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
EASTERN CAPE COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS MEC HON. XOLILE NQATHA IS SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF FORMER CHAIRPERSON OF EASTERN CAPE HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS NKOSI NGANGOMHLABA MATANZIMA
The MEC for Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Xolile Nqatha has learnt with great sadness and sorrow the passing of Former Chairperson of House of Traditional Leaders Nkosi Ngangomhlaba Matanzima. Nkosi Matanzima was a proud custodian of our...
COGTA MEC STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE ATTACK ON COUNCILLOR
NANZIWE RULASHE IN AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OFFICES
COGTA MEC Xolile Nqatha condemns in the strongest possible terms the attack on Councillor Nanziwe Rulashe at Amathole District Municipality offices in East London by the alleged security officers. This statement is issued subsequent to the circulation on social media...
COGTA MEC CONGRATULATES NEWLY-ELECTED COUNCILLORS
Cogta MEC Xolile Nqatha wishes to congratulate all the newly elected Executive Mayors, Mayors, Deputy Executive Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Speakers, Chief Whips and all honourable Councillors. The Hon. MEC also welcomes the peaceful election process of councillors and the...