KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is the department of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government mandated to strengthen cooperative governance and support municipalities and traditional leadership within the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa.

The mission of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is to strengthen cooperation among all spheres of government; support and build the capacity of local governance institutions; and facilitate and coordinate stakeholder engagement in pursuit of people-centred, accelerated service delivery.

The strategic goals of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs are:

  • Sustained performance of institutions of local governance
  • Strengthened cooperative governance
  • Efficient and effective oversight
  • Improved organisational capacity and proficiency of the Department and Ministry

Office Bearers/Management

MEC

  • Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi (IFP)

Head of Department

  • Dr Joey Krishnan (Acting)

CFO

  • Ms Yali Joyi

Deputy Directors General

  • Ms Barbara Mgutshini (Development and Planning)

Directors

  • Mr S Mchunu (Office of the HOD)

Communications Officers

  • Ms Nondumiso Africander (Director: Corporate Communication)
  • Mr Senzelwe Mzila (Deputy Director: Media Liaison and Public Relations)
  • Ms Nonala Ndlovu (Chief Director: Communications)

Contact Details

The contact details of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Postal Address:Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Telephone:033 260 8255
Email:hodpa@kzncogta.gov.za
Website:www.kzncogta.gov.za