Municipal
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Residents to fix broken traffic lights
MunicipalWe have had enough of incompetence. Why should we accept these shoddy excuses? "We pay our rates and have to…
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Family trees to be used to track down ‘correct Farm Doctor beneficiaries’
Local newsThe process has caused much bitterness with allegations of fraud and theft and complicity from Rural Affairs officials, who are…
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Settlers Park clubhouse broken into yet again
Crime3 trophies were stolen, as well as 2 rugby kits valued at about R12,000
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Animals take over Mooi River streets
Local news"Our town now looks like a farm as it is being flooded by farm animals, they are just everywhere"
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Presentations pitched to council
MunicipalThe Al-Imdaad Foundation, a non-profit humanitarian aid organisation, which originated in Estcourt, were the first to make their presentation to…
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Adjustment Budget tabled at council meeting
MunicipalAlthough council isn't pleased with adjustment budget they approved it and are hoping for a better financial year this year
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The Barry Hertzog Park debate – Newcastle Municipality’s take
Crime"Owners of properties in Barry Hertzog Park in Newcastle being operated illegally as communes are urged to come forward and…
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Official body established to promote Newcastle tourism
Local newsIt is official- Newcastle has become part of the bigger tourism picture, not only in KwaZulu-Natal, but South Africa as…
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Drivers believe taxi industry is run by violence and fear
CrimeLast week Thursday, a local taxi boss of Masihambisane Taxi Owners Association was gunned down in oSizweni. The attack was…
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War room burns as Sithembile unrest continues
CrimeThe war room is supposed to be a place where issues to help the needy are discussed but that too…
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All eyes are on Paterson Street
CrimeThe Paterson Street park was allegedly the root of the problem, but the municipality is not without a plan.
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Bridging the gap with silence
Local newsThere were no warnings before last week, and concrete has recently been laid on the steel base. This is a…
