by Siphokazi Nonyukela | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
The MEC for Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Hon. Xolile Nqatha has welcomed the out of court settlement endorsed by the Port Elizabeth High Court today (19 January 2020). The court has declared that: The election of executive mayor was...
by Siphokazi Nonyukela | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Eastern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Hon. Xolile Nqatha has learnt with great sadness and sorrow the passing of Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Mayor Hon. Bambezakhe Goya. He passed away last night (Tuesday 12 January 2021) in...
by Siphokazi Nonyukela | Jan 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Hon. Xolile Nqatha has been invited to attend the homecoming ceremony of 25 initiates at Kubusi Village in Qumbu. (Ukuhlanjwa kwamakhwenkwe abuya esuthwini hayi umgidi) Under the new COVID 19 regulations...
by Siphokazi Nonyukela | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
South Africa marks 22 years since it embarked on the 16 Days of activism Campaign of no Violence Against Women and Children. This is an annual campaign led by the United Nations from 25 November to 10 December. This year’s theme is, Women’s Economic Justice for a...
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...
