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In the hopes of igniting further progression and positivity through celebrating Newcastle, The Newcastillian – Online News touches on how people are choosing to throw away mainstream city life for a more relaxed country life.
According to RealNet Estate Agency Group’s Managing Director, Gerhard Kotzé, the lockdown has seen a change in South Africa’s property buying. One of the biggest trends now is the migration away from big cities to smaller towns along the coast and in more rural settings.
Boasting mass development, an award-winning municipality and a substantially lower crime rate than found in larger cities, this centre point between provinces has transformed into a prime choice for those relocating, looking for a more fulfilling life. Offering people the opportunity to experience a more enriched environment, where family time is prized, and community culture creates a sense of belonging and security. In summary, As stated by the Newcastle Municipality, “Our city is one of the fastest-growing cities in South Africa.”
To affirm the above, here is a compilation of good news articles:
- Newcastle businessman begins repairs to Memel Road
- COVID cases decline seeing Mediclinic Newcastle easing visiting hours restrictions
- Mediclinic Newcastle welcomes neurosurgeon Dr Thamsanqa Buthelezi to the team
- Mediclinic Newcastle welcomes Dr Zenzele Mthethwa, Newcastle’s newest specialist physician
- Newcastle Municipality clinches two awards and local media gets pat on back
- Newcastle Municipality on the up, adding two more awards to the list
As a Newcastillian, what would you say is Newcastle’s most significant selling point, and why should people invest in the local community?
Share your views in the comment section below.
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What a load of hogwash. Service delivery is almost at a standstill, infrastructure is collapsing, illegal immigrants are flooding the town. Newcastle is spiralling into an abyss. Why must we burden the private sector to help municipality when they are given a budget annually and collect rates and taxes
Yes, from an individual perspective, it seems to be true. But looking from a broader view, our town has definitely done much better than others. We also have the only municipality, in the region, not under administration. This alone says quite a lot even though our municipality is not favoured by many community members.