The House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders today will host a Memorial Lecture in honour of Nkosi Ngangomhlaba Matanzima as part of the Heritage Month celebrations. Details of the event are in the poster provided.

MEC Williams urges all eligible citizens especially young people to register to vote during the upcoming weekend. Residents should visit voting stations to register or update details. Home Affairs offices will also be open on 21–22 June for Smart ID collections and applications

MEC Zolile Williams leads the 1st Quarter #MuniMEC in Gqeberha, focusing on fixing service delivery, strengthening accountability, and improving municipal performance. Emphasis on Non-Negotiables & RAS to drive real results and rebuild public trust. #CoGTA #EasternCape

📍 Deputy Minister Visits Nelson Mandela Bay to Strengthen Governance Deputy Minister of CoGTA, Dr Namane Masemola, conducted a strategic oversight visit to Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, alongside EC MEC Zolile Williams, to address ongoing governance and service delivery challenges.

MEC Williams (Cogta EC) hosts a stakeholder engagement today at Dans Lodge, outside Mthatha, to strengthen govt–community collaboration ahead of the Local Govt Elections. IEC, SSA, Mayors, MPLs & Traditional Leaders to attend. 🤝🗳️

MEC for the Department of Cogta Eastern Cape , Zolile Williams speaking at Mdantsane last week during a memorial service of an initiate who committed suicide due to stigmatisation.

Cogta Deputy Minister Prince Burns Ncamashe and MEC Williams engaged with the Nigerian High Commission and the Rharhabe Kingdom following concerns over an alleged coronation. Nigeria apologised and reaffirmed strong bilateral ties, presenting three cows as a gesture of goodwill.

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. – at Bisho, South Africa

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 – at Bisho, South Africa

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. – at Bisho, South Africa

Traditional and Khoisan Leadership Summit currently underway in East London. – at Beacon Bay, South Africa

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!!! – at Beacon Bay, South Africa

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. – at Beacon Bay, South Africa

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 – at Bisho, South Africa

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. – at Beacon Bay, South Africa

The Forum focuses on addressing critical issues in local government service delivery. #MunicipalNonNegotiables #EveryMunicipalityMustWork #munimec – at Beacon Bay, South Africa

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. – at Beacon Bay, South Africa

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. – at East London, South Africa