| Country | South Africa |
| Town/City | Newcastle was founded in 1864 and was named after the Earl of Newcastle, who was the Colonial Secretary in Queen Victoria’s Government at that time. |
| Location | Kwazulu Natal. Newcastle falls within Amajuba District and is located in the North West corner of the province along the Ncandu River. |
| Population | 363,000 |
| Brief Description | Newcastle is the third largest city and urban centre in Kwazulu Natal and is moderately industrial. The municipality covers an area of 1855 km2made up of 31 wards. |
| Industry | Arcelor Mittal Steel Works, Karbochem Synthetic Rubber Plant, Coal Mining, Textiles, Chrome Chemicals, Diamond Cutting |
| Culture/Sport | Carnegie Art Gallery, Northern Kwasulu Natal Youth Choir, Annual Vodacom Winter Festival. Fort Amiel Museum is a national heritage site. Challengers Angling Club (an annual angling competition is held to assist local charities), Newcastle Highlanders Rugby Club. |
| Tourism | Donkey Valley, Blackrock Casino Entertainment Hotel |
| Education | Ferrum High School; Newcastle High School; St Dominic’s Academy. Hipc Entertainment is a Music Academy based in the city centre and provides, amongst others, digital training in djing and music production. |
| Newspaper | Newcastle Advertiser https://newcastleadvertiser.co.za/ Also http://epaper.newcastleexpress.co.za http://www.themercury.co.za http://www.iol.co.za/ |
| Mayor / Contact Details | Councillor David Xolani Dube: mayor@newcastle.gov.za |
| Chief Executive / Contact Details | Email: mm@newcastle.gov.za |
| Website | www.newcastle.gov.za/newcastle/ |
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