On Tuesday 17 of May 2016, Mayor Afzul Rehman visited the grade 3 learners of St’Doms Academy. The children were very much excited to engage with the number one citizen. A number of them said that they were very happy to finally meet the Mayor and they are also planning on becoming future leaders.
During May South Africa will celebrate Africa Month under the theme: “Building a Better Africa and a Better World”.
The sub-theme of: “There Shall be Peace and Friendship” is most fitting as the African Union and its predecessor the OAU have at all times strived to promote solidarity and unity amoung African nations.
The planned activities for the month by the Department of Arts and Culture seek to strengthen the socio, cultural, economic and political relations among African nations.
South Africans together with their counterparts from the continent and those in the Diaspora will participate in music, poetry, dance, film, craft and design, cuisine, fashion and intellectual engagements. This programme will involve different genres.
The celebrations will peak on the 25 May 2016 with the annual commemoration of Africa Day which marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963. Today known as the Africa Union (AU) the organisation promotes greater unity and solidarity between African countries.
The AU is also at the forefront of the drive for peace, security and stability on the continent. It also seeks to establish the necessary conditions for the continent to take its rightful place in the global economy and on the international stage.
South Africa plays an active role in the organisation as an integral part of the African continent. The country’s national interest is intrinsically linked to continental stability, unity and prosperity of Africa.
Africa’s development is at the centre of South Africa’s foreign policy. Moreover, our foreign policy position commits us to broker peace when called on and ensure greater unity and solidarity between all nations.
Bid No.:
B053-2015/16 – Supply, delivery and offloading of new equipment and Furniture for JBC hall
B054-2015/16 – Supply, Delivery and offloading of New Household Electrical Appliances and other Equipment for Charlestown Hall
B055-2015/16 – Supply, Delivery and Offloading of new household Electrical Appliances for JBC Hall
Please note that due to technical problems that led to a delay in the issue of Bid documents the closing date for the above mentioned bids has been extended to; Friday 13 May 2016 at 12h00
Original closing date: 04 May 2016
New closing date: 13 May 2016
The physical address for submission of bid offers: Municipal Civic Centre (Rates hall), 37 Murchison Street, Newcastle
Mr. B.E Mswane
Municipal Manager
Municipal Civic Centre
Private Bag X6621
Newcastle
2940
Mayor Afzul Rehman, his team of councillors and senior officials recently kick started a very successful Public Consultation during the weekend. The IDP/Budget roadshows are an annual event to which the Mayor visits all 31 wards and tables the budget to the community.
Furthermore the community is later encouraged to participate in a dialogue and discuss service delivery issues. The roadshows are expected to end 8 May 2016 once all the wards have been engaged. And all community members are invited to attend these IDP/ budget Roadshows
To find out when Mayor Rehman will be in your ward please visit the website for dates.
Mayor Afzul Rehman addresses the community of Osizweni at the Cricket Oval
Mayor Rehman receives a warm welcome from Community members
Community dialogue Sesiyabonga School
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.
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
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 CBD Clean up Campaign
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
16 December
• Volleyball Competition
• Aerobatics Showcase
• Spinning Showcase
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
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Watch the highlight videos.
Video Highlights of 23 December 2015
Video Highlights of 16 December 2015
Video Highlights of 11 December 2015
The Meeting then proceeded to Newcastle taxi City where Department of health rendered wellness screening services to the community.
Newcastle Local Municipality is making significant strides in the fight against HIV infection and the socio-economic impacts of AIDS. The Special Programmes Unit of the Municipality has intensified interventions aimed at assisting individuals to change behaviours that render themselves, families and the community at large, vulnerable and susceptible to HIV infection. About 100 Local Aids Council members gathered at Newcastle Council Chamber on the 11th of November 2015 ahead of the World Aids Day, December 1.
In his opening remarks, Honorable Mayor AF Rehman commended Samke Dube and the Special Programmes Unit team for the hard work and excellent services they have rendered towards the fight against HIV/Aids and the establishment of War Rooms. “We should be able to identify and assist needy individuals, especially those on medication and ensure that they take their medication as prescribed. Newcastle Municipality does not want to help statistics but people. We should be able to say these are the people we have assisted, not numbers”, said Mayor Rehman.
Mayor AF Rehman and Samke Dube: Manager Special Programs.
Communities were also encouraged to make use of the sidewalks and gym facilities available at Play Parks around Newcastle to keep fit and healthy in order to make sure that sicknesses are manageable. Mayor Rehman also touched on the issue of unemployed and indicated that the Municipal Special Executive Committee will deal with unemployment to ensure that people have jobs.
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