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Limpopo CoGHSTA
20+ Years of Service
WHO WE ARE

Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements & Traditional Affairs

The Limpopo Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) is mandated to strengthen local government, deliver sustainable human settlements, and support traditional leadership institutions across the province.

Guided by the principles of Unity in Diversity, the Department works hand-in-hand with municipalities, traditional councils and communities to ensure quality service delivery and integrated development throughout Limpopo.

✓ Developmental Local Government
✓ Integrated Human Settlements
✓ Traditional Leadership Support
✓ Community Participation
DIRECTION

Vision & Mission

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Our Vision

Integrated Sustainable Human Settlements.

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Our Mission

To be an effective agent of change that delivers quality service to the citizens of Limpopo by:

  • Promoting developmental Co-operative Governance.
  • Supporting Municipalities and Traditional Leadership Institutions.
  • Optimally delivering Integrated and Sustainable Human Settlements.
OUR MANDATE

What We Do

The Department fulfils its mandate through three interconnected programmes that support municipalities, communities and traditional institutions across Limpopo.

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Co-operative Governance

Strengthening the capacity of municipalities, promoting intergovernmental relations, and supporting good governance, accountability and public participation in local government.

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Human Settlements

Facilitating the delivery of integrated and sustainable human settlements, providing housing opportunities and improving the living conditions of Limpopo communities.

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Traditional Affairs

Supporting and strengthening traditional leadership institutions, promoting customary governance and ensuring the preservation of cultural heritage across the province.

LEADERSHIP

Our Organisational Structure

The Department is led by the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) and the Head of Department (HOD), supported by a dedicated team of senior managers.

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MEC

Member of the Executive Council

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HOD

Head of Department

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Chief Directors

Programme Leadership

RESOURCES

Key Documents

Access important planning and accountability documents that guide the work of the Department.

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SDBIP

Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan
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IDP

Integrated Development Plan
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Annual Reports

Performance and accountability reports