In and around Pietermaritzburg, Musa Ngubane is a community hero whose life’s work lies in caring for the environment. But, when his trusty bakkie broke down earlier this year, something…
A dynamic duo not to be trifled with in the world of canoeing—Msawenkosi Mtolo and Thabani Msia—have won the Non-Stop Dusi canoe challenge for the 5th time! Pietermaritzburg, South…
A primary school in Pietermaritzburg has just gotten a slice of its own massive storybook to connect with learners with a stunning audio-visual mural: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (26 January…
Kickstarting the Dusi Canoeing season with a win are Msawenkosi Mtolo and Sbonelo Khwela whose dash to the finish line has set the tone for the biggest canoeing event on…
In Pietermaritzburg, 185 handmade elephants made their way to City Hall, and not to raise their trunks in politics. Together, these knitted and sewn ellies symbolise a message of soft…
Creatives are leading the call for a cleaner South Africa, and in Pietermaritzburg, art recently honoured the City’s heroes: those who keep it clean! Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (26 July…
A teacher in Pietermaritzburg wrote a book to help new students feel more welcome, and other schools should take a leaf from her book. Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (12 June,…
Where mind meets heart
“The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.” ― Kalu Ndukwe Kalu
