Sports and Athletics in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal: What do you need to know?

Pietermaritzburg is considered a small town by many standards, you very often find yourself running into familiar faces. It is by many considered quite uneventful as I have so often heard from the friends who I make at university, who often are from out of town. It is filled with quiet neighborhoods but once you form bonds with your neighbors, you definitely will not regret it. Pietermaritzburg has a strong sense of community and friendly nature.

My city is one of the warmest places in summer. It is the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. It is known as the city of choice, with Maritzburg United, the soccer team, originating from there. In order to survive this city, you need to stay healthy, during a lot of water and exercise.

Pietermaritzburg is the capital of our state, or province as South Africans call it. One of the high courts of the country can be found in my hometown, and it is the starting point of the famous comrades marathon. A lesser known fact about my city is that Nelson Mandela was captured right at its borders.