Safety and cleanliness continue to be a concern at some of Pietermaritzburg’s outdoor attractions. But the city still boasts some great spots for residents who want to escape the hustle and bustle.

Durban – The death of an alleged gangster known as Hippo in the Imbali township in Pietermaritzburg has left residents on high alert in expectation of a violent send-off at his funeral on Saturday.

Explore the implications of the Pietermaritzburg High Court's ruling that allows Ithala Bank to operate, ... (PA) that it will cease its deposit-taking activities.

3 killed, 6 injured in Pietermaritzburg crashes Three people died and several others were injured in two separate crashes in KwaZulu-Natal over the weekend. June 29, 2025.

A Pietermaritzburg business goes up in flames. Picture: Supplied by Netcare 911 In a separate incident in March 2022, two people were killed and a child was left hospitalised after a house fire in ...

Pietermaritzburg’s rapid growth is fuelling demand for quality housing, and the Hesketh Development is meeting it with Cooper — the latest phase of Hesketh Estate. Launching 16 August 2025 ...

Gunmen stormed a homestead in a township outside the South African city of Pietermaritzburg and ambushed a family, killing 10 people, police said on Friday. Skip to main content.

A suspect believed to be connected to a mass shooting in Imbali township in Pietermaritzburg on Friday was killed during a shootout with police. Police Minister Bheki Cele said two other people were ...

Pietermaritzburg, which is under the ... on top of the disappointment of visiting attractions I once loved only to find the buildings bedraggled or facilities broken and vandalised. ...

Msunduzi municipality is considering removing waste pickers from its New England landfill site as concerns about criminal activities put the site and those around it at risk.

The economic spin-off from the Comrades Marathon Down Run, from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, on Sunday is expected to reach over R600 million for the host cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg ...

Firefighters have finally extinguished the fire at the New England Road landfill site in Pietermaritzburg, which had engulfed the KwaZulu-Natal capital in thick ...