The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) in Mpumalanga is saddened by the passing of Inkosi KJ Malaza of the Mandlamakhulu Traditional Council in Tjakastad, Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality. Inkosi Malaza served in the Provincial Executive Committee of the House of Traditional Leaders, led by Kgoshi L Mokoena, from 2012 to 2017.