ABOUT US
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is committed to building a capable, inclusive and sustainable cooperative governance system that promotes developmental local government and Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Institutions.
OUR MANDATE
To coordinate district support services in respect of Municipalities and Traditional Institutions.
OUR VISION
A capable, inclusive, and sustainable cooperative governance system.
OUR MISSION
To empower municipalities and traditional institutions for improved service delivery.
OUR VALUES
Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Ubuntu and Batho Pele.
OUR PROGRAMMES
1.
Administration
Provides strategic leadership and administrative support services to the Department.
3.
Development and Planning
Renders support services regarding integrated planning and development.
4.
Traditional Institutional Management
Supports and capacitate institutions of traditional leadership to fulfil their statutory obligations.
5.
House of Traditional Leaders
Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders.
OUR LEADERSHIP REPRESENTATIVES
Our Leadership Representatives
MEC Zolile Williams
Member of the Executive Council
Purpose
To promote stabilization, consolidation, and development of sustainable municipal and traditional institutions.
Key Functions
Mr. Nkoliso Mbaleki
Head of Office
Contact Details
Office Manager
Office Support
Personal Assistant: Ms. Mary-Ann Theron
Tel: 040 940 7001
Cell: 060 922 2420
Nkoliso Mbaleki, Chief Director: Traditional Affairs
Traditional Governance and Leadership
Responsible for integrating traditional leadership structures into departmental governance frameworks and ensuring effective collaboration between traditional authorities and municipal governance.
Promote the effective integration and development of traditional leadership governance structures within the provincial governance framework.
Office Telephone: +27 (0) 40 940 7191
Cellphone: +27 (0) 82 123 4567
Email Address: n.mbaleki@eccogta.gov.za
Official Email: traditionalaffairs@eccogta.gov.za
Chief Mandla Ndamase, Senior Traditional Leader
House of Traditional Leaders
Represents traditional leadership interests in provincial governance matters and facilitates dialogue between traditional councils and government departments.
Advocate for the recognition and preservation of traditional leadership customs while promoting development in traditional authority areas.
Office Telephone: +27 (0) 40 940 7200
Cellphone: +27 (0) 83 456 7890
Email Address: m.ndamase@eccogta.gov.za
Chairperson:
Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders
Traditional Leadership Representative
The Chairperson represents the collective interests of Traditional Leaders and serves as a key partner in promoting cooperative governance and cultural preservation.
PURPOSE
Represent and advance the interests of Traditional Leaders in partnership with government.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Advise on matters affecting traditional leaders.
Promote traditional leadership development.
Support cultural preservation and unity.
Strengthen cooperative governance.
Our Leadership Representatives
Nkosi Buyanda Matanzima
Acting Chairperson of the PHOTL
Purpose
To coordinate the development of policies related to House of Traditional and Khoi-san Leaders and provide administrative support.
Key Functions
Nkosi Buyanda Matanzima
Vice-Chairperson of the PHOTL
Contact Details
Office Manager
Nkoliso Mbaleki, Chief Director: Traditional Affairs
Traditional Governance and Leadership
Responsible for integrating traditional leadership structures into departmental governance frameworks and ensuring effective collaboration between traditional authorities and municipal governance.
Promote the effective integration and development of traditional leadership governance structures within the provincial governance framework.
Office Telephone: +27 (0) 40 940 7191
Cellphone: +27 (0) 82 123 4567
Email Address: n.mbaleki@eccogta.gov.za
Official Email: traditionalaffairs@eccogta.gov.za
Chief Mandla Ndamase, Senior Traditional Leader
House of Traditional Leaders
Represents traditional leadership interests in provincial governance matters and facilitates dialogue between traditional councils and government departments.
Advocate for the recognition and preservation of traditional leadership customs while promoting development in traditional authority areas.
Office Telephone: +27 (0) 40 940 7200
Cellphone: +27 (0) 83 456 7890
Email Address: m.ndamase@eccogta.gov.za
Chairperson:
Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders
Traditional Leadership Representative
The Chairperson represents the collective interests of Traditional Leaders and serves as a key partner in promoting cooperative governance and cultural preservation.
PURPOSE
Represent and advance the interests of Traditional Leaders in partnership with government.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Advise on matters affecting traditional leaders.
Promote traditional leadership development.
Support cultural preservation and unity.
Strengthen cooperative governance.
Chairperson:
Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders
Traditional Leadership Representative
The Chairperson represents the collective interests of Traditional Leaders and serves as a key partner in promoting cooperative governance and cultural preservation.
PURPOSE
Represent and advance the interests of Traditional Leaders in partnership with government.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Advise on matters affecting traditional leaders.
Promote traditional leadership development.
Support cultural preservation and unity.
Strengthen cooperative governance.
OUR PROGRAMMES
5 PROGRAMMES
Delivering coordinated support across the Province.
6 DISTRICT SUPPORT CENTRES
Providing on-the-ground support to municipalities and communities.
COMMITTED TO GOOD GOVERNANCE
Upholding transparency, accountability and Batho Pele principles.
INCLUSIVE & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Building stronger communities through cooperative governance.
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ECCOGTA
95 Tyamzashe Building Phalo Avenue
Civic Square Bisho, 5605
Mon – Thu: 8:00 – 16:30
Friday: 8:00 – 16:00