Madadeni is a town in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, which falls under Amajuba District Municipality.
[4] Private Schooling is also offered by the Meridian Newcastle, managed by Curro Holding Ltd.[5] Madadeni houses two of the 8 Majuba College campuses, namely the "Centre For People Development" and the "Majuba Technology Centre," with the institutions' focus being on Business Studies and Engineering Studies respectively.
[6] During 2021's unrest the Hofina Poultry Shop was vandalised and approximately 25,000 eggs, 10,000 chickens, 700 goats and 500 sheep were stolen.
[7] The shop was shut down and later reopened 14 km away with a smaller staff compliment.
In the wake of the unrest many locals have complained about losing their employment, having to travel further to work, and paying more for some food items.