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…
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal South African young scientists have been awarded after successfully showcasing their innovative research projects in the environmental science and computer science categories at this year’s International Festival of Engineering, Science and Technology in Tunisia (I-FEST²). Hamzah Ismail and Vibhav Ramdas, both Grade 12 learners at St Dominic’s Academy in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, were award…
Newcastle,KwaZulu-Natal South Africa’s youth unemployment rate, at 45.5% (among those aged between 18 and 34) is worryingly high, even in the context of widespread unemployment across the African continent. While South African statistics have shown that holding a tertiary degree or diploma increases young people’s chance of finding employment compared with their less educated peers,…
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal A Newcastle woman has been left devastated after her husband of 18 years suffered a heart attack and died. The story that unfolds up to the tragic event is nothing new to the community, as many have come forward voicing concerns over the fact that emergency telephone numbers are almost always left unanswered…
Newcastle Mayor, Xolani Dube, alongside Speaker of Council, Thengi Zulu and the Strategic Executive Director for Technical Services Bongokuhle Mnguni, recently convened a meeting with consultants, contractors and the Municipal Project Management Unit. The gathering was aimed to review the progress of ongoing municipal projects, ensuring that the municipality remains on track to deliver essential…
After many months of uncertainty around whether or not ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA)would cease operations, it has been confirmed today, 28 February 2025 that the steel giant will shutter crucial steel mills in the country by April this year. This comes after talks with the South African government have failed to reach a successful result…
Warning: This story contains distressing details from the start.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 5 Warning for both Wednesday, 19 February 2025, and Thursday, 20 February 2025 for KwaZulu-Natal. While the cooler temperatures have brough some much needed relief after the very hot summer days, residents are on high alert as the risk of potential flooding increases. According…
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal Glitz and glamour were the order of the evening at the Amajuba District Municipality where the top learners of the district were celebrated for their outstanding achievements in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Mayoral Excellence Awards. The prestigious Mayoral Excellence ceremony, which was held at the Blue Ridge Crystal Palace on 18…
