by Siphokazi Nonyukela | Nov 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
We mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women or commonly referred to, as 16 days of Activism in South Africa, in the midst of a global pandemic, which is likely to leave deep marks in the lives and futures of our adolescent girls and...
by Siphokazi Nonyukela | Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Xolile Nqatha will officially hand over two hundred (200) foot operated taps and eight washing basins to the Amahlathi and Enoch Mgijima municipalities on 20 November 2020. The handover is a partnership...
by Siphokazi Nonyukela | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department has lauded the decision taken by the Grahamstown High court to dismiss with costs an application filed by former Amahlathi Local Municipality Councillor Mr Siyabulela Malawu. Mr Malawu...
by Siphokazi Nonyukela | Nov 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Summer Initiation Season: Preparations towards the customary male initiation practice (Ulwaluko) summer season are ready for execution. Plans are in place flowing from the consultation processes that have been undertaken with key stakeholders throughout the Eastern...
by Siphokazi Nonyukela | Nov 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Department of Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has taken a decision to appeal the judgment of the Mthatha High court which granted former King Sabatha Dalindyebo Local Municipality councillor Mr Mbongeni Mabaso an interim order...
by Siphokazi Nonyukela | Nov 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Acting Chairperson of the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders (ECHTL) Nkosi Langa Mavuso thanked the people of the Province for heeding the government’s call to suspend ulwaluko in winter season of 2020. Speaking during a consultation session in Bhisho...
by Ntandazo Somakwabe | Sep 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
COGTA MEC Xolile Nqatha will embark on cleaning campaign in the Enoch Mgijima local municipality tomorrow, Friday, 18 September 2020. The MEC during his visit to the municipality as part of his monitoring support of the Section 139 intervention and to assess progress,...
by Ntandazo Somakwabe | Mar 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Cogta MEC Xolile Nqatha will be hosting a stakeholder engagement session next week to share service delivery updates of the department in the financial year that comes to an end on 31 March 2020. The MEC said this will be an “interactive session” with guests at...
by Ntandazo Somakwabe | Dec 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA-EC) has been assigned to lead the process of developing the Small Town Development Framework for the entire Eastern Cape Province. A draft Small Town Development Framework (STDF), which is aligned...
by Ntandazo Somakwabe | Dec 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
A Provincial Joint Operations Centre (JOC) has been activated to monitor, align resources and co-ordinate efforts of the District and Metro monitoring teams during the summer traditional initiation season. The JOC is led by the department of Co-operative Governance...
