questions

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Deputy Minister Tau to respond to Oral Parliamentary Questions The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Mr. Parks Tau will today, 15 March 2023 reply to oral questions in Parliament. The oral questions relates to the work done by the Department of Cooperative Governance. Time: 15:00 Enquiries:Mr. Legadima Leso066 479 9904 Issued by […]

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Minister Nkadimeng to Participate in The National Assembly Debate on Examining the Fiscal Framework of Local Government

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The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Ms Thembisile Nkadimeng will participate in the National Assembly mini-plenary debate to be convened under the theme “Examining the Fiscal Framework of the local government sphere against its Constitutional mandate, with proposals on debt owed by municipalities and vice versa, and other revenue-enhancing mechanisms for a […]

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COGTA Welcomes the Minister and Deputy Ministers

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COGTA Welcomes the Minister and Deputy Ministers The CoGTA family comprising the Departments of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs welcomes Minister, Ms Thembisile Nkadimeng as well as the two Deputy Ministers, Mr Parks Tau and Mr Zolile Burns-Ncamashe. The three principals brings along a wealth of experience and knowledge in the CoGTA sector and will […]

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Have Your Say!!! Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill [B14-2022]

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HAVE YOUR SAY! INDEPENDENT MUNICIPAL DEMARCATION AUTHORITY BILL [B14-2022] SUBMISSIONS The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs invites stakeholders and interested individuals to submit written comments on the Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill [B14-2022]. The Bill proposes to provide for the establishment, functions and powers of the Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority; to provide for the criteria and […]