Events 2023
20 October 2023
Long Service Awards: Rewarding Loyalty and Commitment Offered to the Department
PIETERMARITZBURG: On Friday 20 October 2023, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works convened a Long Service Awards (LSA) ceremony to recognize contribution demonstrated by employees who have served in the Department for more than a decade. The Departmental Human ...
Public Works Creates a Culture of Cybersecurity Conscious Employees
ETHEKWINI: On Friday 13 October 2023, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Directorate hosted a Cybersecurity Awareness training session for all Senior Management Service (SMS) members. October is the Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) which is observed annually and forms ...
13 October 2023
MEC Nkosi visits Dlilanga High School as operation Siyahlola takes centre stage
UMKHANYAKUDE DISTRICT: On Friday, 13 October 2023, the MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works Mr Sipho “KK” Nkosi visited Dlilanga High School in Ward 7, under the Mtubatuba Local Municipality, Umkhanyakude District. This is part of an ongoing Departmental service delivery monitoring programme, Operation Siyahlola. The MEC as a political head at the helm of the Department engaged ...
13 October 2023
"I applaud the inclusion of historically disadvantaged groups at Mfume Clinic Project," says MEC Nkosi
ETHEKWINI: KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works Mr Sipho “KK” Nkosi on Thursday 12 October 2023, paid a visit at Mfume Clinic in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. Today's visit cements continuation of a standing Departmental service delivery ...
12 October 2023
Departmental Disabled Employees’ Forum Meeting September
On Thursday, 28 September 2023 to Friday, 29 September 2023, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Public Works Disabled Employees’ Forum held a two-days meeting at Ugu District Office in Port Shepstone. This, is a formal departmental structure which was officially established ...
29 September 2023
EThekwini Region Plays Host to A Masterpiece Heritage Day Programme
ARCHIE GUMEDE CONFERENCE CENTRE: The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works’ Ethekwini Region recently demonstrated its subscription and staunch support towards promotion of cultural diversity. Prior to the very end of the Heritage Month - on Friday, 29 September 2023, Departmental officials from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures gathered at the Archie Gumede Conference Centre – Mayville, in commemoration of Heritage Day (HD). ...
29 September 2023
MEC Nkosi Leads Operation Siyahlola Inspection of Two Government Major Projects Under Zululand District Municipality
ULUNDI: The Operation Siyahlola service delivery journey continues as the MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Mr Sipho “KK” Nkosi puts the pedal to the metal. Recently, the MEC on his tight schedule of government programmes spent a day visiting a pair of critical community development projects.
28 September 2023
Southern Region Military Veterans NHBRC Training
In the quest of achieving economic empowerment for the poor people of our country, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Public Works Honourable MEC Sipho “KK” Nkosi mandates all Public Works sections, regions and directorates to focus with great emphasis in training people from the vulnerable groups with an objective to enable them to access economic development ...
27 September 2023
Embracing Cultural Diversity in the Workplace Symbolises Unity
OLIVER TAMBO HOUSE: The Change Management and Service Delivery Sub-Directorate of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works leads by example when it comes to promotion of Cultural Diversity on the shop floor. This came to light during the recent Heritage Day Celebration, the annual event hosted around recognition of cultural diversity in the workplace. ...
21 September 2023
KZN MEC for Public Works Vows to Maximise Skills Development for a Sustainable Future
ETHEKWINI: The MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Mr Sipho Nkosi on Tuesday, 19 September 2023 presided-over the Expanded Public Works (EPWP) Sewing Certificate Handover Ceremony where the first group of 93 participants showcased their craft to the world for the first time. This group of world-class seamstresses and seamsters have successfully completed extensive practical training under the inaugural ...
19 September 2023
MEC Nkosi Condemns Unlawful Occupation of Government Buildings in KwaZulu-Natal
The MEC was accompanied by the KZN Public Works Portfolio Committee Chairperson, Ms Makhosazane Zungu, Departmental Senior Management and representatives of the eThekwini Municipality when he visited establishments ...
07 September 2023
Women-Only Razzmatazz Reflects on Women Empowerment Approaches
MAYVILLE: It was a wonderful day on Tuesday, 29 August 2023, when the KZN Department of Public Works (DPW) ended a cord of Women’s Month festivities by paying a special focus on mandatory Women Empowerment interventions required in the workplace. The writing was on the wall when scores of women representing various Directorates of the Department reflected ...
