To many, the news an approaching Tropical Cyclone Dineo was unbelievable and to some it was not real until it made landfall last night in Inhambane, southern Mozambique. It was accompanied by strong winds exceeding 100km/hr as well as torrential rainfall and rough seas. Now South Africa (Mpumalanga, Northern KZN and Limpopo) is bracing […]
The Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, honourable Des van Rooyen welcomed the delegation from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan which is on a two weeks study tour to South Africa. “The visit by this delegation to our shores is not a mistake, it speaks to the success of our democratic local government […]
The Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, honourable Des van Rooyen visited the Eastern Cape Province on 10 January 2017. This visit follows severe weather condition on 02 January 2017 characterised by thunderstorms and strong winds. To this effect, the purpose of Minister’s visit was to see first-hand the extent of damages at OR […]
“The primary responsibility for disaster management in South Africa rests with the governmentâ€, this was the sentiment expressed by Minister Des van Rooyen during his visit to the Western Cape today (09 January 2017). The Minister indicated disaster management is part of his portfolio within the Ministry for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, hence his […]
The Ministry for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) commends SALGA for hosting yet another successful National Conference. “We also congratulate SALGA for reaching an important milestone – 20th year of its existence. We acknowledge all those who played a role (past and present) for so ably steering the ship of local government, through sometimes […]
The Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Honourable Des van Rooyen addressed the SALGA National Conference as it celebrated the 20th anniversary, at an event that was held at Sandton Convention Centre yesterday (30 November 2016). The Minister congratulated the past and current leadership of SALGA for ably steering the ship of local government […]
The Ministry for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) learned with shock and dismay of the sudden passing on of Nkosi Daludumo Mtirara. Nkosi Daludumo together with AbaThembu royal family, was instrumental in ensuring unity and development of the kingship. The kingship has a duty to unite and ensure that it renders the services expected […]
South Africa continues to experience drought condition across the country, this has been characterised by the inconsistent rainfall rates and excessive heat conditions. In the recent days, heavy rains started pouring as predicted by the South African weather Service. In some instances, the initial rainfall was above normal and caused havoc and destruction in communities […]
The message was clear in Randfontein that the Community Work Programme (CWP) continues to provide communities with a renewed hope, whilst changing their lives to the better. This was the sentiment expressed by the Deputy Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), honourable Andries Nel, the councillors, SALGA Deputy Chair, CWP participants and beneficiaries […]
Members of the Media are invited to join the visiting Palestinian delegation led by their Minister of Local Governance, Dr Hussein Alaraj and CoGTA representatives for the wreath laying event at the Hector Pieterson Memorial. The event will take place as follows: Date:            (Wednesday) 09 November 2016 Time:             12:00 Venue:        Hector Pieterson Memorial – Soweto […]