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Law enforcement pulls together to stop Cash in transit heist
A planned cash-in-transit (CIT) heist was foiled on Monday, 6 June 2022, thanks to highly efficient, quick thinking from…
Adding pressure to potential national shutdown, taxi fee hike protests loom
In terms of Northern KZN, Alfred Duma (Ladysmith) Municipality is not taking any chances on the possible unrest.
Suspected thieves stuff stolen livestock into Datsun GO boot
Police officers recently discovered that the ingenuity/stupidity of criminals knows no bounds, especially when trying to…
Warning: Voortrekker Street and John Parks Avenue ATMs targetted for fraud
Newcastle Police are urging Newcastillians to practice caution while using local ATMs, following two fraud cases…
Utrecht Municipality gets behind Huis Joanna Old Age Home
The plight of Utrecht-based SAVF Huis Joanna Old Age Home pulled on Newcastillians’ heartstrings in 2021, when it surfaced that…
Two motorists robbed at gunpoint, on the same day, on Albert Wessels Drive
Adding to Newcastle's growing crime rate, two motorists were held up at gunpoint, on the same…
Search for missing Alberton mother and toddler comes to end in Utrecht, KZN
The search for missing Alberton mother and her two-year-old son has come to a tragic end,…
Wanted suspect gunned down in shootout with police, in Weenen
A wanted suspect’s reign of terror has come to an end, after he was gunned down…
Vryheid DA councillor survives assassination attempt
Political violence has yet again reared its head in Northern KZN, following an assignation attempt on Democratic…
Newcastle’s open drug use, petty crime and homeless dilemma
Drug use in Newcastle, Northern KwaZulu-Natal has spilled onto the street with people injecting themselves in public…
Two people hospitalised after car overturns on Albert Wessels Drive
In the early hours of Friday morning, 3 June 2022, Albert Wessel Drive, Newcastle—medics attended to a collision.
Home in Amajuba Park, Newcastle allows dog to slowly die, while chained outside
Following a report coming in—the Newcastle SPCA opened a case of neglect and animal cruelty against…
Latest KZN dam levels now at the start of June
As the winter season sets in, KZN dam levels have remained steady for two consecutive weeks,…
Men linked to Osizweni child gang, Last Warning, attempt to rob medical facility
A small group of young men linked to the gang, the Last Warning, targeted Osizweni Clinic…
Slaughtered carcass dumped in river on Sutherland Street, Newcastle
Newcastle Municipal staff made a grisly discovery on Wednesday afternoon, 1 June 2022, while addressing illegal dumping on…
Man in custody for beheading and burning 13-year-old child
A 29-year-old man is in police custody, for allegedly beheading and burning a 13-year-old boy on…
uThukela Mayor accused of hiring four of his children
uThukela District Municipality Mayor, Cllr Ntandoyenkosi Shabalala, found himself denying accusations of nepotism.
Newcastle Municipality could lose grant funding, due to a lack of spending
Finding that funds are not being utilised by the Newcastle Municipality, KZN CoGTA made the trip to Newcastle to…
The following Newcastle areas will have water disruptions over the next two days
Brace yourselves for two days of water interruptions. This follows an urgent notice by the Newcastle Municipality.
From Madadeni youngster to international musician, Dr Mhlambi
Celebrating successful newcastillians, we introduce Professional Cellist, Dr Thokozani Mhlambi, who has gone from a Madadeni youngster…
Another woman’s decomposing body found along riverbank in Dannhauser
The grisly discovery of a woman’s decomposing body has sent shockwaves through the small community of Dannhauser,…
Man dies while trying to escape with stolen chocolate
Maybe the adrenaline rush was just too much for a man you recently dropped dead while…
R100 000 reward for wanted murderer, have you seen him?
Gauteng Police have issued the reward to anyone with information leading to the Mbuso Ndabazovela Biyela arrest and conviction.
Three arrested after trying to break into Lennoxton home, twice
According to Imran Ghafoor of Newcastle Crimefighter Task Team, would-be burglars had set their sights on a home in the…
Drakensberg Boys Choir joined by Newcastle School Choirs for a good cause
Thanking all those involved, Honiball states that the initiative truly made a difference to the NG…
Petrol expected to increase by R4 per litre, but the fight is on
The petrol price is set to go up by a gut-wrenching R4 per litre at the…
Dannhauser man beats girlfriend to death, using sjambok, sticks and kettle
A young man has been charged with murder, after savagely beating his 21-year-old girlfriend to death on 21…
Newcastle Municipality states climate change and weather responsible for potholes
There's no doubt that climate change and weather conditions are impacting the world over. But, is…
Newcastle Mall confirms one injury following robbery and is satisfied with security
Yet another armed robbery at Newcastle Mall, just months after the last, has seen numerous comments from…
Political tensions fly, after Vryheid Mayor accused of bringing Municipality to standstill
The AbaQulusi (Vryheid) Municipality Mayor, Cllr Mncedisi Maphisa has been accused of allegedly refusing to appoint a Municipal…
Suspects on the run, following an armed robbery at Newcastle Mall
Four men are currently on the run from local law enforcement, following an armed robbery at…
Two dead after truck smashes into construction workers on Majuba Pass
Two people have died, and two were left injured, following a horrific collision on the Amajuba…
Over, a year later and still homeless, Siyahlahla-la RDP home update
For various Newcastle residents receiving an RDP home in Siyahlahla – la, Fairleigh meant the dawn…
Ladysmith Municipality to audit its employees’ skills
The Alfred Duma Municipality officially launched a Municipal Skills Audit Plan—an initiative set to change the government entity
Deputy Mayor accused of intimidating carwash owner, Newcastle Municipality responds
The Newcastle Municipality finds itself defending against accusations of forcibly removing a young businessman’s car wash
Cold weather and downpour expected across NKZN this weekend
Disruptive rains are expected through parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, 21 May 2022 according to the South…
Farmers jump into action, averting potential farm attack
This incident follows mere days after a farm attack on Wednesday, 11 May 2022, just outside of…
Body discovered in field on Albert Wessels Drive, Newcastle
A body was discovered early on Thursday morning, 19 May 2022, in an open field on Albert…
Newcastle’s firefighter challenge and the municipality’s take on it
According to the Newcastle Municipality, the government entity currently employs 24 operational firefighters
Man stabbed to death over pocket change, in Newcastle’s Industrial area
Following a brutal, alcohol induced attack in Newcastle's industrial on Saturday, 14 May 2022—two murder suspects are…
Newcastle Municipality suspends Vish Govender again—laying criminal charges against him
Despite the court's ruling, during a council meeting held on Friday, 13 May 2022, the Municipality yet…
Fears rise as fuel price set to skyrocket in June
Current unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is pointing to a tremendous fuel price increase across…
Newcastle Court gives 10 years to five men for stealing Transnet lines
During the investigation, it was confirmed that the copper cables were stolen from Transnet railway lines in Mahlabathini.
Vryheid’s Home Affairs Offices closed after all equipment stolen in armed robbery
The Department of Home Affairs in Vryheid is now closed until further notice due to five armed men emptying out…
Mercisha Tedpaul’s murder case unfolding, is her aunt involved?
With the court case continuing, new developments have left Tedpaul’s sister, Shristi Dookhi facing more unanswered…