Velenkosi Hlabisa
Velenkosi Hlabisa is the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in South Africa, who was recently in the news for his role in ensuring food-handling businesses comply with health and safety regulations following a tragic incident involving contaminated food that resulted in the deaths of children.
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Recent news mentions
G20 Sherpa and Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Fiki Hlabisa said the U20 outcomes are not an external imposition.
Global cities call for $800bn in climate finance at first African Urban20 summit – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-17
IFP leader Velenkosi Hlabisa has accused some party members of impugning his character for his defence of women in the IFP who have been raped or sexual harassment.
Hlabisa vows to stop IFP members from abusing women in the party – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-21
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosi Hlabisa said there had been progress in implementing measures to ensure that food-handling outlets were compliant and followed regulations.
Non-registered food-handling businesses risk fines, arrests and closures, government reiterates – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-28
