A Ford bakkie with a flat tyre, slowly trying to make its way to the nearest petrol station, caught the attention of a kind security officer, unfolding into a beautiful…
Even though she couldn’t afford a new dress for her graduation, Nokuthula Dlamini refused to let that take away from her hard-earned achievement. She showed up anyway, and her uncontainable…
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…
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