Local news
-
Russian ambassador visits Newcastle and donates historic items
Local newsAmbassador Ambarov donated historic items to Fort Amiel Museum as he honoured the town's Anglo-Boer War heritage.
-
Daily outages spark anger among local residents
Local newsResidents face days without water and ongoing electricity outages.
-
Cable theft damages homes – residents demand municipal action
Local newsResidents have said cable theft has caused damages to their appliances and question municipal response.
-
Gallery: 2026 Newcastle Winter Festival delights crowds
Local newsThe children enjoy mascots, rides and live fire demonstrations at the 2026 Newcastle Winter Festival Day 1.
-
Newcastle faces deepening water crisis as systems fail
Local newsUpgrading key infrastructure is critical, but responsibility does not lie with the municipality alone.
-
Community urged to support Vryheid with votes
Local newsVryheid named finalist as community urged to vote for town.
-
Volksrust hockey team delivers dominant finals performance
Local newsVolksrust High School's Under 16 Girls Hockey team secured a 4-0 win during the PUK 16 finals.
-
Heist unfolds near royal residence on R66
Local newsGunmen ambush cash vehicle on R66 in dramatic daylight heist.
-
DA to take legal action against uThukela
Estcourt NewsThe decision comes after numerous unsuccessful attempts by the party to intervene and resolve the ongoing water crisis.
-
Man knocked down in Allen Street accident
Local newsSensitive ContentTwo young children in a pram escaped unharmed.
-
Vryheid in Dorp van die Jaar-kompetisie
Local newsVryheid is ’n streekfinalis en inwoners word aangemoedig om te stem.
-
Vryheid runners show endurance at Zululand Ultra
Local newsVAC athletes deliver strong performances at Zululand Ultra Marathon events.
