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Economy · PietermaritzburgBy Chris Steyn A coalition of 29 Pietermaritzburg-based civil society organisations has launched a petition for action to safeguard the health of the community and save the city’s economy from the impact of poor service delivery. The civic organisations formed the uMsunduzi River Crisis Committee last year (2023) to fight the deteriorating state of the river and Pietermaritzburg in general. David Still, the Chairman of the Duzi-uMngeni Conservat…See the Story
Petition to save PMB economy from sewage and trash
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Soccer · PietermaritzburgThe deeply troubled ANC-run Msunduzi Municipality appears to be backtracking on its controversial decision to ignore its own policies, which led it to sponsor struggling PSL outfit Royal AM to the tune of R27 million.See the Story
Msunduzi scores own goal on club sponsorships, but mayor won't say if Royal AM is also up for review
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Pietermaritzburg · PietermaritzburgKZN police rescue 6 men kidnapped in PMB travis.richards Sun, 04/07/2024 - 09:00
PIETERMARITZBURG - KwaZulu-Natal police have rescued six men who were kidnapped in Pietermaritzburg last week.EXCLUSIVE | KZN Police Commissioner defends his membersThe group had been held in a house in Newlands West where they had been reportedly beaten and tortured.Two suspects are in custody after a multi-disciplinary law enforcement team brought them in follow…See the Story
KZN police rescue 6 men kidnapped in PMB
Infrastructure · PietermaritzburgLike most South African cities, Pietermaritzburg faces a multitude of challenges, from electricity cuts, water shortages, crime, ageing or crumbling infrastructure, and land grabs to unemployment.See the Story
ON THE ROAD | Art in the Midlands: How regular residents are returning Pietermaritzburg to former glory
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Books · PietermaritzburgEvery day, a small group of women make their way through the community of Sweetwaters, near the South African city of Pietermaritzburg, with bags of toys and books. They work as home mentors supporting families who signed up for an early childhood development intervention. They swap puzzles and stories and provide resourceful activities for children and caregivers. Even the older siblings often sit and join the stories and games.See the Story
Parents who believe their children can have a better future are more likely to read and play with them
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Pietermaritzburg · PietermaritzburgThe police are yet to arrest those responsible for killing a Harry Gwala Regional Hospital paediatrician in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.See the Story
'Her heart was just golden': KZN police investigating murder of paediatrician found in car boot
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