A Pietermaritzburg mother-and-daughter team who grew tired of seeing their suburb become overgrown and neglected took it upon themselves to transform public spaces into colourful, welcoming places for the whole…
United by a shared love for the Comrades Marathon, Pietermaritzburg residents, schools, and local businesses spontaneously came together to clear tons of litter, transforming their streets and restoring a deep…
When Samantha Green lost her dad, she found solace in clearing weeds from an unloved park across the road. Seven years later, that park bears his name, and the whole…
Once given 10 years to live as a child, an almost 40-year-old Juanita Biggs is now diving into the Midmar Mile alongside her two daughters, turning every breath into a…
A group of artsy citizens decided to give a ‘hoot’ by transforming a neglected section of a mould-ridden bridge into a colourful mural. Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (13 January 2026)…
Even as the current year winds down, the Keep Pietermaritzburg Clean Action Group (KPCA) is already inviting the community to make a splash for its beloved city in the new…
A dedicated group of Prestbury community members grabbed their paintbrushes to transform a tired old tram shelter into a beacon of hope, complete with a dazzling sunflower mural that’s hard…
Thanks to the passionate efforts of the Keep PMB Clean Action Group, once-overlooked corners and neglected streets are blossoming into revitalised green spaces and gardens, injecting a breath of fresh…
The first-ever Ellie Swim successfully raised change-making funds set to help community organisation Keep Pietermaritzburg Clean Action Group care for the city! Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (13 February 2025) —…
Young Leon Coetzer, a 13-year-old para swimmer with Poland Syndrome, is not only a talented athlete but also a compassionate soul. Despite his challenges, he has broken records and now…
Where mind meets heart
“One of the marvellous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” – Jean Vanier
