The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, will on Thursday, 16 July 2026, address the Cape Town Press Club at an engagement co-hosted by the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference Parliamentary Liaison Office. The Minister’s address will focus on two key reforms that are central to strengthening South Africa’s system
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, expresses deep concern over the continued loss of lives and incidents recorded during the 2026 Winter Customary Initiation Season. While customary initiation remains a respected cultural practice that marks the transition to adulthood, Minister Hlabisa has called for this tradition to be practised
MINISTER HLABISA CALLS FOR GREATER COLLABORATION AS 2026 WINTER INITIATION DEATH TOLL RISES TO 35 The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, expresses deep concern over the continued loss of lives and incidents recorded during the 2026 Winter Customary Initiation Season. While customary initiation remains a respected cultural practice that
Government has noted with concern the reported cases of flooding in various parts of the country due to heavy rains.
People living in low lying areas which often experience flooding should take extra caution, and monitor weather alerts on radio, television and from local leaders.
