The Newcastle Mayor Cllr AF Rahman will deliver his budget speech and state of the town address for the financial year of 2016/17. The public is invited to attend the speech.
Budget speech & state of the town address
His worship the Mayor of Newcastle, Cllr. A.F. Rehman, will be presenting his budget speech and State of the Town address in respect of the 2016/17 financial year.
Date : 14 March 2016
Time : 18:00
Venue : Newcastle Farmers Hall
The public is invited to attend this event and must be seated by 17:30.
Begroting en stand van die dorpsrede
Die agbare burgemeester van Newcastle Munisipaliteit, Raadslid A.F. Rehman, sal sy begrotingsrede ten opsigte van die 2016/17 finasiële jaar lewer.
Datum : 14 Maart 2016
Tyd : 18:00
Plek : Newcastle Skousaal
Die publiek word uitgenooi om die geleentheid by te woon en sitplekke in te neem teen 17:30.
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Rank Managers and Queue Marshalls from different associations can now be easily identifiable to their passengers. Portfolio Cllr for Community Services Cllr Nomathamsanqa Kunene handed over identity reflector jackets to the rank managers and queue Marshalls Monday the 8th of February.
The reflector jackets will help reduce the confusion that people always encounter when they visit the Newcastle Taxi Rank.
“As the Municipality we are trying to protect our community from chancers who pretend as if they are helping those who seek help with direction whilst they are planning on robbing them, they had been many confusions in our taxi ranks people did not know who to go to for help but now with these reflector jackets their safety is guaranteed” Said Cllr Kunene
The different Associations will be identified as follows:
The Sizwe Taxi Association’s Queue marshals will be identified by a red colour on their tags
Osizweni Association will be in Blue.
Masihambisane Taxi Association will be using Orange.
Osizweni Boundaries will be using yellow and Madadeni Taxi Association will be using green.
Cllr Kunene urged the community to use these services because they will ensure their safety.
Seen on the photo is Newcastle Mayor Cllr Afzul Rehman, newly appointed traditional leader Balungile Radebe, Deputy Mayor Rachel Mdluli, Magistrate Alexandra Hills and Speaker Cllr Mandla Zikhali.
The first Council meeting saw Newcastle Municipality acquiring a new member to its council, Balungile Salgracia Radebe was inaugurated into position yesterday the 27th of January at the Council Chambers.
Radebe was identified by Cogta in 2014 as iBambabukhosi for the amaHlubi traditional Community in the Amajuba District, as contemplated in section 30(3) of the KwaZulu-Natal Traditional Leadership and Governance Act, 2005.
Present to witness this prestigious event was the whole of Exco, councilors, the court magistrate Mrs. Alexandra Hills was also present to officiate Radebe’s inauguration
Radebe swore under oath to serve the community she represent without fear or favor. She promised to carry forward the mandate given to her by council which is in line with the vision and mission of the Newcastle Municipality.
Council welcomes the newly appointed member and believes that her contribution will be colossal.
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The festive season and summer holidays are synonymous with excitement and it’s accompanied by lack of effective concentration. Danger and harm becomes imminent when people lose focus.
This period becomes a challenge for the Traffic Department when pedestrians and drivers do not work harmoniously in following simple road safety rules. For this reason traffic officers, will be displaying their zero tolerance approach to ensure the safety of all road users. To make this season a joyous one, the public should make sure they are responsible and safe at all times and more vigilant.
The following precautions will save you from getting a traffic fine, a jail sentence or losing your life Ensure that as a driver:
1. You carry the necessary documents (driver’s license, prdp as the case maybe)
2. Your vehicle documents are valid
3. The vehicle is roadworthy and you conduct regular inspections
4. You are in a sound and sober state when driving.
5. You have plenty rest.
6. You are not distracted with communication devices or passengers.
7. You obey the rules of the road and be courteous at all times.
8. Apply the k53 driving standards like you did when you went for your driver license test.
as a pedestrian:
• Be highly visible at all times.
• Adhere to the road rules.
• Walk briskly and avoid being distracted when crossing the road.
• Look out for vehicles and other dangers.
• Be patient and courteous.
The Newcastle Municipality’s Traffic Department wishes you a merry Christmas and a safe and productive new YEAR.
Newcastle came alive on Friday evening the 11th of December, when Day One of the “Alive After 5” a summer festival hosted by the Newcastle Municipality kicked off, Alive After 5 is an initiative that aims at expanding daily activity patterns to include the night time economy in our CBD and also aimed at providing the community of Newcastle the platform to drive activity and social cohesion after hours. This initiative will gradually, introduce the late night shopping, promote culturally, entertainment and economic confidence. This is part of the broader programme of the municipality of Rejuvenating the Newcastle Central Business District (CBD).
“Alive After 5” slogan has been adopted by a number of UK cities including our sister city UK Newcastle, with the aim of increasing our market share ,the Newcastle Municipality understands that it needs more people living, working ,investing and visiting the City and therefore creating the environment that will invite people to Newcastle.
Even though day one of the Festival experienced heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms that saw the scheduled performances and exhibitions being cancelled for safety reasons, retail stores successfully extended their trading hours as scheduled with the community shopping in large numbers. As we proceed we will be working closer with business people to ensure that road closures do not affect their usual trading hours.
