Traditionally, many South African schools withheld report cards as a means of obtaining overdue school fees. However, legislation has changed in respect of this. In terms of Section 25 (12) of the National Protocol on Assessment 2011, a school may not withhold a report for any reason. This regulation applies to both public and independent…
Five years ago, the world heard about a mysterious flu-like illness emerging from Wuhan, China,now known as Covid-19. What followed was an unprecedented pandemic that brought more than 14 million deaths worldwide and over 400 million people suffering with long Covid symptoms. Fast forward five years later, and the uncertainty over whether or not the…
The Newcastle Municipality has issued a statement following the news of ArcelorMittal’s decision to wind down its Newcastle Works Plant with more than 3500 jobs said to be on the line. As this news brought on a wave on uncertainty to residents , the municipality has vowed to intervene in a bid to save many…
Residents of Newcastle have been dealt a blow after news emerged that the failure of a task team established for a survival strategy for ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’S) Newcastle Works notified government on 21 December 2024 that it would shut the operation by the end of January2024. The official announcement, which was made on 6…
As the Christmas and New Year festivities draw to a close, many motorists are making their way home after the holidays. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued multiple warnings for heavy rains across the country as tropical moisture is drawn across South Africa bringing widespread heavy rain and thunderstorms over KwaZulu-Natal, Free State,…
A Newcastle resident is up in arms after reporting a leaking tap to the municipality two years ago and is yet to receive feedback. The Ward 03 resident who declined to be named said that he was both disappointed and frustrated at the lack of urgency coming from the local municipality. Explaining the situation, he…
Dressed in their red carpet best, debutantes, educators and parents stepped out in ballgowns and suites at the the Lincoln Heights 2024 Debs Ball. The event, which was held at Style and Grace, was a fund raising initiative hosted by the school. “Encouraging and motivating learners to participate in a fundraising activity like a Deb’s…
Warnings from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) remain in place for the remainder of the week as heatwave conditions are expected to persist for Newcastle and the rest of KwaZulu-Natal. With the Discomfort Index reaching a scorching 42 degrees Celsius today, residents are urged to stay hydrated and protect themselves from the sun. According…
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) in KwaZulu-Natal has issued a warning to learners to refrain from hosting or attending ‘pens down’ parties as concerns have been raised about the potential dangers lurking at these events. This comes after matric final examinations are set to conclude on 28 November. This will bring to an end…
Residents of Newcastle were sent into a flurry of panic on Thursday morning, 21 November, as rumors made the rounds that the towns drinking water was not safe. In a voice note that had been circulating on various social media platforms, it was alleged that the Ntshingwayo Dam had been poisoned and that Newcastle’s drinking…
