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2026 January Newsletter

Eastern Cape Provincial House of Traditional Leaders

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Source domain: eccogta.gov.za

Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

This is the January 2026 newsletter of the Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. It reports on the launch of the Booklet on Non-Negotiables in Sterkspruit and highlights awareness campaigns, reconciliation activities and a Back-to-School programme. The booklet is presented as a practical framework for municipal political and administrative leadership to improve governance and service delivery.

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school awareness campaignNot applicable

Sterkspruit schools benefit from floods and fire prevention awareness campaigns

Floods and fire prevention awareness campaigns are made available to schools in Sterkspruit.

Who it is for: Schools in Sterkspruit

The document's recorded date is 30 January 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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3. Sterkspruit schools benefit from floods and fire prevention awareness campaigns

learner support programmeNot applicable

Back-to-School programme supports learners across Joe Gqabi district

A Back-to-School programme providing support to learners across Joe Gqabi district.

Who it is for: Learners across Joe Gqabi district

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6. Back-to-School programme supports learners across Joe Gqabi district

public reconciliation initiativeNot applicable

Reconciliation day geared for a cohesive, non-racial and inclusive future for South Africans

A reconciliation day initiative focused on promoting a cohesive, non-racial and inclusive future for South Africans.

Who it is for: South Africans

The document's recorded date is 30 January 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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4. Reconciliation day geared for a cohesive, non-racial and inclusive future for South Africans

municipal governance guideOngoing

Booklet on Non-Negotiables (BoNNs)

A practical governance guide for municipalities that sets minimum standards and explains what municipalities must do, with an emphasis on accountability, ethical leadership and consistent service delivery.

Who it is for: Municipal political and administrative leadership
How to act on it: Use the booklet as a framework for municipal governance, implementation and monitoring.

The document's recorded date is 30 January 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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The booklet provides the framework, but its success will depend on relentless implementation, uncompromising monitoring, and real consequences for non-compliance.

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Eastern Cape

Key Takeaways

January 2026 newsletter
Booklet on Non-Negotiables (BoNNs)
BoNNs launched in Sterkspruit on 30 January 2026
Minimum governance standards for municipalities
Commitment required from municipal political and administrative leadership
Floods and fire prevention awareness campaigns for Sterkspruit schools
Back-to-School programme for learners across Joe Gqabi district
Published by the Directorate: Communication Management of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Eastern Cape Provincial House of Traditional Leaders
COGTA
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Directorate: Communication Management
Joe Gqabi DM
MEC Williams
MEC Zolile Williams
Ms Thando Sonjica
Councillor Nomvuyo Mposelwa
Mr Mamnkeli Ngam
Ms Anelisa Mabece
Ms Nomasonto Malinga
Mr Vuyani Sibene
Ms Sabo Dlelengana

Dates

Closing Date

30 January 2026