Day two proved to be a success, families from all walks of Newcastle came in to celebrate reconciliation day at the Festival, performances from Monique Steyn, Dewald Wasserfall, Cherise with Uzalo’s Khaya Dladla (GC) and Newcastle Community Radio’s Dj Bhejane as the day MC’s made the day to be more special
The “Alive After 5” will continue with day three on the 23rd of December and it will see performances from Hlengiwe Mhlaba, Afrortainments BIG NUZ, and Programme Director for the day will be uKhozi FM’s Dudu Khoza and Newcastle Community Radio Rev Koloko: Residents are urged to use alternative roads as Scott Street from the Voortrekker corner to Sutherland will be closed from 1pm on the day to allow time for the stage erection and setting up, Allen street (bradlows to the Scott street corner) will be close for the duration of the event (5pm until 11pm).
The Newcastle Municipality would like to thank the residents of Newcastle, for showing up in their large numbers, in support of the festival and the Municipality’s vision, of Rejuvenating the Newcastle Central Business District and reviving the economy. We herein urge the community to come out again in their large numbers so that we can close this Festival with the BANG, My Newcastle, My Home!
Video Highlights of 23 December 2015
Video Highlights of 16 December 2015
Video Highlights of 11 December 2015
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The Newcastle Municipality embarked on a clean-up campaign today in an effort to cleanse the CBD area. The CBD Clean-up Campaign is aimed at increasing business and public confidence in the CBD. This campaign is the initial and immediate intervention of the many more such activities to come in the future. This campaign also seeks to address some of the social ills and service delivery issues identified by the municipality in certain parts of the CBD. It involves clean-up operations, addressing maintenance challenges such as potholes and the dilapidated informal economy infrastructure, bylaw enforcement, as well as an education drive to change and influence people’s attitudes and perceptions. This campaign is expected to run for six months to build consciousness amongst the general public, formal and the informal business sector.
The Newcastle CBD is the economic engine room for the town and needs to be developed and maintained in a manner that conveys itself to investors and business alike. In an effort to maintain our positive outlook of the CBD and reversing the perception from our stakeholders, that the effects of decentralisation of business could extensively harm the CBD. The Municipality has initiated a number of programmes to drive economic activity, which is characteristic of the Newcastle city centre. The Municipality has set out a plan to re-engineer and re-organise its resources to reduce the negative economic impact that will burden the CBD.
Newcastle Mayor getting his hands dirty at the launch of Newcastle’s clean-up campaign.
Newcastle Library Services will be hosting holiday programmes during the December 2015 school holidays. All programmes will commence at 10h00, except for the ingagane Library where the programmes will commence at 12h00. All pre-school and primary children are welcome. Parents can call their local library for bookings.
Fairleigh
14/12/2015 Movie Day
22/12/2015 Indoor Games
09/01/2016 Story Telling
13/01/2016 Quiz and Puzzles
Lennoxton
14/12/2015 Glowing Beaker (Bring your own clear plastic tumbler)
22/12/2015 Painted Tile
05/01/2016 Model Theater
07/01/2016 Glinting Dagger
Newcastle
14/12/2015 Create a Collage Jungle
15/12/2015 Paper Mosaics
21/12/2015 Make Christmas Cards
22/12/2015 Make Christmas Decorations
23/12/2015 Rock Art
11/01/2016 Indoor Games
Madadeni
11/12/2015 Story Telling
14/12/2015 Art & Craft
15/12/2015 Movie Day
17/12/2015 Firendly Chess Competition
18/12/2015 Make Christmas Cards
21/12/2015 Outdoor Games
22/12/2015 Indoor Games
23/12/2015 Twister
Osizweni
11/12/2015 Outdoor Games
17/12/2015 Indoor Games
18/12/2015 Computer Games
21/12/2015 Movie Day
23/12/2015 Make Christmas Cards
Ingagane
14/12/2015 Make Christmas Decorations
15/12/2015 DVD Screening
17/12/2015 Colouring and Painting
21/12/2015 Puzzles
22/12/2015 Story Telling
23/12/2015 Make Christmas Cards
The Mayor invites you to join in the festivities and enjoy the abundance of activities, entertainment and outdoor night life during the late night hours of the 11th, 16th and 23rd December. Join us for late night shopping, specials, activities, special star appearances by Sphelele Ngcobo (Idols), GC (Uzalo), Sthandwa Nzuza (Ukhozi FM) and Hlengiwe Mhlaba and of course live demonstrations. Newcastle is the fastest growing city and we are proud to bring events like these to you for the whole family.
Special activities to take place on Scott and Allen Streets on the nights below:
11 December
• Christmas Lights “Switch On”
• Street Parade
• Fashion Show
• Car Sound Competition
23 December
• Christmas Carols by Candlelight
• Gospel Artists
• Fireworks Display
The public must note that Scott and Allen Streets will be closed between 15h00 and 23h00. Follow the press, our Facebook Page, and twitter feed (#AliveAfter5).
For more info contact : 034 328 7750 or email mm@newcastle.gov.za
[UPDATE]
Watch the highlight videos.
Video Highlights of 23 December 2015
Video Highlights of 16 December 2015
Video Highlights of 11 December 2015
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Newcastle Municipality invites Men/Male Citizens to come out in their numbers and participate in a march to promote the culture of no abuse against women and children. Men will be sending messages about the seriousness of child and women abuse and in one voice, call on other men to stop the abuse.
Date : 25 November 2015 Time : 08h00 Venue : March from Newcastle Clinic to Newcastle Town Hall Breakfast : 09H00 Lunch : 13H00
For more information, please contact 034 32 834 68/70
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