29 August 2029
GBV and Femicide Awareness Workshop Caters for Departmental Cleaning Section
PIETERMARITZBURG: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is described as any harmful or act directed at an individual based on their actual or perceived gender identity. This includes violence against women, children, men, and people who do not conform to dominant gender roles. On Thursday, 24 August 2023 towards the end of Women’s Month, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works in collaboration with the ...
24 August 2029
Operation Siyahlola at Siphumelele Primary School and Tongaat Special School
ETHEKWINI: On Thursday, 3 August 2023, the MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works (DPW) in KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Sipho “KK” Nkosi conducted construction project inspections at Inanda-based Siphumelele Primary and Tongaat Special School (TSS). The MEC’s inspection programme also targeted the TSS which is a public institution
03 August 2029
eThekwini Youth Day Sports Fest Marks the Last Day of Youth Month
Unmatchable talent displayed by various departmental soccer and netball players cannot be ruled out as two special soccer teams, Hector Peterson and Soweto Uprisings FC were specifically formed to serve the purpose of the day had an encounter in broad daylight. A do-or-die match started on a low pace and heated-up at a blink of an eye which saw a number of supporters waiting on tenterhooks for the final match.
30 June 2023
Youth Economic Empowerment Programme Opens a New Window for Economic Opportunities in Kwadukuza
KWADUKUZA: On Monday 26 June 2023, the MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works Honourable Sipho "KK" Nkosi together with KwaDukuza Mayor Cllr Lindile Nhaca joined forces to ensure that, the KwaDukuza Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (KYEEP) becomes a huge success. ...
26 June 2023
EPWP Steering Committee Meeting Concluded: Ugu District
The Provincial Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Directorate in close collaboration with the National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPW&I) hosted a-two-day Provincial Steering Committee Meeting to reflect on its operational mandate in line with relevant government prescripts. ...
22-23 June 2023
KwaZulu-Natal Cabinet Hosts Amajuba District Operation Sukuma Sakhe Cabinet Day
OSS is a Provincial Government outreach programme aimed at fast-tracking service delivery and it is also held in line with a clear Cabinet Resolution on War against Poverty in KwaZulu-Natal. It was established with an aim of addressing social ills that affect the communities negatively. Given the aforesaid, the MEC for Human ...
13 June 2023
Midlands Region Structured a Productive Engagement with uThukela District Contractors
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Section located at the KZN Department of Public Works’ Midlands Region recently hosted the Eyesizwe Contractor Development Programme (ECDP) Workshop. The main objective of the workshop held on ...
08 June 2023
"We Empower Women because they have Skills and Capacity to Perform" MEC Sipho Nkosi
The Honourable Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works Mr Sipho ‘KK’ Nkosi convened a productive face-to-face interactive with Head Office Officials on Tuesday, 6 June 2023 at the Oliver Tambo House in Pietermaritzburg. The visit comes after the MEC was officially sworn-in by the Executive Authority on 23 May 2023. Leading the meeting ...
06 June 2023
New Osindisweni MDR-TB Facility
ETHEKWINI REGION: The KZN Department of Public Works (DPW) as an Implementing Agent of Choice in infrastructure development and property management has once again “flexed” its muscles following a looming completion of a decentralized Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) facility at Osindisweni Hospital under the Ethekwini Health District. Surrounding communities ...
02 June 2023
MEC Nkosi conducts strategic project visits
KZN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: On Tuesday, 30 May 2023, the MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works Mr Sipho “KK” Nkosi conducted a project inspection a project inspection drive under the auspices of his Departmental monitoring initiative, dubbed Operation Siyahlola. ...
30 May 2023
A Dawn of a New Era Shelters the KZN Department of Public Works
ETHEKWINI REGION: On Monday 29 May 2023, the newly appointed MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works Mr Sipho “KK” Nkosi graced the sitting of a Special Management Committee Meeting (MANCO) held in Mayville, Durban. ...
29 May 2023
Government Commits to Completion of A Multi-Million Rand Enyokeni Cultural Precinct
ZULULAND REGION: On Friday, 26 May 2023, the Acting Head of the KZN Department of Public Works, Mr Siboniso Majola led a delegation of senior government officials as part of his official visit to the Enyokeni Royal Palace in Nongoma. During a brief session held to formally introduce and handover the main contractor appointed ...
