Keep PMB Clean Action Group (KPCA)

Swimming Saved Juanita’s Life, Now She’s Making a Splash to Save PMB

by Nothando Mthembu @GoodThingsGuyJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026 282 0

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…

Pietermaritzburg Citizens Work Their Creative Magic on Mouldy Bridge

by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuy January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 321 0

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)…

KPCA Calls for Swimmers to Join The ‘Ellie Herd’ for a Cleaner PMB

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyDecember 8, 2025December 17, 2025 293 0

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…

Hope Blooms in Prestbury: Old Tram Shelter Gets Bright Sunflower Makeover!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyNovember 2, 2025October 31, 2025 1,802 0

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…

PMB Community Effort Sows Love Into Once-Neglected City Spaces

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyApril 15, 2025April 14, 2025 344 0

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…

First Ellie Swim ‘Fun Raiser’: Charting New Waters for Pietermaritzburg 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 13, 2025January 13, 2026 221 0

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) —…

Para Swimmer Leon Coetzer Joins Midmar Mile 2025 for a Cleaner Pietermaritzburg

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024 503 0

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…

Cordies’ Elephant Earns Green Ellie Award After Adventurous Year

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024 348 0

Cordwalles Prep School’s elephant eco-mascot has had quite the year of adventures! From being involved in an ellie heist to being rescued by the Mi7 and raising empowering funds, it’s…

KPCA Celebrates One Year of Transforming the “City of the Elephant” Pietermaritzburg!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024 208 0

The Keep PMB Clean Action (KPCA) Group has officially turned one year old! As they celebrate this milestone, the dedicated team of volunteers has made significant progress in awakening the…

Call for Crochet Ellies to Wreath Hope into Pietermaritzburg

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 14, 2024October 14, 2024 323 0

The KPCA Group are calling on crafty citizens to crochet ellies and help them fundraise for all the good, green work they do!   Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (14 October 2024)…