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
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‘You cannot make conditions impossible to trade in and then be surprised when businesses fail’
Mikel Arteta’s men were well beaten by the Magpies to almost certainly seal their fate in next year’s Europa League
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
Officials’ explanations make no sense to residents, who mourn the town’s formerly welcoming atmosphere
Salah was stretchered off at St James’ Park on Saturday due to a head knock sustained
Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba was arrested 10 days ago on charges of murder and conspiracy to murder
Ntuthuko Mahlaba is the second ANC mayor in KZN to be arrested in connection with the killing of their own comrades
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.
With the help of Juan Mata’s two goals, Manchester United has beaten Newcastle 4-0 in the Premier League.
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 manager Brendan Rodgers believes there is plenty to come from Steven Gerrard as he prepares to make his 600th appearance for the club.
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 ended the game in disarray as they slid to a 2-0 defeat at Newcastle with Andy Carroll suffering a humiliating return to Tyneside.
It is easy to imagine Andy Carroll driving alone in his car with "I’m Coming Home Newcastle" booming out of the sound system.
Manchester United have been resigned to a second straight loss in the English Premier League after Newcastle whipped the Red Devils 3-0.
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.
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.
Apart from poor pay, scores of the predominantly female employees in the textile industry are subjected to appalling working conditions.
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/ 14 October 2011
In a recent article, Teigue Payne demonstrated his poor grasp of journalistic objectivity, says <b> Simon Eppel</b>.
Owners of ‘non-compliant’ clothing and textile factories are reacting angrily to recent raids by police.
Newcastle remains an area of contention in the local clothing industry and indeed in the national consciousness too, writes <b>Andre Kriel</b>.
The textile and clothing industry urgently needs to get over this narrow-minded dispute around wages, says Renato Palmi, a researcher.
Alex Liu’s parents came from Taiwan to Newcastle in 1989 and set up a toy factory. Ten years later they invested in the Win-Cool clothing factory.
The Newcastle clothing industry has become a metaphor for the crucial debate about jobs in South Africa, writes <b>Teague Payne</b>.
Manchester United’s Premier League title charge was slowed by Newcastle on Tuesday, after a 0-0 draw to end a run of three consecutive wins.
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/ 23 January 2009
The clandestine footage that Shepherd Yuda, a 36-year-old Zimbabwe prison officer, shot inside jail was dynamite.
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/ 4 November 2008
Obafemi Martins scored twice as Newcastle United produced a stirring second-half performance to beat Aston Villa 2-0 on Monday.
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/ 21 October 2008
Employees of a Newcastle steel company have made it into the Guinness World Records book with a 2km-long braaied sosatie.
The resurgent Michael Owen scored both goals as Newcastle United beat bitter rivals Sunderland 2-0 in a keenly fought north-east derby at St James’s Park on Sunday. The England striker headed in his first in the fourth minute and scored his second from the penalty spot in the 45th minute just before half-time.
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/ 10 January 2008
Newcastle United have parted company with manager Sam Allardyce with immediate effect and by mutual agreement, the English Premier League side announced on Wednesday. Newcastle chairperson Chris Mort said in a statement on behalf of himself and owner Mike Ashley: ”Mike and I would like to place on record our thanks for Sam’s efforts.”
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/ 6 December 2007
The latest wonder striker from Emmanuel Adebayor was not enough for an under-strength Arsenal to claim all three points as Newcastle hit back to secure a 1-1 draw with the unbeaten Premier League leaders. Steven Taylor’s second-half equaliser earned some valuable breathing space for the under-pressure Sam Allardyce.