DDM IS THE CENTRE OF COORDINATION TO GUARNTEE FREE, FAIR AND PEACEFUL ELECTIONS—URGES HOD MLOKOTHI
Buffalo City Metro’s City Hall was the venue for the launch of the Provincial Election Task Team (PETT) last month, as CoGTA began preparations for the upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE), reports Mr Vuyani Sibene. Ms. Charity Sihunu, the Acting Deputy Director-General (DDG) for Local Governance, said the constitutional right of citizens to participate in
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By Vuyani Sibene
The Public Participation and Rapid Response (PPRR) Forum convened at the Buffalo City Metro Town Hall two weeks ago marked a pivotal moment as South Africa prepares for the upcoming Local Government Elections (LGE). Speaking at the Forum Ms Charity Sihunu, the Acting Deputy Director-General (DDG) for Local Government underscored the constitutional imperative of five-year political terms. She said the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will conduct elections
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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
Honourable Speaker, I am honoured and privileged to present the 2025/2026 Budget Policy Speech on behalf of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (DCoGTA). I wish to recognise members of the public who are following the proceedings through various broadcasting and social media platforms. The tabling of the 2025/26 Budget Vote 7 constitutes a transparent commitment to serve the public interest through handson support to municipalities
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Honourable Speaker, Local government is where dignity is affirmed or denied. It is where water flows or fails, where refuse is collected or neglected, where roads are maintained or allowed to deteriorate. It is the sphere of government closest to the people, where the everyday realities of governance are felt most directly in households and communities. For many of our citizens, the performance of local government defines their experience of
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MEC WILLIAMS TO ENGAGE MDANTSANE COMMUNITY TO MITIGATE BULLING AND STIMATISATION AFTER THE TRAGIC LOSS OF IKRWALA
Recently, the community of Mdantsane in NU 14 gathered to mourn the loss of a young man, Zusiphe Mrara who graduated from the traditional initiation school in December 2025. The deceased committed suicide after being ridiculed and stigmatised by fellow men in the area allegedly for not completing the traditional initiation process. The young
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Head of Department (HoD) Mr. Vuyo Mlokothi
HOD MLOKOTHI COMMENDS STAFF FOR ACHIEVING 98,3% IN FINANCIAL EXPENDITURE AND 100% IN NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Last week, the Senior Management Service (SMS) of the Department, led by its Head of Department (HoD) Mr. Vuyo Mlokothi (pictured left), convened in Port Alfred for a one-day quarterly review session. This session provided a structured platform to reflect on achievements, address challenges, and set a clear direction for
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A Message from MEC Zolile Williams
We are poised to usher in a year of action, with renewed energy and purpose… Our focus will remain on strengthening governance structures, fostering community participation, and ensuring that service delivery is not just a promise, but a reality
“Building a capable, ethical, and developmental government for the people of the Eastern Cape..”
– Zolile Williams, MEC
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