Minister Hlabisa to Lead South Africa’s Fire Services Transformation Indaba in George The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, will lead the Fire Services Indaba, an important event focused on repositioning fire services in South Africa. The event will take place from 5–6 December 2024 in George, Western Cape, under
Ministers Hlabisa Convenes a Webinar on the Implementation of the Standard Draft by-law for Township Economies The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, will on Monday, 25 November 2024, convene a webinar on the implementation of the standard draft by-law for township economies. On the 15th of November 2024, the
Minister Hlabisa Concluded a Meeting With Traditional Leaders and Committed to Ongoing Engagements to Address All Outstanding Areas The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa convened a two-day high-level government engagement with the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL). Minister Hlabisa was joined by various Ministers, Deputy Ministers,
Government Strengthens Action Against Foodborne Illnesses to Protect Lives and Livelihoods Government recognizes Constitutional obligation to protect, promote, and fulfil the rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights. This duty takes on even greater urgency in light of the alarming escalation of foodborne illnesses, which have disproportionately affected children and vulnerable communities, leaving a tragic
Minister Hlabisa to Engage the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, will meet with the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL) in an engagement aimed at strengthening collaboration and addressing key issues raised by traditional leaders. This meeting highlights government’s
Deputy Minister Masemola to Lead the Ministerial Support and Interventions Outreach to Priority Districts of Limpopo – Mopani and Sekhukhune The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Namane Dickson Masemola will lead the Ministerial support and intervention outreach from 26 to 27 November 2024 targeting the following priority districts: Mopani and
Deputy Minister Masemola to Address the SALGA North West Provincial Members Assembly The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Dr. Namane Dickson Masemola will address the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) North West Provincial Members Assembly. The Assembly is in accordance with Section 23.1 of the SALGA Constitution which states that
Minister Hlabisa Calls for Increased Cooperation Across the Three Spheres of Government in an Effort to Better Serve Communities The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa today (19 November 2024) addressed the Minister and Mayoral Forum of the Western Cape Province on the State of Local Government: Challenges and Opportunities.
Deputy Minister Masemola to Attend the 2024 China International Friendship Cities Conference The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Namane Dickson Masemola will attend and participate in the engagements at the China International Friendship Cities Conference to be held in Kunming, China from 18 – 19 November 2024. This conference will be
Minister Hlabisa Gazettes Standard Draft by-law to Empower Township Economies and Drive Inclusive Growth The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa has on 7 November 2024, introduced a new Standard Draft By-Law for Township Economies. This by-law, issued in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act of 2000, aims
