Newcastle Advertiser

10/11/2025

Homes | Why you can’t renovate your way out of a bad area
Read more: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/homes/2025/11/07/why-you-cant-renovate-your-way-out-of-a-bad-area/

10/11/2025

⚠️ LEVEL 4 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ⚠️
The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms expected today and tomorrow (10–11 November 2025) across parts of KwaZulu-Natal. 🌩️
Heavy downpours, strong winds, excessive lightning, and hail may lead to flooding of roads, low-lying areas, and damage to infrastructure.
🚫 Avoid crossing rivers or flooded roads
🏠 Stay indoors where possible
⚡ Stay away from tall objects and metal structures

KZN COGTA, under the leadership of MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, urges all residents to remain alert and prioritize safety at all times.

10/11/2025

Caxton Network News | A quick-thinking farmworker tried to stop hijackers by ramming a farmer’s bakkie with a tractor plough after his employer was kidnapped.
Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/worker-helps-foil-hijacking-after-dundee-farmer-ambushed/

10/11/2025

Sport | The Peter Mokaba Sport Complex will host the Carling Knockout final, with a major tourism and economic boost expected for local businesses.
Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/network-sport/2025/11/10/polokwane-set-for-carling-knockout-final-as-pirates-face-gallants/

10/11/2025

Caxton Network News | A 43-year-old crop duster pilot died instantly, reportedly after the helicopter she was flying crashed after hitting power lines on a farm outside Patensie.
Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/pilot-dies-while-dusting-crops-in-the-eastern-cape/

10/11/2025

Lifestyle | Dreaming of teeing off in an exotic destination? Look no further…
Read more: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lifestyle/2025/11/10/your-ultimate-all-inclusive-golfing-getaway-starts-here/

10/11/2025

UPDATE: Emergency crews worked to safeguard frail and vulnerable residents as flash floods hit Newcastle. Read more here:

Torrential rain caused major flooding in Newcastle, damaging buildings and prompting emergency rescue operations.

10/11/2025

Caxton Network News | Of the 10 people in a van involved in a crash with a truck, only two survived and were taken to hospital under advanced life support care.
Read more: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/8-killed-including-5-children-in-kzn-n2-crash/

10/11/2025

Caxton Network News | Above-normal early-summer rainfall is expected to ease from mid- to late summer, possibly signalling the start of a longer dry cycle. Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/la-nina-expected-to-bring-above-normal-early-summer-rain/

09/11/2025

ALERT: Corner of Boundary and Bird Road is closed 🔒
Please use alternative routes

09/11/2025

Emergency services are urging residents to stay indoors as flash floods have disrupted various parts of Newcastle this evening. Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/northern-natal-news/news-headlines/local-news/2025/11/09/flash-floods-put-emergency-services-on-high-alert/

09/11/2025

WARNING: Access to the CBD have been blocked by traffic officials after most parts of town were hit by flash floods this afternoon: