People
Meet Newcastle’s new Deputy Mayor, Shedrack Musa Thwala
“In his new capacity as Deputy Mayor, Cllr Thwala is focusing on assisting in implementing much-needed reform in the community.”
Municipal
Meet Newcastle’s new Deputy Mayor, Shedrack Musa Thwala
“In his new capacity as Deputy Mayor, Cllr Thwala is focusing on assisting in implementing much-needed reform in the community.”
Introducing Newcastle’s new Chief Whip, Faizel Cassim
“Newcastle Municipality is now under new control, effective 22 November 2021, with high hopes riding on the newly elected’s shoulders.”
Newcastle Mayor, David Xolani Dube chats about the future
“Many people are unaware that Mayor Dube is a loving father to his seven sons and a devoted husband to his wife, Londiwe.”
Newcastle Municipality new leadership elected
“Newcastle Municipality’s initial council meeting has taken place, and the town’s leadership has been officially announced.”
Newcastle Municipality’s inaugural meeting postponed
“The newly elected council for the Newcastle Municipality was scheduled to hold its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, 17 November 2021.”
Updated loadshedding schedules: Utrecht, Newcastle, Dundee and Durban
Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented, beginning on Monday, 8 November 2021 until 5 am on Saturday, 13 November 2021.
Newcastle’s results for Local Government Elections
“Here are the current stats on Newcastle’s local government election results. As they develop we will keep you posted.”
LGE 2021 Election Day, what you need to know
“The Local Government Elections (LGE) 2021 goes live today. It is now your one chance to cast your vote and let your voice be heard.”
ActionSA top brass addresses water pollution claims in Newcastle
“The water pollution saga between the Newcastle Municipality and Faizel Cassim, ActionSA’s mayoral candidate and owner of Newcastle Industrial Laundry, continues.”
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National
Changes to Firearms Act halted, thanks to public response
“Due to mass public reaction, the Police Portfolio Committee has decided to halt further proposed revisions to the Firearms Control Act.”
Pfizer applies for SAHPRA authorisation for COVID-19 booster shots
“According to the local drug watchdog, the evaluation of data on the safety and efficacy of the third dose will begin.”
Concerns over festive season, as COVID cases rise
“As the pandemic’s fourth wave hangs in the balance, will South Africans be subjected to lockdown restrictions this festive season?”
Free access to National parks for the week, learn more here
“The moment has arrived for South Africans to appreciate the splendour of South Africa’s national parks, for free!”
Guess who’s back? Influenza on the rise in South Africa
“Influenza cases in South Africa have been increasing since August 23, 2021, according to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases.”
Stage 2 loadshedding again, until 20 November. Download the schedule here
“Eskom will begin implementing Stage 2 loadshedding at 2 pm today, 17 November 2021 and will continue until Saturday, 20 November 2021.”
Economy
Repair work to Memel Road continues; here’s the update
“In October, Memel farmers, led by Beukes Willemse, launched a project to fill and repair potholes on the R34 in the Memel area”
Crime
Fifth farm-related attack in KZN this month
“There appears to be a spike in farm-related attacks in KwaZulu-Natal, with yet another new case coming in today.”