When Sihle became a qualified teacher, he was excited to take his place in front of the classroom and inspire the next generation. But life had other plans, and he…
Small efforts make a big difference, and we’re cheering on the members of the St John’s Eco-Club! Together, they collected 15 bags of waste in just one hour and went…
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…
The Pietermaritzburg cyclist will travel to the Cape of Good Hope and back to raise awareness and funds for the rural NPO supporting underprivileged learners. Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (19…
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…
Armed with nothing but determination and a trash collection bag, Philile Mbhele turned the city’s waste into a lifeline for her children and elderly mother. Durban, South Africa (26…
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…
When the SPCA Pietermaritzburg team arrived in New Hanover to assist animals affected by the devastating floods, they were met with a heartbreaking scene. New Hanover, South Africa (04…
Njabulo Dywili knew the dark path existed, but when a sudden family move placed him on its doorstep, Love Notties showed for him in the best way. Nottingham Road,…
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“Man has never made any material as resilient as the human spirit” - Ben Williams
