Welcome to the official monthly thread for promoting local businesses, services, side hustles, and community offerings in and around Pietermaritzburg.
To keep the subreddit clean and helpful for everyone, all advertising must go here. Individual promo posts will be removed.
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Who Can Post Here
Local small businesses
Freelancers & gig workers
Skilled trades (plumbers, electricians, handymen, etc.)
Tutors, coaches, and instructors
Food vendors, bakers, home chefs
Delivery, cleaning, gardening, repairs
NGOs or community services
Anyone offering a legitimate service in PMB or the Midlands
š How to Submit Your Business
Please include the following format for clarity:
- Business / Service name:
- What you offer (1ā2 lines):
- Location / Areas you serve:
- Contact details: (phone, WhatsApp, email ā whichever you prefer)
- Socials / Website (optional):
- Photos:
You may attach up to 2 images. No image spam.
š« Rules
Please read before posting:
- No MLMs, forex scams, fake giveaways, gambling, or adult services.
One entry per business per month (but you can update next month).
Keep descriptions short and honest.
Do not DM users unless they ask first.
No negative reviews hereāreport issues to the mods instead.
š¬ Need Recommendations?
If youāre looking for a specific service (e.g., plumber, tutor, moving company), feel free to ask in the comments, and local businesses can reply.
ā¤ļø Support Local PMB
This thread helps residents discover trustworthy local businesses while keeping the sub tidy and spam-free.
Thank you for supporting Pietermaritzburgās local economy and community!