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…
Newcastle,KwaZulu-Natal The proposed sale of the municipal staff flats in Suryaville, Newcastle (KwaZulu-Natal), has evolved from what appeared to be an administrative property decision into a deeply human and governance-focused controversy. At its heart lies a difficult question, how should local government balance fiscal responsibility with its constitutional obligation to protect vulnerable residents? What may…
Paid Advertising Photos: Bronwyn M Singh Motorsport has always been more than just engines and speed , it is a lifestyle deeply rooted in passion, discipline, and community. For many families in Newcastle and surrounding areas, racing has long been part of their identity, passed down through generations and shared in pit lanes, grandstands, and…
KwaZulu-Natal The Pietermaritzburg High Court did not merely remove a mayor and deputy mayor this week. It exposed, in plain legal language, how fragile local democracy becomes when political urgency overrides lawful process. By ordering Amajuba District Municipality Mayor Thembelihle Mthembu and Deputy Mayor Shaka Sithole to step aside, the court effectively declared that power…
KwaZulu-Natal Photos supplied At least 11 people, including a school learner, were killed on Thursday, 29 January, in a collision involving a truck and a minibus taxi in Lotus Park, Isiphingo. Six other passengers sustained serious injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma…
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal — Newcastle Local Municipality has come under intensified scrutiny following explosive allegations raised during a KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) engagement on 28 January, where municipalities were briefed on the 2023/24 local government audit outcomes. During the session, Newcastle Municipality was singled out for what participants described as “queen spending”, with…
Newcastle,KwaZulu-Natal Photos supplied Newcastle Mayor Xolani Dube has pledged full municipal support for learner support programmes, including the rollout of safe and regularly scheduled student camps, as part of an effort to improve matric results in KwaZulu-Natal. Addressing attendees at the Newcastle Matric Excellence Awards, Dube said the initiative is aimed at lifting Newcastle from…
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal The Newcastle Municipality has dismissed as false a voice note circulating on social media that alleges the Ntshingwayo Dam has been poisoned, reassuring residents that the water supply remains safe and fit for human consumption. The voice note, which has spread rapidly across messaging platforms, claims that the dam supplying water to Newcastle,…
Newcastle,KwaZulu-Natal Photos supplied The Newcastle Municipality convened its first Special Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting for 2026 on Tuesday, 20 January ,formally launching the year’s political and administrative programme amid continued financial and service delivery challenges. The meeting, held at the municipality’s EXCO boardroom, was chaired by Newcastle Mayor Cllr Xolani Dube and focused on statutory…
Photos supplied South Africa’s future scientific leaders are ready to make waves on the global stage. Four exceptional young scientists will represent the country at the prestigious Initiative for Research and Innovation in STEM (IRIS) Global Symposium in India, carrying with them bold ideas, world-class innovation and a determination to solve real-world problems. Taking place…
