About Best of Pmb & Midlands
Best of Pmb & Midlands is a community-driven recommendations platform that showcases local businesses residents trust most. Each year, the community votes for their favourite businesses across a wide range of categories, helping locals and visitors discover where to eat, shop, and do business with confidence.
Part of the long-running Best of Readers’ Choice Awards by The Witness, Capital Newspapers, Echo Eyethu, The Hilton, Maritzburg Sun, Public Eye, Village Talk and Caxton local newspapers, Best of Pmb & Midlands builds on more than 30 years of recognising excellence in communities across South Africa — connecting customers with businesses known for quality, service, and reliability.
Nominations Open 1 July 2026
Local is Lekker and The Witness Best of Pmb & Midlands Readers’ Choice Awards is all about offering you the opportunity to recommend exceptional businesses to others in our community.
The “Best of” awards have been popular annual features of Caxton local newspapers across South Africa for the last 28 years. It has become synonymous with recognising excellence and directing customers to where they will find the best quality and service.
After months of nominations, campaigning, and community buzz, we are thrilled to reveal the first-ever Best of PMB & Midlands winners.