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Intervention needed to pull steel industry from the brink

ArcelorMittal SA expects to make a final decision by August on the closure of its long steel operation, which puts 3 500 jobs at risk

South Africa’s largest steel maker has warned that without urgent government protection, it will be a matter of time before local production is no longer viable. (David Harrison/M&G)

Closure of steel operations a devastating blow, as 3500 jobs at risk

‘You cannot make conditions impossible to trade in and then be surprised when businesses fail’

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MAY 16: Martin Oedegaard of Arsenal looks dejected following their sides defeat in the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James Park on May 16, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Newcastle blow up Arsenal’s Champions League dream

Mikel Arteta’s men were well beaten by the Magpies to almost certainly seal their fate in next year’s Europa League

The agreement was secured after talks between the ANC’s top leadership — including president Cyril Ramaphosa — and the IFP top brass, including its president emeritus, Mangosuthu Buthelezi. (Photo by Phill Magakoe / POOL / AFP)

IFP-ANC agreement breaks deadlock in 21 hung KwaZulu-Natal councils

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is understood to have been part of talks that swung the agreement, which is a ‘governance plan’ rather than a coalition

Newcastle residents forego electricity as bills rise

Officials’ explanations make no sense to residents, who mourn the town’s formerly welcoming atmosphere

(Getty Images)

Concussed Salah out of Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Barcelona

Salah was stretchered off at St James’ Park on Saturday due to a head knock sustained

Newcastle Mayor Ntuthuko Mahlaba. (Image via Newcastle Municipality/Facebook)

Newcastle mayor out on R20k bail

Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba was arrested 10 days ago on charges of murder and conspiracy to murder

South Africa’s Jewish and Muslim communities have condemned the killing of Halima Hoosen-Preston and the knife assault on her family at their home in Durban, in what appears to be an Islamophobic attack.
(Cornel van Heerden/Gallo)

Newcastle mayor arrested in connection with political killings

Ntuthuko Mahlaba is the second ANC mayor in KZN to be arrested in connection with the killing of their own comrades

In saving Mourinho’s job, at least for now, a rousing second-half display at Old Trafford was in some ways an indictment of his time in charge. (Andrew Couldridge/Reuters)

Can Mourinho survive ‘manhunt’ after stay of execution?

A thrilling comeback against Newcastle could prove to be little more than a stay of execution for Mourinho, with a run of tougher fixtures looming.

Mata delivers Man United to victory

With the help of Juan Mata’s two goals, Manchester United has beaten Newcastle 4-0 in the Premier League.

Di Canio’s Sunderland ease relegation fears with derby win

Sunderland won their first match under new manager Paolo Di Canio, beating Newcastle United 3-0 in a thunderous derby to ease their relegation woes.

Liverpool’s English midfielder Steven Gerrard.

Liverpool’s Gerrard still has a lot left in the tank

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes there is plenty to come from Steven Gerrard as he prepares to make his 600th appearance for the club.

Newcastle win leaves Chelsea in a tight spot

Newcastle win leaves Chelsea in a tight spot

Chelsea have been forced to win this season’s Champions League in order to qualify for next year’s after a 2-0 Premier League defeat by Newcastle.

Liverpool’s no-shows spell triumph for Newcastle

Liverpool’s no-shows spell triumph for Newcastle

Liverpool ended the game in disarray as they slid to a 2-0 defeat at Newcastle with Andy Carroll suffering a humiliating return to Tyneside.

Carroll pines for home

Carroll pines for home

It is easy to imagine Andy Carroll driving alone in his car with "I’m Coming Home Newcastle" booming out of the sound system.

Newcastle rout sets back Man United’s title hopes

Manchester United have been resigned to a second straight loss in the English Premier League after Newcastle whipped the Red Devils 3-0.

Mancini tells Man City to look forward

Mancini tells Man City to look forward

Roberto Mancini has warned his Manchester City side to understand there is more to football than attack after being caught out 1-0 at Sunderland.

Newcastle’s Ba proves to be Stoke’s City’s bad luck

Newcastle’s Ba proves to be Stoke’s City’s bad luck

A hat trick by Demba Ba’s has given Newcastle a 3-1 win against Stoke City in their Premier League clash, placing them third on the points table.

Raid highlights factory abuses

Raid highlights factory abuses

Apart from poor pay, scores of the predominantly female employees in the textile industry are subjected to appalling working conditions.

Newcastle: The Payne of bad journalism

In a recent article, Teigue Payne demonstrated his poor grasp of journalistic objectivity, says <b> Simon Eppel</b>.