On Friday, 04 June 2026, the Northern Cape Traditional and Khoisan Leaders formally opened the fourth session of the house at the provincial legislature. The opening is in accordance with the Traditional and Khoisan Leadership Act 3 of 2019, which officially recognises traditional and Khoisan communities and defines the operations of National, Provincial and Local
The Northern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) reinforced its commitment to strengthening intergovernmental relations and improving municipal performance through the successful hosting of the first Municipalities and MEC (MUNMEC) meeting for 2026, held from 22 to 23 April in Upington, under the leadership of MEC Bentley Vass. The MUNMEC
The Northern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) reaffirmed its commitment to accountability and transparency through a series of key oversight reports before the Portfolio Committee on COGHSTA, at the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature during March 2026. Led by MEC Bentley Vass, the Department actively participated in oversight reporting activities,
EMPOWERING FUTURE PUBLIC SERVANTS The Provincial Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA), through its Human Resource Development Directorate, in collaboration with the National School of Governance, conducted a five-day training programme for interns. The training, titled “Breaking Barriers to Entry into Public Service,” aimed to capacitate interns with a deeper understanding
QUARTERLY MEETING OF RENTAL HOUSING TRIBUNALS HELD IN KIMBERLEY The National Department of Human Settlements recently convened the Quarterly Meeting of Rental Housing Tribunals in Kimberley, bringing together representatives from all nine provincial tribunals. The two-day engagement aimed to strengthen collaboration and advance the development of a fair, accessible, and well-regulated rental housing sector in
(18–19 February 2026) The District Infrastructure Forum (DIF) conducted an oversight visit on 18–19 February 2026 to two key water infrastructure projects in the Namakwa District — the Pella Bulk Water Infrastructure Reticulation Network Project and the Pofadder Water Treatment Plant and Pump Station. The Pella project is administered through the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) programme and Pofadder WTW under the Department of CoGHSTA-Human Settlements,
INFRASTRUCTURE INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS WATER, SANITATION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES IN DANIELSKUIL The ZF Mgcawu District Infratucture Forum conducted a two days( 25-26 February 2026) oversight visit to Danielskuil, located within Kgatelopele Local Municipality in the Northern Cape. Danielskuil experienced significant water, sanitation and waste management challenges that placed pressure on municipal service delivery, environmental
The Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) hosted its Strategic Planning Session in Kimberley, bringing together leadership and programme teams to review strategic priorities and align plans for the 2026/2027 financial year. The session focused on refining the Department’s strategic direction and ensuring that programmes, plans, and resources are effectively aligned
Siyancuma Local Municipality continues to make significant strides in strengthening water and sanitation infrastructure to improve service delivery and support growing communities. Douglas Water Treatment Works Successfully Upgraded The municipality has successfully completed the upgrading of the Douglas Water Treatment Works (WTW), a major milestone in improving water security in the area. To adequately meet community
The Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) today hosted a Relationship by Objective (RBO) session aimed at strengthening the working relationship between Senior Management and organised labour. The engagement brought together departmental senior managers, along with representatives from NEHAWU and the PSA, to foster open dialogue, collaboration, and mutual understanding. The