Pietermaritzburg, the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal was established as a municipality in 1838 and has since grown into a thriving hub of commerce, industry and activity. Often referred to as Maritzburg, here the public sector plays a big role in the local economy as there are local, district and provincial government bodies located here. Pietermaritzburg Suburbs The city of Pietermaritzburg is made up of numerous suburbs. More residential while others are predominantly commercial or industrial. These areas include; Ashburton, Athlone, Bellevue, Bisley, Blackridge, Boughton, Clarendon, Edendale, Epworth, Fairmeade, Fox Hill, Hayfields, Imbali, Lester Park, Lynnfield...