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20 Bursaries were awarded to Traditional Leaders to enhance their governance competencies. .Created 40 963 public employment opportunities, exceeding the target of 36 170. .Implemented the Risk Adjusted Strategy in 36 municipalities, improving infrastructure expenditure.

Tabling the 2026 Policy Speech MEC Williams says among achievements are .Strengthened ethical governance through anti-corruption frameworks and compliance measures. . Maintained a clean audit outcome. . Supported 140 Traditional Councils to submit valid financial reports

MEC Zolile Williams is set to table the Department of Cogta EC Policy speech , at the EC Legislature, where he will detail strategic priorities and budget allocation for the upcoming financial year. The speech also establishes the direction for service delivery and operations.

Traditional and Khoisan Leadership Summit currently underway in East London.

SECOND LEG OF THE NON NEGOTIABLE LAUNCH OF THE SOPs!!! Yesterday MEC for ECCogta, Zolile Williams launched the second leg of the Non- Negotiables Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) booklet 📚🎉👏💥. The event took place at the Nangoza Jebe Hall in Gqeberha!!!

The MEC for COGTA, Xolile Williams will convene the Provincial Political MuniMEC Forum meeting at Dans Lodge, Umtata from 19-20 February 2026. 🗓️🤝 The Forum is an IGR platform aimed at addressing service delivery issues confronting municipalities.

On Friday, MEC for EC Cogta , Zolile Williams launched Booklet on Non-Negotiables Standard Operating Procedures which aims to strengthen governance, promote ethical leadership and ensure consistent and responsive service delivery across municipalities. #NonNegotiablesSOPs

Munimec Forum is a strategic intergovernmental platform that brings together MECs, Executive Mayors, Mayors, Municipal Managers, and senior officials from key departments, including Water and Sanitation, Energy, Human Settlements and Public Works.

The Forum focuses on addressing critical issues in local government service delivery. #MunicipalNonNegotiables #EveryMunicipalityMustWork #munimec

Today, 7 October, MEC for EC Cogta will table the departments Annual Report for 2024/25 financial year .This process ensures transparency and accountability, as the report officially becomes a public document to be reviewed for the implementation of budgets and strategic plans.

Deputy Minister Dr Masemola, alongside EC MEC for COGTA Mr Williams yesterday led a strategic oversight session at BCM Municipality in East London. The Deputy Minister announced the deployment of 13 experts across critical areas to support the municipality’s turnaround.

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Eastern Cape Province mourns the passing away of iKumkani YamaXhosa, His Majesty, Mpendulo Sigcawu, Aah Zwelonke!!! on Wednesday morning. MEC for EC Cogta, Xolile Nqatha on request by the Premier has visited the family to convey a message of condolence.

COGTA MEC Xolile Nqatha is leading a Dialogue on Customary Male Initiation currently underway at Mthatha Town Hall. The event is part of awareness campaign on Initiation organised by the EC House of Traditional leaders.a #Mabayebephilababuyebephila #siyazidlangesikolethu

"Better and improved Communication remains a strategic element and catalyst needed for the service delivery model, not only because it support implementation, but also becauseof the critical role it plays as an instrument of public diplomacy," Mr Leso of National Cogta at LGCF .

MEC for EC Cogta, Xolile Nqatha being interviewed by SABC journalist about the latest municipal audit outcomes and what the department is going to do to intervene.

"The department will strengthen the functionality of Ward Committees(WC) and Ward War Rooms so that there is ongoing dialogue between the government and the people. We will ensure that CDWs collaborate with ( WC) to develop Ward Profiles", MEC Nqatha #PolicySpeech2019/20