26 May 2023
Staff at the Department of Public Works welcome the newly appointed MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works Mr Sipho ‘KK’ Nkosi
The Department of Public Works would like to extend a warm welcome to the newly appointed MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Mr Sipho ‘KK’ Nkosi. The department is further delighted and honoured to learn from Mr Nkosi’s wealth of leadership abilities, having served in various leadership roles. Furthermore, the staff hopes ...
25 May 2023
Post Budget Media Engagement
MAYVILLE: On Tuesday, 02 May 2023 the MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba hosted a Post-Budget Votes Media Engagement to reaffirm his hard-line stance on the implementation of service delivery commitments mirrored in the 2023-2024 Budget Policy Speech presentations. The aforesaid engagement held in Mayville - Durban, covered ...
02 May 2023
Operation Sukuma Sakhe Interventions Leave No Stone Unturned
KwaZulu Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube led the provincial Cabinet members as they visited the uMhlabuyalinga Local Municipality under UMkhanyakube District. The cabinet visit held under the banner of ...
23 April 2023
FM Policy Workshop
ETHEKWINI REGION: On Thursday 20 April 2023 the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works hosted the Facilities Management Policy and Strategy Work Stream Sub Committee Meeting at The Natal Sharks board, Umhlanga Rocks in Durban. The meeting which was directed by the ...
20 April 2023
A year of massive job creation in KwaZulu-Natal
KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE: On Wednesday afternoon 19 April 2023, the MEC for Public Works, Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba tabled a R1, 738, 955 billion Budget which received a smart nod of approval. Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPLs) representing various political formations in the province hailed the MEC for a succinct and crystal-clear presentation of Vote 14. ...
19 April 2023
EPWP Integrated Grant Workshop
ETHEKWINI REGION: On April 18, 2023, the Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Public Works hosted an Integrated Grant Workshop under the banner of the provincial Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The workshop was held at the iLembe Conference ...
18 April 2023
EPWP Steering Committee
ETHEKWINI: On Tuesday, 04 April 2023 the KwaZulu-Natal Expanded Public Works Programme’s Provincial Steering Committee convened a tactical engagement to evaluate service delivery related progress made during the 2022/2023 financial year. This committee serves as a ...
04 April 2023
Midlands Region Fly the Property Management and Infrastructure Development Flag High
MIDLANDS REGION: The Communications Team from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works recently engaged in a zig-zag tour to capture latest developments around some construction projects currently spearheaded by the Department in the Midlands Region. On Tuesday, 28 March 2023, a fully-fledged project site visit was conducted at the ...
28 March 2023
Midlands Region Hard at Work as Dundee Research Station Project Progresses Positively
DUNDEE RESEARCH STATION: It goes without saying that, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works is committed to its mandate of improving lives of the people of KwaZulu-Natal through sustainable infrastructure development and property management. This became evident on Tuesday, 28 March 2023 when the Communications Team toured the project refurbishment ...
28 March 2023
Capacity-Building Through Forestry Training for Izandla Ziyagezana Beneficiaries
ETHEKWINI REGION: The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works in partnership with the National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure have yet again demonstrated a wherewithal to create employment opportunities through the Forestry Training Programme. This is part of a departmental drive ...
24 March 2023
Government at Work as the 2023 EPWP Focus Week Continues
This is in direct response to a clear directive made by the MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba as part of his unwavering declaration of war against poverty in KwaZulu Natal. On Tuesday, 22 February 2023, over 130 people converged at ...
22 February 2023
SADC Ambassadors and High Commissioners Pledge Solidarity to Flood Victims
On Saturday 28 January 2023, families of victims of devastating floods which ravaged KwaZulu-Natal in April 2022 received food vouchers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Group of Ambassadors and High Commissioners. ...
28 January 2023
KZN Public Works Raises the Bar for Other Provinces
ETHEKWINI: On Wednesday, 25 January 2023 the Gauteng Legislature’s Infrastructure Development Portfolio Committee conducted an oversight visit in Durban as part of the Inter- Provincial Legislature visit to KwaZulu-Natal. Members of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature including its relevant committee Chairperson Hon. Mpho Modise received a warm welcome ...
25 January 2023
KZN Public Works hosts a joint session with the Gauteng Provincial Legislature
Senior departmental officials took to the podium to reflect on community development projects implemented by the Department of Public Works (DPW) in the Harry Gwala District when concerns raised by community members and relevant stakeholders were raised. This engagement attracted a number of people from as far afield as ...
24 January 2023