LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TOGETHER WITH MUNICIPALITY REMOVE ILLEGAL VENDORS

Newcastle ,KwaZulu-Natal Photos supplied by Newcastle Municipality Newcastle Municipality Cracks Down on Illegal Street Trading by Undocumented Immigrants Street vending is a significant part of the informal economy in South Africa, providing employment and contributing to the country’s GDP. This also plays a crucial role in many communities, providing convenience and access to a variety…

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South Africa’s ongoing battle with GBV under the spotlight

NEWCASTLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY CONDEMNS GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) continues to face alarmingly high rates of gender-based violence (GBV). The latest statistics released by the Police Minister revealed that Inanda Police Station leads the nation with the highest number of reported rape cases, followed by Umlazi Police Station. According to Gender…

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DISTRICT ESKOM EXPO’S AIM TO REFINE YOUNG SCIENTISITS RESEARCH PROJECTS

KwaZulu-Natal  Young scientists will have the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from a team of experts to help refine and improve their research projects at the upcoming Eskom Expo District Expos. School learners in Grades 4–12 and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students NC(V) Level 2 to NC(V) Level 4 are encouraged to register…

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YOUNG NEWCASTLE SCIENTISTS SHINE BRIGHT IN TUNISIA

Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal  South African young scientists have been awarded after successfully showcasing their innovative research projects in the environmental science and computer science categories at this year’s International Festival of Engineering, Science and Technology in Tunisia (I-FEST²). Hamzah Ismail and Vibhav Ramdas, both Grade 12 learners at St Dominic’s Academy in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, were award…

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