Keep paraplegic parking for the diabled

Paraplegic parking areas are usually located in almost every shopping complex to ensure that the physically handicapped have an easier and more pleasant shopping experience.

But unfortunately there are members within the public that feel they have as much of a right to park in these designated spots as those that truly need it. Two vehicles were recently spotted parked in the handicapped zones that are situated at the Village Walk. The two vehicles did not have the proper sticker to prove that the occupants were handicapped.

Although those that park illegally in such spots can find one of their car's wheels clamped and receive a hefty fine of up to R500.

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Winter Warmth 2009 is now in full swing

We're buying blankets for children and families who have no way of staying warm this winter...that's what Winter Warmth does.

East Coast Radio's Winter Warmth 2009 campaign, proudly brought to you by The Hub, is now in full swing, and even though donations have been pouring in, we still need yours. Even if you donate just one blanket, you know that you've saved someone from that bitter cold this winter. That's the warmth that makes a difference!

Over the next three weeks, East Coast Radio will continue in their attempts to gather enough blankets to reach the far ends of KwaZulu-NataL We don't do this alone of course. Our official sponsors this

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Council Members still on suspension

While Acting Municipal Manager, Errol Mswane, and the Acting Strategic Executive Director: Corporate Services, Mr Eugene Hauptfleisch, are enjoying their new found positions, the actual Strategic Executive Director: Corporate Services, Mr J.F.K. Khunmalo and the Municipal Manager Mr. B. Ntanzi are still on suspension.

According to a reliable source, the two municipal officials have been on suspension for more than a 100 days, even though the Government Gazette on 1 August 2006 states the following:

"If an employee is suspended as a precautionary measure, the employer must hold a disciplinary hearing within 60 days from the date of suspension,

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Cut and Dye a huge success

Newcastle residents made their way to the Town hall on Saturday night, 6th June, to watch the Cut & Dye production.

The comedy which surrounds a hairdressing salon and those that frequent that establishment, had viewers captivated through the entire performance as the cast had the audience laughing their hearts out at their antics.

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Cops crack down on theft

Four suspects, between 19 and 37 years of age, have been arrested for an incident of house breaking that took place at the Richview Hall.

Police received a tip off whilst on patrol in the Lennoxton area. They followed the information from B=Newcastle Siyahalaala La, Osizweni, Blaaubosch and as far as Volkrust where the stolen property, such as electric stoves, hoovers, stepladders, and other forms of property were recovered by Sgt ptetros Mabaso, Cst Cyril Mbatha and Cst Thulani Mbatha, who showed enthusiasm to recover everything that was stolen.

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Your planet needs you

World Environment Day was first established by the UN General Assembly in 1972 to mark the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment.

Now it is commemorated every year on 5 June in more than 100 countries.

World Environment Day is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. The day’s agenda is to: ¥ Give a human face to current environmental issues; ¥ Empower people to become active agents of sustainable and equitable development.

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Siyabonga touches hearts

The Big Favour team from East Coast Radio recently made their way to Ingogo, which is situated just outside of Newcastle, to ensure that a sickly youngster fulfilled his dream of seeing the ocean.

Little Siyabonga was disowned by his family and locked up in a garden shed, due to him being ill. The youngster's health worsened and the Department of Welfare was called in when the youngster landed in hospital on death's bed. Sarah Holland, who has been caring for abused and neglected children for the past three and a half years, was called in to care for the sickly eight year old Siyabonga. Sarah took the youngster home, where she is also looking after six other children, but feared that he would not see the following month, as he could not eat or drink anything as nothing would settle in his stomach. Being incredibly thin, hope was quickly running out for Siyabonga.

Sarah said one night all the children in the home together with her stood around his bed laid hands on him and prayed for God to heal him, remarkably he started to recover

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