Disturbing and shocking. These were the words used by former caucus leader at the Newcastle Municipality, Faizel Cassim after he was ousted from Action SA. The decision came after is was alleged that Cassim had used municipal funds in order to settle a personal lawsuit against the local municipality. National Chairperson for Action SA, Michael…
Photos Supplied South African Indians are known for their flavourful cuisine, such as spicy curries, chutneys, pastries and other savoury foods. They are also known for their beautiful traditional clothing, worn on special occasions and adorned with sparkling jewelry. Nikita Salik, Newcastle’s very own TikTok influencer is very proud of her Indian heritage. With just…
Photos supplied The incidence of breast cancer among South African women is increasing and it is one of the most common cancers among women in the country followed by cervical cancer. It is also the most prevalent cancer amongst white and Asian women and the second most common cancer among black and coloured women ,…
ITEC FREESPOOL THROW DOWN GAUNTLET IN NFWAA ATLAS TOWLINES LEAGUE Images submitted The second round of the NFWAA Atlas Towlines League took place at Richgate Park and anglerswere eager to wet their lines after almost a month’s break due to a period of fasting by members of the Hindu faith.Most clubs used the break to…
Christmas is a time for giving, and for many , it is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who may be lonely, hurting or less fortunate. The close-knit community of Fairleigh are gearing up for the 7th annual Christmas Gift Drive, which is set to take place in December. The…
WhatsApp users are being warned that criminals are targeting them . This comes after a spate of reports that unsuspecting Newcastle residents have been scammed out of their hard earned cash. In this particular scam that has been reported, a fraudster will join a community WhatsApp group and then send out a link for their…
The very talented learners of St Dominic’s Academy held their annual year – end concert on 17 and 18 October. Audiences members, consisting of proud parents and family members were taken on a on a one-of-a-kind, South African adventure called The Blended South African Tale. The captivating story followed Hansel and Gretel as they went…
The third annual South African Gospel Recognition Awards (SAGRA), which acknowledges up and coming artists is set to take place on 16 November 2024. One of the nominees is non other than Newcastle born Richard Masemola. The gospel singer and piano accordionist who began his professional singing career in 1994 has been nominated in the…
Fishing is a favorite pastime for many people for many reasons. Some like the solitude of the experience while others enjoy the competition of fishing for sport. For Erwin Ince, fishing has become more than just a hobby, it’s a passion. The 27 year old Newcastle born tattoo artist recently managed to reel in an…
As the new angling season began, a total 115 avid anglers descending on Richgate Park for round one of the NFWAA Atlas Towlines league. The teams, who were well equipped and ready to cast their rods, were well represented and eager to wet their lines after a long break from competitive angling. Members from the…
