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FROM OUR PRESIDENT Leo Quayle explains how Pietermaritzburg became his “ City of Choice ”.
5 MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO “ Why Pietermaritzburg ?” asks Melanie Veness .
7 EDITOR ’ S NOTE Making the possible , possible .
9 ON THE COVER Our cover shows the iconic Zulu-lulu Dlamini figurines , which have achieved international fame and travelled to all corners of the globe . This front-cover image was captured by Stephen Pryke , a well-known local photographer .
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14 A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE The Pietermaritzburg and KZN Midlands area has long been known for its excellence in education . Now , thanks in part to the PCB , this area of the province is soon set to be heralded for its healthcare too .
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24 THE SKY ’ S THE LIMIT There are plans to build a technology hub at Pietermaritzburg ’ s airport . The implications for the region and the province are worth sitting up and taking notice of .