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Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG)

National Department · Central Government Administration

The Department of Cooperative Governance supports and strengthens the provincial and local spheres of government, and coordinates the cooperative government arrangements set out in Chapter 3 of the Constitution.

Its work covers municipal governance and capacity, the local government fiscal and institutional framework, municipal infrastructure funding, and support to municipalities in distress. It administers the Municipal Systems Act and the Municipal Structures Act, and runs the Community Work Programme. The National Disaster Management Centre, which coordinates the national response to disasters, sits within the department.

It shares a ministry with the Department of Traditional Affairs. The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent, the South African Local Government Association and the Municipal Demarcation Board fall within the portfolio.

Audit record, 5 years

2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
2023/24
2024/25
Financially Unqualified improving 0 of 5 audited years clean

Leadership, 34 listed

Minister
Mr Velenkosini Fiki Hlabisa
Deputy Minister
Mr Namane Dickson Masemola
Director General
Mr Mbulelo Tshangana
Chief of Staff
Mr Mpume Manqele
Chief Financial Officer
Ms Funani Matlatsi
Deputy Directors General
Mr Neville Chainee Ms Zodwa Losabe Ms Hazel Masiza Dr Kevin Naidoo Dr Elias Sithole
Chief Directors
Ms Boitumelo Diale Ms Khumo Ditsoane Mr Jurgens Dyssel Ms Sylvia Gelderblom Ms Jennifer Kolokoto Mr Legadima Leso Ms Maphuti Leta Ms Granny Mahlangu Ms Fortunate Makhubu Mr Mizilikazi Manyike Ms Hazel Masiza Mr Pankie Matomela Ms Matho Mhlongo Mr Mpho Mogale Mr Inban Moodley Mr Tebogo Motlashuping Mr Elphus Ndou Ms Florah Nkoana Mr Vincent Mohlatlego Rabothata Mr Xolani Xundu
Senior Management
Ms Priscilla Abrams Ms Nqobile Bembe Mr Masedi Malatjie
Communications Officers
Ms Pearl Maseko-Binqose

Entities reporting to this one, 2

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