Tourism Month is celebrated annually in September to highlight South Africa’s diverse tourism offerings as well as the sector’s significant contribution to the country’s economy. Inspired by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), World Tourism Day celebrations on 27 September, Tourism Month provides a platform for the South African sector to celebrate, reflect and
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister, Mr Parks Tau will participate in the Local Government Business Network’s (LGBN) Next Generation Roundtable Discussion as a panelist on 05 July 2019 in Durban. The discussions, which will take place amid keen interest in artificial intelligence world over, are expected to explore innovation case studies in
Programme Director, Programme Director, Deputy Minister of Public Works, Mr Jeremy Cronin. Gauteng MEC for Infrastructure Development, Mr Jacob Mamabolo Director-General of the Department of Public Works, Advocate Sam Vukela Provincial Head of Departments of the Department of Public Works Mayors and MMCs Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Managers Ladies and Gentlemen, Yesterday in
ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS, DR ZWELI MKHIZE, at the GIBS LECTURE: A TRIBUTE TO MAMA WINNIE HOSTED BY IKUSASA LEAFRIKA FOUNDATION 16 April 2018, Johannesburg Programme Director, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Evening to you all, It’s my pleasure to join you
The Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Zweli Mkhize welcomes the report on the baseline survey conducted by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development through the programme called “Socio-Economic Justice for All†(SEJA) which is funded under Sector Budget Support by the European Union. The SEJA programme is premised on a rights-based
Statement by the Minister of CoGTA, Dr Zweli Mkhize on interventions to support municipalities in distress Ladies and gentlemen of the media good morning, Over the past two weeks, I have received briefings from the CoGTA portfolio components, provincial leadership and municipalities, as well as stakeholders since assuming office. In the coming
The Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) welcomes the budget speech delivered by the former Minister of Finance on 21 February 2018. The speech made specific reference to the importance of urban renewal and spatial transformation, and how cities are at the heart of our national economy. Minister Gigaba emphasised this as a
The Minister of Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Des van Rooyen wished the outgoing Director General of the Department of Traditional Affairs (DTA) well during his retirement. Dr Charles Nwaila has proven that he is a dedicated servant of the people who committed himself to assisting the country to move to a higher
On Wednesday 15 November, the Intermediate Cities Programme workshop took place in Birchwood Hotel in the City of Ekurhuleni. The workshop brought together Intermediate City Municipalities, provincial COGTAs, Technical Steering Committee members as well as invited experts. The Integrated Urban Development Framework highlights the important roles that intermediate or secondary cities play within regional economies. While
Presentations from the 2017 Local Economic Development conference held at the Saint George Hotel in Irene, Pretoria.