Municipal
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Marsh in Kirkland Street
Local newsWater from a leak on Kirkland Street near the St Dominic Street intersection, formed a stagnant pool along the sidewalk.
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Trucks keep rolling in
CrimeAlthough truck drivers face the possibility of being fined for parking in areas such as the vacant plot of land…
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New dumpsite area, but is it legal?
Local newsTHE VRYHEID dumpsite sage continues, and might continue even longer. True, the old dumpsite area, compared with how it has…
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Residents are requested to report problems regarding road conditions
Local newsOver the years, countless motorists and ratepayers have exercised their right to complain about the state of Newcastle’s sometimes crumbling…
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Dundee – part of Africa’s biggest tourism expo
Local newsFor two years in a row, Indaba has won the award for Africa's best travel and tourism show. This award…
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Debtors reach + R100 million
Local newsABAQULUSI Municipality’s debtors book has reached well over R100 million. This was revealed by Cllr Harry Heyns who was speaking…
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Unrest results in strike
Local newsMunicipal workers belonging to the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU), downed their tools during wage disputes last Tuesday.
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Burst pipe ‘tears’ through road on Bird Street
Local newsA water pipe burst on Bird Street on May 21, tearing through a portion of the road like a piece…
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‘Park of shame’ finally under watchful eye
CrimeWith the community as the driving force behind changing the face of the Paterson Street park, Newcastle Municipality recently confirmed…
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Fiela continues to yield successes
CrimeSince operations began from April 13 to May 11, the task team deployed in Newcastle arrested 28 suspects.
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Vandals destroy graveyards – despite municipality’s effort
Local news"We are working to a tight budget and are proud that cemeteries have been re-fenced and cleaned up. We know…
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Dannhauser health gets a shot in the arm
Local newsThe Community Healthcare Centre will serve the 103 000 Dannhauser residents, most of who do not belong to a medical…
