12 February 2026 Archives

VACCINES AND VIGILANCE : MEC MEYER OUTLINES PLAN TO CONTAIN FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE IN NEWCASTLE

Chief Editor: Bronwyn M Frank4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Newcastle,KwaZulu-Natal Photos supplied When MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure Martin Meyer visited Newcastle this week to address the ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, his message to farmers was direct: cooperation, vaccination, and transparency are now critical to protecting the province’s livestock industry.Meeting with farmers and agricultural stakeholders in the Amajuba District, Meyer acknowledged the…

PIE Act in Action: Newcastle Council Pauses Staff Flats Evictions and Property Sale

Chief Editor: Bronwyn M Frank4 months ago4 months ago14 mins

Newcastle,KwaZulu-Natal In Newcastle, a quiet municipal housing matter quickly grew into a community concern when residents of the long-standing Staff Flats were confronted with the possibility of eviction following plans by the municipality to sell the property. For many families who have called the flats home for years, the uncertainty sparked fear and frustration. But…