Municipal
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AbaQulusi receives withheld Treasury funding
Local newsUpdateAbaQulusi confirms receipt of its withheld equitable share after a Treasury error.
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Cable theft leaves parts of Vryheid without power
Local newsCable theft leaves several Vryheid streets without electricity as municipal repairs begin.
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Panorama Drive residents welcome infrastructure oversight visit
Local newsPanorama Drive residents hope provincial intervention will finally bring lasting solutions to years of infrastructure failures.
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DA takes uThukela to High Court over water crisis
Ladysmith GazetteThe application is asking the court to declare that uThukela has breached residents' constitutional rights.
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uThukela introduces 50% water debt relief for domestic consumers
Estcourt NewsThe incentive is available until November 30, 2026.
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August SASSA grant payout dates
Local newsDo you want to know when you will receive your SASSA grants in August? Read more here:
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Municipality hands over first phase of kwaSigweje asphalt road
Ladysmith GazetteMayor Sibisi announced that the contractor for Phase 2 of the project would be introduced soon.
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ActionSA welcomes new members at Newcastle gathering
communityThe leaders reaffirmed the party's immigration stance.
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Mayor meets with shop owners to clarify closure operation
Ladysmith GazetteUpdateThe mayor reiterated that the municipality's goal is compliance rather than punishment.
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Municipality removes roots threatening road safety
Latest NewsTechnical teams have excavated affected sections of the road to expose invasive root systems.
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IEC commissioner visits uThukela voting stations
Ladysmith GazetteThe officials visited voting stations to monitor the voter registration process and engage with electoral officials and community members.
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Municipality strengthens support for local artists
communityNewcastle Municipality is launching an initiative to support artists through exhibitions, skills development and economic opportunities.











