Municipal

Newcastle residents face substantial increases in their monthly utility bills, as the Newcastle Municipality has confirmed...

Following various reports on the subject, it would appear progress is in the works regarding the...

The Newcastle Golf Club reported that the sewage contamination has persisted for just over two months,...

Newcastle Municipality’s Acting Municipal Manager, Dr Dumisani Thabethe, survived a shooting incident on the evening of...

After years of neglect, Newcastle’s road infrastructure is finally receiving the critical attention needed to ensure...

Newcastle Municipality denies Treasury’s claim of an unfunded budget as R28.6m shortfall sparks political tension and...

The appointment of former Endumeni Municipal Manager, Sithembiso Ntombela, to a senior position has sparked considerable...

Severe weather swept across KwaZulu-Natal, causing significant disruption to daily life through widespread power outages and...

Two transformative infrastructure projects, with a combined investment exceeding R10 billion, are underway in KwaZulu-Natal, South...

Despite South Africa's supposed commitment to recycling, a deeply uncomfortable truth lies buried beneath the landfill...

Only 16% of municipalities passed clean audits. Billions are wasted. Here’s what the AG’s report reveals—and...

Burst pipes and overflowing sewage are, regrettably, an all too common occurrence across South Africa. However,...

The Alfred Duma Local Municipality in Ladysmith has come under criticism for its inadequate management of...

The Endumeni (Dundee) Local Municipality is grappling with an escalating challenge following the abrupt resignation of...

KwaZulu-Natal’s infrastructure projects—crucial for delivering essential services—continue to be undermined by mismanagement, contractor failures, and poor...

Newcastle’s road infrastructure is finally getting the overdue attention it demands, with municipal teams working across...

The efficacy of local governance in South Africa hinges on the consistent and robust enforcement of...

On Tuesday, 27 May 2025, the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs...

Persistent water outages and sewage spills have left Newcastle residents grappling with a failing infrastructure, prompting...

KwaZulu-Natal’s deteriorating roads, marred by potholes and disrepair, continue to impact daily life across the province....

Over a month later, the Newcastle Municipality has finally addressed the statements issued by the KwaZulu-Natal...

“Just a few weeks ago, there was a report of a young girl who attempting to...

Newcastillians will continue to navigate challenging roads as the Newcastle Municipality strives to rectify the deteriorating...

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

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

The Newcastle Hospital Street Social Housing Project has surpassed the halfway mark, having achieved over 60%...

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

Newcastle residents may need to prepare for potential increases in their utility bills in the upcoming...

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

Learn how to hold ward councillors accountable in South Africa using official steps, legal frameworks, and...

Two major infrastructure projects in the Newcastle area—one at Chelmsford Nature Reserve and the other in...

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

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

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

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

Municipal property valuations form the cornerstone of the financial framework that enables South Africa’s 257 municipalities...

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

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

Mere days after the KwaZulu-Natal Treasury Department terminated significant grant funding to the Newcastle Municipality

Development is surging to the forefront in Newcastle and the surrounding towns within the Amajuba District,...

A step-by-step guide to help residents address billing errors across all municipal services—from property rates to...

The Newcastle Municipality, alongside 12 other municipalities, has come under scrutiny from the KwaZulu-Natal Treasury

R227.7 million has been allocated to support KZN's affected areas, with Ladysmith receiving the largest share.

Service delivery issues are anticipated to escalate significantly in the coming months, as numerous municipalities in...

Newcastle hosted a large gathering of cabinet members on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, as part of...

To address service delivery issues, several cabinet members visited Newcastle on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, as...

As you would agreee, municipal land is crucial for driving development and improving lives within its...

With 33 mining companies vying for prospecting rights in Newcastle, a wave of concern is rippling...

Inaccurate water or electricity bills from South African municipalities—arising from estimated readings, faulty meters, or clerical...

To date, Endumeni (Dundee) Municipality and uThukela District Municipality have been identified as among the most...