Durban,KwaZulu-Natal In recent years, a significant transformation has been quietly reshaping communities across the country : more women are moving away from long-term dependence on social assistance and carving out paths toward financial independence.. This shift reflects not only personal resilience but also broader changes in policy, support systems and economic opportunity. For decades, women…
A new COVID-19 variant has become the new dominant strain in China. NB.1.8.1 is now beginning to surface internationally prompting public health experts and agencies to issue fresh warnings about vaccine guidance. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been monitoring the new strain, which is of the Omicron variant, due to it’s swift increase in…
KwaZulu Natal,South Africa KZN HEALTH MEC NOMAGUGU SIMELANE CALLS FOR URGENCY AS MORE OLDER MEN ARE IMPREGNATING CHILDREN AND TEENS ACCORDING TO LATESTR STATISTICS South Africa faces a significant challenge with high rates of teenage pregnancy, with some reports indicating that the country has one of the highest rates globally. Nearly 365 teenage girls give…
Newcastle, KZN Grab your coats and blankets, its about to get chilly! The South African Weather Service (SAWS)has issued a level 2 warning for damaging crosswinds anticipated to affect coastal regions and the inland districts of Harry Gwala,uMgungundlovu, uThukela,Amajuba , uMzinyathi and Zululand. This comes as the province is bracing for a cold front set…
The District Manager of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Amajuba has finally responded to questions posed to the Department of Health by Spotlight On Newcastle . This comes almost two months after an article was published on 20 March 2025 titled Government Health and Emergency Services Come Under Fire As Lack of Urgency Worsens-Man Dies….
The escalating pothole problem has become a major concern in Newcastle. The danger and frustration of this has seen many residents take to social media to voice concern over the lack of urgency in repairs by the municipality. The Automobile Association believes that the number of potholes on South African roads could be more than…
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…
KwaZulu-Natal The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 4 warning for disruptive rain across the province of KwaZulu- Natal. The warning, which commences from midnight on Tuesday 15 April indicated that persistent rainfall is expected over most parts of the province and will continue into Wednesday posing a considerable risk to public…
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…
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…
