On Thursday afternoon, 30 June 2022, “The motorcyclist came out of Goodwin Avenue, and into Victoria Road when…
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Hawks arrest suspect as another NKZN Municipality loses essential cables
This follows the arrest of a Vryheid resident, who was dealing in copper cables, stolen from the Abaqulusi (Vryheid)…
Traffic cop asks for R10 000 bribe for “fraudulent license disk”
A traffic officer faces jail time, after attempting to obtain an enormous bribe from a motorist…
Urine and faeces paint Newcastle public toilets, but there is more to this
A visit to the site is not only an assault on the senses but does pose…
Collision at Allen Street and Drakensberg Drive intersection
Traffic flow was slightly hampered at the Allen Street and Drakensberg Drive intersection on Thursday morning, 30…
Scott and Montague Streets traffic lights only to be repaired in August 2022
Starting in 2021, Newcastle motorists have found themselves contending with nonfunctional traffic lights at the intersection…
Body with multiple gunshot wounds found along the road in Madadeni
The body of an unidentified man was found in Madadeni on Saturday, 25 June 2022, according to KwaZulu-Natal SAPS.
Flooding in Ladysmith to come to an end, says Mayor
Despite this, Ladysmith suffered subsequent flooding not long afterwards due to the excessive rain during the…
Three injured and one dead in collision at Junction Bypass in Vryheid
One person is dead, and three are injured. This follows a horrific incident at the Junction…
Madadeni paedophile lures 13-year-old girl into home
Heartbreakingly, a 13-year-old girl was raped in Section 5, Madadeni, by a 27-year-old man over the…
Eskom implements Stage 6 loadshedding
Eskom has announced that due to unlawful industrial action, Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented on Tuesday, 28…
Newcastle Schizophrenic son who disappeared for 10 months, reunited with family
After her mentally ill son went missing in September 2021, mother, Switerena (Aneesa) Gopie has eventually…
Locals appear to be contributing to continuing power outages
Following reports, certain residents from Osizweni and Madadeni appear to be contributing to continuing power outages.
Five dead on R34, following a head-on collision between car and bakkie
Following a horrific head-on collision on the R34 Melmoth Road, five people died on Sunday night, 26 June…
Utrecht on temporary electrical supply, after thieves steal essential cables
Utrecht is currently running on a temporary supply of electricity, with the town set to face major…
Over R7 million pumped into Utrecht’s road upgrade projects
The eMadlangeni (Utrecht) Municipality will be spending over R7 million on repairing infrastructure within the town.
Watch: Ladysmith hijackers can’t get car into reverse seeing them flee the scene
According to a report, an attempted hijacking took place shortly before 6.30 pm outside a business…
Volksrust, Amersfoort and Wakkerstroom SAPS nab murderer while hitchhiking
Amersfoort SAPS arrested a 29-year-old man, wanted for the murder of his 34-year-old girlfriend, Nomalanga Zwane.
Grab your jackets, rain and thunderstorms expected across KZN on Thursday
According to the weather service, cloudy and cool weather can be expected with isolated showers and…
Stage 2 loadshedding extended, with chances of higher stages in the evening
Eskom has announced that Stage 2 loadshedding will continue on Wednesday, 22 June 2022, from 10 am until…
Bloodriver Crossing collision between bus and car sees one dead and four injured
A horrific wreckage between a bus and a car on Wednesday morning, 22 June 2022, has…
Police line-up sees Madadeni murderer behind bars
The wheels of justice are finally in motion, following the tragic passing of Minenhle Matthews, who…
24 firearms, two explosive devices and 90 rounds of ammunition recovered in Weenen, KZN
Police have recovered 24 firearms, 90 rounds of ammunition, and two explosive devices in Weenen, outside of Estcourt.
KZN Dept of Transport to employ 4000 youth to repair roads, Dannhauser to benefit first
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport stated that it will deploy a cohort of more than 4 000 young…
Home invaders tie up victims in Schuinshoogte, Newcastle
A Newcastle couple endured a traumatic experience after their home was invaded by two men on…
One arrested, following break-in at Lennoxton business
Break-ins continue to escalate in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, according to Newcastle Crimefighter Task Team’s Imran Ghafoor.
Eskom announces Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented until Thursday
South African Power utility, Eskom has announced that it will be implementing Stage 2 loadshedding as of Monday, 20…
Eskom warns of loadshedding as “the power system is constrained”
Eskom is cautioning the public that due to the continued shortage of generation capacity, the power system…
Sunday braai turns into fiery chaos for a homeowner in Pioneer Park
Showcasing just how fast a good time can turn into disarray, on Sunday evening, 19 June 2022, a fire erupted at…
Two escape death, after vehicle flips outside Vryheid
Two people escaped almost certain death on Saturday morning, 18 June 2022, after their vehicle overturned on…
Family receives new home, groceries and furniture from Newcastle Municipality
A local family from Lister Farm found themselves the proud owners of a brand-new home, thanks to the Newcastle…
Five people injured and one dead, following multiple collisions on R34
Five people were injured and one person killed in two collisions along the R34 on Thursday, 16 June 2022.
Pressure on new administrations as certain KZN municipalities futures look bleak
However, concerns are flying following Maluleke's report, explaining the dire financial position of 28% of South…
Ladysmith residents be warned, “municipal contractors” trying to gain access to homes
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal residents need to be on high alert as there is a team of men operating under…
Bergville Pastor goes missing, have you seen him?
“The missing person, who is a pastor, was last seen on 5 June 2022 at 21:30, when he…
Planned water shutdown due to Chelmsford Dam pipeline repair work
Ntshingwayo (Chelmsford) Dam is set to undergo further repairs following a leak discovered at the Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal…
COSATU working on protests across KZN this Friday
A sense of relief was felt by South Africa and its investors, after the call for…
Estcourt Deputy Mayor accused of involvement in Cash in Transit heist
Three security guards travelling in an armoured vehicle were ambushed by eight men on the R103,…
Bed and Breakfast establishment on Drakensberg Drive goes up in flames
A fire erupted at a local bed and breakfast situated on Drakensberg Drive, Newcastle on Monday…
Local hospital searches for deceased patients’ families and friends, can you help?
The Madadeni Regional Hospital is urgently seeking assistance from the community, following the deaths of two of its…
Final medium-term budget presented for Newcastle, what you should know
The Newcastle Municipality has officially submitted the Final Medium Term Budget for 2022/2023, with big plans in the…
Newcastle’s Vicky van der Merwe set to compete at 2022 Commonwealth Games
As an exceptionally talented Newcastle, KZN bowls participant, Vicky van der Merwe, will proudly be joining…
Former Newcastle Mayor, Dr Mahlaba to contend for provincial leadership
Former Newcastle Mayor, Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba will be contending for the ANC KZN Regional Chairperson position.
Cops on high alert and contingency plans in place for potential National shutdown
The final countdown for the potential National Shutdown has begun, with Newcastillians across the country preparing…
Newcastle suburbs experiencing water supply issues, what you need to know
While loadshedding has taken a backseat, for the time being, several Newcastillians will have noticed issues…