The reappointed traditional prime minister of the Zulu monarch and nation, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has been tasked with leading the Prime Minister’s Executive Council (PMEC), a new governance instrument designed to strengthen coordination, accountability, and the strategic direction of the Kingdom. The task was given to Buthelezi on Tuesday night at the Mashobeni royal palace… Continue reading UPDATE: Reappointed Zulu Traditional Prime Minister Tasked With Providing Strategic Direction of Kingdom
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BREAKING NEWS: Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi Bounces Back as Zulu Traditional Prime Minister
King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has re-appointed Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi as the traditional prime minister of the Zulu nation, a year after he relieved him of his duties and left the position vacant. Buthelezi was re-appointed today, around 8 pm at eMashobeni royal palace in Pongola, ahead of the annual Umkhosi Woselwa (the ceremony of the first… Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi Bounces Back as Zulu Traditional Prime Minister
Nxamalala Clan Headman Arrested for Allegedly Killing DA Member in KwaZulu-Natal
Police have arrested a suspect identified as Induna Zwelithini Buthelezi (43) in connection with the brutal killing of Umngeni Local Municipality Councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, who served as the DA’s Chief Whip in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands region. Ndlovu was gunned down at his Masosheni home near Mpophomeni in December 2023. Buthelezi, who is facing separate charges… Continue reading Nxamalala Clan Headman Arrested for Allegedly Killing DA Member in KwaZulu-Natal
UThukela District Municipality to Table Report on R49 Million Zakheni Water Pumps ‘Corruption’
The findings of the forensic investigation into allegations of corruption in the procurement of the Zakheni Water Station pumps in July 2023 will be tabled by the UThukela District Municipality on Thursday. The pipes were removed and replaced even though they were not damaged, sparking allegations of corruption and self enrichment against some officials. Officials… Continue reading UThukela District Municipality to Table Report on R49 Million Zakheni Water Pumps ‘Corruption’
Forensic Investigation into Zakheni Water Pumps Procurement Process Concluded, KZN CoGTA Wants Uthukela District Municipality to Act
The forensic investigation commissioned by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) into allegations of brazen looting and corruption during the replacement of water pumps at Zakheni water station in Ladysmith has been concluded. As a result, CoGTA MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi has instructed the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) led Uthukela District… Continue reading Forensic Investigation into Zakheni Water Pumps Procurement Process Concluded, KZN CoGTA Wants Uthukela District Municipality to Act
KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA Institutes Forensic Investigations Into Three Municipalities After Reports of Public Funds Misuse
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has instituted forensic investigations into three of the province’s troubled municipalities – Nongoma, KwaDukuza and Msunduzi in the Midlands. This was announced today, 13 March 2025 by the MEC for the department, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi in Durban. Buthelezi also announced measures to turn around municipalities… Continue reading KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA Institutes Forensic Investigations Into Three Municipalities After Reports of Public Funds Misuse
Six People Die in KwaZulu-Natal’s Floods, Death Toll Expected to Rise
The heavy rains that battered Durban and other areas in KwaZulu-Natal have claimed six lives in different places. The death toll is expected to rise as disaster teams are still combing affected areas across the province. The provisional death toll was announced by the eThekwini Municipality, confirming four deaths, while KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional… Continue reading Six People Die in KwaZulu-Natal’s Floods, Death Toll Expected to Rise
Former Zulu Traditional Prime Minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi Tasked with Organising Ingonyama Trust and Ithala Bank Imbizo
Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has turned to his former traditional prime minister and tasked him with organising the upcoming imbizo to deliberate on the Ingonyama Trust and the pending liquidation of Ithala Bank. The Zulu King requested Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi to organise the gathering, usually called during periods of crises faced by the Zulu nation,… Continue reading Former Zulu Traditional Prime Minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi Tasked with Organising Ingonyama Trust and Ithala Bank Imbizo
King Misuzulu Leaves Everyone Guessing Regarding His Divorce, Pending Marriage and New Zulu Traditional Prime Minister
King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has left everyone in the Zulu kingdom and beyond guessing about his next move after he did not use the all-important commemoration of the battle of Isandlwana in Nquthu in northern KwaZulu-Natal to fill key positions. The King also steered away from speaking about his highly publicised and pending divorce. He also… Continue reading King Misuzulu Leaves Everyone Guessing Regarding His Divorce, Pending Marriage and New Zulu Traditional Prime Minister
KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA MEC Flags Dannhauser Municipality For Appointing Ill-qualified Municipal Manager
The troubled Dannhauser Local Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal is in hot water after it appointed a less qualified official to act in the vacant position of municipal manager. The ANC-CFP-EFF coalition led municipality plucked Lungelo Gcabashe from her position as the director for technical services to hold the fort pending legal battles with suspended municipal… Continue reading KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA MEC Flags Dannhauser Municipality For Appointing Ill-qualified Municipal Manager