Local news
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Letter: Residents demand Newcastle repairs dangerous D96 road
Local newsD96 road users urge Newcastle Municipality to repair the dangerous, neglected 5km stretch after years without maintenance. Read more here:
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Mother speaks out after pothole injuries in Vryheid
communityPotholes in Vryheid cause injuries and deaths; residents call for immediate municipal action.
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Truck crash traps driver near Newcastle
Local newsA truck driver was seriously injured after crashing into trees on the R34 near Newcastle. Paramedics extricated him before rushing…
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Peace programme inspires NOFTA’s elderly to find calm
Local newsNOFTA launches the Peace Education Programme to help its elderly members discover personal peace through inspiring video workshops and guided…
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ML Sultan reaches out with kindness to old age home
Ladysmith GazetteThe residents were overjoyed by the heartwarming and generous gesture.
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New pastors’ alliance aims to uplift Vryheid’s church leaders
Local newsVryheid pastors form a united body to support spiritual, emotional and leadership development.
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ANC Women’s League pickets as mayor appears in court
Estcourt NewsThe demonstration formed part of Women's Month activities.
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SAMWU members picket outside uThukela offices
Ladysmith GazetteA memorandum of grievances was handed over to management.
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Vryheid artists exhibit work in restored 1885 landmark
Local newsSix local artists bring colour to the historic Raadsaal during a special exhibition week.
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Newcastle women awarded Benemerenti medal by Pope Leo
Local newsNewcastle residents Phillippa East and June Wells have been awarded Benemerenti medals by Pope Leo XIV for lifelong service to…
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Future Coal spreads hope through Mandela Day projects
Local newsFuture Coal celebrated Mandela Day by distributing food parcels, offering training, and supporting community upliftment near the mine despite ongoing…
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Residents repair road after years of municipal inaction
Local newsResidents of Wisteria Avenue in Schuinshoogte took action to fix a crumbling intersection after two years of failed municipal intervention.…
