Newcastillians will continue to navigate challenging roads as the Newcastle Municipality strives to rectify the deteriorating infrastructure that motorists endure...

In a packed courtroom at the Newcastle Courts, former Dundee captain Roshanlal Banawo was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment on...

Is South Africa poised to implement significantly stricter traffic regulations from 1 July 2025

Trollies and debris lie scattered beneath a tree atop Hardwick Street Bridge, mere steps from the roadway, where a small...

The escalation in criminal activity across the province was underscored by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who voiced deep concern over

Six armed construction mafia members targeted a project in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, funded by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport

Is the Newcastle Municipality finally set to tackle the pressing need for a new landfill site, given that the current...

China has imposed a trade suspension on South African agricultural exports following a confirmed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Mpumalanga,...

Three people were injured on Monday morning, 12 May 2025, in a collision at the intersection of Allen Street and...

Protests are a common sight in South Africa, so much so, that according to Wikipedia, South Africa has been dubbed “the...

Following the first full work week after the extensive public holidays in April, many are eagerly anticipating the weekend’s arrival...

A Newcastle man has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for a savage assault on a nine-year-old girl, leaving her...

The South African government is pressing ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) to pursue the divestment of its long steel operations as...

Five months after an inspection by the MEC for Sports, Arts, and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula—prompted by serious allegations concerning the...

At just two months old, little Duan Du Plessis is confronting a formidable health challenge, prompting his parents, Valerie and...

Newcastle’s water infrastructure tests residents’ patience daily, with recurring pipe bursts, water outages, and sewage leaks spilling onto the town’s...

Nurses are not for sale! This resounding chant reverberated outside Newcastle Provincial Hospital as a group of local nurses, joined...

In a case that captured national attention in 2021, Dundee’s De Beer family—Malcolm, Patricia, and their daughter Samantha—are set to...

Newcastle residents may need to prepare for potential increases in their utility bills in the upcoming 2025/2026 financial year, as...

Efforts to secure the continued operations of ArcelorMittal South Africa are progressing with commitment, as the company, government, and various...

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), a province known for its stunning coastline and rich diversity, faces a deeply divided crime landscape.

Newcastle’s road network has reached a critical state, with potholes found on nearly every street, forcing drivers to crawl through...

After a short work week and the end of a stretch of public holidays we dive into what weather conditions...

Following persistent rainfall across KwaZulu-Natal in recent weeks, the province’s dams have become a focal point

Two major infrastructure projects in the Newcastle area—one at Chelmsford Nature Reserve and the other in Durnacol—officially broke ground on...

Communities across South Africa are frequently exasperated by their municipalities, where service delivery is consistently undermined by the appointment of...

Is the Vryheid, Emadlangeni, Newcastle, and Ermelo (VENE) Corridor, a Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF), poised to usher in a...

Ladysmith has long endured severe flooding, causing extensive damage within its boundaries and tragic loss of life due to recurrent...

A wedding in Newcastle over the long weekend ended in tragedy when a guest drowned during the reception, transforming a...

Is KwaZulu-Natal poised for transformative growth in the energy and industrialisation sectors, with Newcastle, Colenso, and Richards Bay playing pivotal...

KwaZulu-Natal’s road infrastructure, grappling with potholes, flood damage, and maintenance backlogs, faces a critical juncture. On 25 April 2025, MEC...

As the work week draws to a close and South Africans eagerly anticipate their second consecutive long weekend, attention shifts...

For several days, multiple suburbs across Newcastle have grappled with severe water shortages, with disruptions beginning

Trade union Solidarity has announced plans to seek judicial recourse in South Africa’s courts, potentially holding President Cyril Ramaphosa in...

A transformative development is on the horizon for the Emadlangeni (Utrecht) Municipality, as Idwala Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd sets its...

As South Africans prepare to take advantage of April’s string of public holidays, the National Department of Health (NDoH) is...

For years, vendors have displayed their goods at the intersection of Scott and Allen Streets, their wares arranged within

Disaster management teams have been placed on high alert, as a Level 4 Impact Based Warning has been issued by...

Municipal property valuations form the cornerstone of the financial framework that enables South Africa’s 257 municipalities to fund indispensable services,...

A horrific act of gender-based violence culminated in the death of the perpetrator, as mob justice abruptly ended his violent

The Easter long weekend has arrived, and South Africans are wholeheartedly embracing the opportunity to enjoy an extra long weekend....

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved updated tariffs for the Petroleum Pipelines System

Severe weather has resulted in the tragic loss of a woman’s life after a taxi she was travelling in was...

Local development took centre stage on Wednesday, 16 April 2025, as the Newcastle Municipality’s Directorate of Local Economic Development (LED)...

South African schoolchildren will enjoy an extended break, as the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed a special holiday...

A house fire on Springbok Avenue in Hutten Heights, Newcastle, drew alarmed onlookers as firefighters worked to contain

Water infrastructure poses a significant challenge in Newcastle and other towns across KwaZulu-Natal, where reliable access to water is often...

In his pursuit to "Make America Great Again," U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled new tariffs on South African imports,...

A catastrophic collision took place along Albert Wessels Drive on Tuesday morning, 15 April 2025, resulting in one fatality and

An Environmental Manager employed at Eskom’s Ingula Power Station was tragically gunned down in Ladysmith, leading the Ladysmith South African...