Newcastle’s Road to Recovery: Potholes, Problems and Promises
Newcastillians will continue to navigate challenging roads as the Newcastle Municipality strives to rectify the deteriorating infrastructure that motorists endure...
Read moreDetailsNewcastillians will continue to navigate challenging roads as the Newcastle Municipality strives to rectify the deteriorating infrastructure that motorists endure...
Read moreDetailsIn a packed courtroom at the Newcastle Courts, former Dundee captain Roshanlal Banawo was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment on...
Read moreDetailsIs South Africa poised to implement significantly stricter traffic regulations from 1 July 2025
Read moreDetailsTrollies and debris lie scattered beneath a tree atop Hardwick Street Bridge, mere steps from the roadway, where a small...
Read moreDetailsThe escalation in criminal activity across the province was underscored by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who voiced deep concern over
Read moreDetailsSix armed construction mafia members targeted a project in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, funded by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
Read moreDetailsIs the Newcastle Municipality finally set to tackle the pressing need for a new landfill site, given that the current...
Read moreDetailsChina has imposed a trade suspension on South African agricultural exports following a confirmed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Mpumalanga,...
Read moreDetailsThree people were injured on Monday morning, 12 May 2025, in a collision at the intersection of Allen Street and...
Read moreDetailsProtests are a common sight in South Africa, so much so, that according to Wikipedia, South Africa has been dubbed “the...
Read moreDetailsFollowing the first full work week after the extensive public holidays in April, many are eagerly anticipating the weekend’s arrival...
Read moreDetailsA Newcastle man has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for a savage assault on a nine-year-old girl, leaving her...
Read moreDetailsThe South African government is pressing ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) to pursue the divestment of its long steel operations as...
Read moreDetailsFive months after an inspection by the MEC for Sports, Arts, and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula—prompted by serious allegations concerning the...
Read moreDetailsAt just two months old, little Duan Du Plessis is confronting a formidable health challenge, prompting his parents, Valerie and...
Read moreDetailsNewcastle’s water infrastructure tests residents’ patience daily, with recurring pipe bursts, water outages, and sewage leaks spilling onto the town’s...
Read moreDetailsNurses are not for sale! This resounding chant reverberated outside Newcastle Provincial Hospital as a group of local nurses, joined...
Read moreDetailsIn a case that captured national attention in 2021, Dundee’s De Beer family—Malcolm, Patricia, and their daughter Samantha—are set to...
Read moreDetailsNewcastle residents may need to prepare for potential increases in their utility bills in the upcoming 2025/2026 financial year, as...
Read moreDetailsEfforts to secure the continued operations of ArcelorMittal South Africa are progressing with commitment, as the company, government, and various...
Read moreDetailsKwaZulu-Natal (KZN), a province known for its stunning coastline and rich diversity, faces a deeply divided crime landscape.
Read moreDetailsNewcastle’s road network has reached a critical state, with potholes found on nearly every street, forcing drivers to crawl through...
Read moreDetailsAfter a short work week and the end of a stretch of public holidays we dive into what weather conditions...
Read moreDetailsFollowing persistent rainfall across KwaZulu-Natal in recent weeks, the province’s dams have become a focal point
Read moreDetailsTwo major infrastructure projects in the Newcastle area—one at Chelmsford Nature Reserve and the other in Durnacol—officially broke ground on...
Read moreDetailsCommunities across South Africa are frequently exasperated by their municipalities, where service delivery is consistently undermined by the appointment of...
Read moreDetailsIs the Vryheid, Emadlangeni, Newcastle, and Ermelo (VENE) Corridor, a Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF), poised to usher in a...
Read moreDetailsLadysmith has long endured severe flooding, causing extensive damage within its boundaries and tragic loss of life due to recurrent...
Read moreDetailsA wedding in Newcastle over the long weekend ended in tragedy when a guest drowned during the reception, transforming a...
Read moreDetailsIs KwaZulu-Natal poised for transformative growth in the energy and industrialisation sectors, with Newcastle, Colenso, and Richards Bay playing pivotal...
Read moreDetailsKwaZulu-Natal’s road infrastructure, grappling with potholes, flood damage, and maintenance backlogs, faces a critical juncture. On 25 April 2025, MEC...
Read moreDetailsAs the work week draws to a close and South Africans eagerly anticipate their second consecutive long weekend, attention shifts...
Read moreDetailsFor several days, multiple suburbs across Newcastle have grappled with severe water shortages, with disruptions beginning
Read moreDetailsTrade union Solidarity has announced plans to seek judicial recourse in South Africa’s courts, potentially holding President Cyril Ramaphosa in...
Read moreDetailsA transformative development is on the horizon for the Emadlangeni (Utrecht) Municipality, as Idwala Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd sets its...
Read moreDetailsAs South Africans prepare to take advantage of April’s string of public holidays, the National Department of Health (NDoH) is...
Read moreDetailsFor years, vendors have displayed their goods at the intersection of Scott and Allen Streets, their wares arranged within
Read moreDetailsDisaster management teams have been placed on high alert, as a Level 4 Impact Based Warning has been issued by...
Read moreDetailsMunicipal property valuations form the cornerstone of the financial framework that enables South Africa’s 257 municipalities to fund indispensable services,...
Read moreDetailsA horrific act of gender-based violence culminated in the death of the perpetrator, as mob justice abruptly ended his violent
Read moreDetailsThe Easter long weekend has arrived, and South Africans are wholeheartedly embracing the opportunity to enjoy an extra long weekend....
Read moreDetailsThe National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved updated tariffs for the Petroleum Pipelines System
Read moreDetailsSevere weather has resulted in the tragic loss of a woman’s life after a taxi she was travelling in was...
Read moreDetailsLocal development took centre stage on Wednesday, 16 April 2025, as the Newcastle Municipality’s Directorate of Local Economic Development (LED)...
Read moreDetailsSouth African schoolchildren will enjoy an extended break, as the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed a special holiday...
Read moreDetailsA house fire on Springbok Avenue in Hutten Heights, Newcastle, drew alarmed onlookers as firefighters worked to contain
Read moreDetailsWater infrastructure poses a significant challenge in Newcastle and other towns across KwaZulu-Natal, where reliable access to water is often...
Read moreDetailsIn his pursuit to "Make America Great Again," U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled new tariffs on South African imports,...
Read moreDetailsA catastrophic collision took place along Albert Wessels Drive on Tuesday morning, 15 April 2025, resulting in one fatality and
Read moreDetailsAn Environmental Manager employed at Eskom’s Ingula Power Station was tragically gunned down in Ladysmith, leading the Ladysmith South African...
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