Our Mandate
The mandate of this department is to ensure a Local Government system that is able to respond to the needs of the citizens. This is an onerous mandate requiring our best efforts
Our Vision
Development-oriented municipalities and institutions of traditional leadership that deliver sustainable quality services to communities in an integrated, responsive and accountable manner.
Our Mission
To co-ordinate support through government spheres and partnerships to municipalities and institutions of traditional leadership to fulfil their developmental mandates, for a better quality of life for all communities.
Our Values
Innovation, Transformative , Professionalism, Equality, Highest ethical standards, Staff our greatest assets, Responsiveness
Media Releases
MEC NQATHA TO VISIT THE LESSEYTON SPORTS FIELD IN KOMANI
COGTA MEC Xolile Nqatha will on Thursday, 07 October 2021 visit the R15 million Lesseyton Sports Field in Komani. The MEC will also meet the TROIKA of the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality. Members of the media are invited as follows: Date: Thursday, 07 October 2021...
MEC NQATHA AWAITS FULL REPORT ON R15M PROJECT IN MGIJIMA LM
COGTA MEC Xolile Nqatha is concerned about the media reports about a R15 million project which has caused a national media storm in the social media platforms. "I fully understand the negative commentary and public comments on the matter. For that reason, we have...
MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE DISSOLUTION OF O.R TAMBO DISTRICT MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
The Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs through the Provincial Executive Council has taken a decision to dissolve the O R Tambo District Municipal council by invoking section 139 (1) (c) of the Constitution. The decision was taken...