MAGALIESBURG
GAUTENG
The story of Magaliesburg is a story of hope.
The town of Magaliesburg in Gauteng has a long-standing reputation as a tranquil weekend breakaway spot, a haven for artists and a treasure trove of heritage in the form of the Cradle of Humankind. Yet by 2012, like so many other small towns in South Africa, Magalies found itself sliding steadily into a position of declining economic growth and increasing neglect.
In November 2012, recognising the immense potential of the town, the soon-to-be-founded Ranyaka team together with a group of community members, launched the Magalies Development Initiative (MDI). What has unfolded in the town over the past six years is truly a testimony to the power of citizen-led development, collaboration and growing trust within a diverse community.
In 2014, Nedbank came on board as a major funder of the MDI. The bank continues to support development in the town through its Proud of my Town initiative. The journey continues and much remains to be done on the path towards transformation.
Magalies is showing us that an activated community can make it happen.
Save the date | Magalies Rocks the Cradle 2018
Diarise the dates! From 24 to 26 August, the town of Magaliesburg will be hosting the third Magalies Rocks The Cradle Festival. This one-of-a-kind event showcases the best Magalies has to offer - and the events, which take place at numerous venues in and around...
Magalies make-over
The Magalies Make-Over of 2014 provided a visible, tangible opportunity for Magalies stakeholders, businesses and residents from all walks of life to tackle a project together in a very practical way. The timing was critical. The town had recently suffered the...