Yumna Nortje
News Editor
Newcastle News · PR Daddy News Grid
24 yrs experience
· 13 articles · Beat: general news
About
Yumna Nortje is a chief news editor with 22 years of experience in KwaZulu-Natal's general news and current affairs sector. She holds SABC accreditation and has built a reputation for rigorous, data-driven reporting on issues that matter to Newcastle communities. Her career has spanned both the public and private sectors, giving her a nuanced understanding of the regulatory, economic, and social forces shaping KwaZulu-Natal. She is also a SABC practitioner, which informs her evidence-based approach to analysis. She is based in Newcastle and contributes regularly to newcastlenews.co.za.
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Community
Newcastle Municipality Launches Campaign to Address Water Scarcity
The Newcastle Local Municipality has initiated a comprehensive public awareness campaign to educate residents on water c…
Business
Local Entrepreneurs Thrive with New Business Incubation Programme
A newly launched business incubation programme in Newcastle is providing crucial support and resources to aspiring local…
Environment
Local Environmental Group Organises Clean-Up of Ncandu River Banks
Volunteers from the Newcastle Environmental Action Group (NEAG) spent their Saturday cleaning up sections of the Ncandu …
Community
Newcastle Neighbourhood Watch Sees Surge in Membership Amidst Safety Concerns
The Newcastle Neighbourhood Watch has reported a significant increase in membership, demonstrating the community's proac…
Community
Newcastle Community Initiative Launches Drive for School Uniform Donations
A local non-profit organisation in Newcastle has launched a new campaign to collect and distribute school uniforms to un…
Business
New Shopping Centre Development Promises Economic Boost for Newcastle
A new retail development is set to break ground in Newcastle, bringing with it new businesses, job opportunities, and an…
Business
Local Businesses Optimistic as Newcastle CBD Revitalisation Project Kicks Off
The long-awaited Newcastle CBD Revitalisation Project has officially begun, bringing renewed hope for local businesses a…
Business
New Retail Park Set to Boost Newcastle's Economy and Create Jobs
Construction has begun on a new retail park on the outskirts of Newcastle, promising a significant economic injection an…
Sport
Newcastle Rugby Club Secures Dominant Victory in Provincial League Opener
Newcastle Rugby Club kicked off their provincial league campaign with an emphatic home win against the Vryheid Vultures,…
Community
Newcastle Youth Volunteer for Community Clean-Up Drive Ahead of Arbour Month
Young volunteers from various Newcastle schools participated in a town-wide clean-up initiative, preparing for upcoming …
Environment
Ncandu River Pollution Concerns Mount as Local Activists Call for Action
Environmental activists in Newcastle are raising alarm bells over increasing pollution levels in the Ncandu River, urgin…
Industrial
ArcelorMittal Newcastle Announces Major Investment in Modernisation
ArcelorMittal South Africa's Newcastle Works has unveiled plans for a significant investment to upgrade its facilities, …