Community Concerns

Newlands East residents please assist a family of 3 whose home was burnt this morning in Barracuda Road. The Carr family lost everything in the fire. Two kids ages 3 and 4 were also burnt and are currently in hospital with their father. We are appealing to you to please …

The Community Outreach Committee of Barracuda Primary school recently held a pampering day for 50 of the Newlands East senior citizens on the 20th of June. The day was full of excitement with the pampering and entertainment the outreach children and the Aftercare girls from Barracuda school. See the pics …

Meet Linda Sanssouci, a Lay counselor and crisis interventionist at both Hillview Secondary, N.E.S.S. as well as one primary school in the Newlands East community for the past six years. Linda also runs her own aftercare and homework classes at Barracuda primary school due to children’s safety after school, poor academic performances …

Knowledge is power, and books have the knowledge that lots of people in Newlands East may not have access to over the limited internet resources available in our community. Led by Ithemba Labantu, a NPO(Non-Profit Organisation) doing amazing work around the area, a drive to get books in for an established …

The Newlands community is reeling after a teenager was stabbed to death following a fight in Pufaro Place yesterday. Taking to Facebook, residents have expressed their anger over the death of Sandile Khumalo, calling for an end to the senseless murders. For more information… check out the following link: http://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/news/kwazulu-natal/teen-stabbed-in-the-back-dies-9207877 …

As the festive season is around the corner, the members of the public are warned to be vigilant when in or parking their vehicles. Most people are being robbed or even hijacked while stationary in their vehicles.  Below are the safety tips when in your vehicle.   Safety Awareness in …

Be a Registered member of NewlandsEast.co.za to stand a chance to win FREE Tickets to See Bruin-ous At The BAT this Friday night! Laughing Stock Comedy is at it again. Come laugh with some of South Africa’s funniest comedians at the Durban’s Bat Centre on October 28 at 8pm. Hosted …

Parents and teachers are being cautioned to note that there is a ‘new look’ whoonga capsule being sold. Previously, whoonga was sold in a powder form.

Definitely something that is not just close to home but part of it. Celebrating the life of one of our own who was tragically lost. To the Community of Newlands East and our neighbouring areas, let us come and show support to all family and friends of Monty 5 King, …

Laughing Stock comedy has returned with their famous brand of comedy. Join Carvin H Goldstone, Daryl Williams, Richelieu B, Andrew Hughes, Neil Green, Marvin Peters and Gino Fernandez for a night of laughter and crazy antics in this iconic venue. Quite a few Newlands East guys performing in this one! …