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A non-profit, volunteer-driven community organisation committed to preserving heritage, uplifting families, and building a stronger Merebank for generations to come.
Documenting Merebank's rich history
EduFairs, quizzes & competitions
Parties, outings & care
Fairs, sports & culture
Badulla Drive & Neville's Garden
Donate or volunteer with us
Who We Are
The Merebank Book Legacy Trust was formed by dedicated community leaders who identified the need for a structured, transparent body to address local challenges and preserve the rich history of the area.
We are a registered NPO and PBO, authorised to provide Section 18A tax exemption certificates. We are non-political, volunteer-driven, and committed to the social, cultural, and economic development of the community.
Our goal is to raise R2 million for sustainable community development — partnering with industry on healthcare, engineering, and skills infrastructure for Merebank.
Flagship Project
For the first time in history, a book researched and written entirely by the community — with no single author, and no person receiving any financial reward for their contribution. Book Launch: 12/13 September 2026.
The book serves as a living testament to everything that makes Merebank unique — its founding families, institutions, milestones, and the people who shaped its character.
Important families and individuals are being invited to contribute to the Trust by sponsoring a page in the Merebank Book — a lasting legacy for your family or business.
To enquire about sponsoring a page or pre-ordering your copy:
📧 Get in TouchCommunity Impact
Annual EduFairs attracting 2,500+ learners, connecting students with professionals from law, medicine, engineering, IT, and more. Career guidance for a better future.
2,500+ learners per eventScience quizzes, essay & poetry competitions, art competitions, drama skits, and Women's Day speech contests across primary and high schools with cash prizes and medals.
All Merebank schoolsCoaching clinics in soccer, cricket, swimming, chess, netball and volleyball at Nizam Road, St Mary's, Alipore Road and Merebank High schools.
Multiple schoolsThe "Cane Cutters" initiative took 200 seniors to Suncoast Cinema. Over 500 senior citizens from Merebank and Wentworth attended our Senior Citizens Parties in 2024 and 2025.
500+ seniors annuallyReclaimed and refurbished Badulla Drive Sports Grounds (R20,000+ invested in 2025). Neville's Garden — nearly a hectare of community garden with playground, vegetable plots and shrubbery.
Ongoing projectPaid for advanced sewing training for 12 women with a view to developing them into entrepreneurs. Partnering with service providers for broader skills upliftment.
Women empowerment2023: Raised R45,000 within one week for a family who lost their home in a fire — clothing, food, furniture, school uniforms, computers & legal support. 2026: Raised R12,700 within a week, purchasing a stove, fridge, microwave & kitchen appliances plus R1,000/month emergency support for four months.
Two families supportedAnnual community fair featuring Eddie's Fun Fair, Bhangra performances, community stalls, senior citizens' party, children's party, and the EduFair — all under one banner.
Annual eventWhat's Coming
200 primary school children — Easter egg hunt, fun and games, hampers for children
In association with Durban Golf Club (est. 1928). Corporates including Telkom, Bidvest, SAB & Nedbank participated.
Medals and certificates awarded to participants across all Merebank primary schools
Thunee, Darts and Pool Competition — celebrating our cultural heritage
Two weekends: Fun Fair, Community Bhangra, stalls, Senior Citizens Party, Children's Party, EduFair for schools
The official launch of this historic community publication — a milestone for Merebank
Official public launch of the Merebank Book Legacy Trust
Get Involved
Cell
Tel/Fax
031 312 8867
Address
239 Mathews Meyiwa Road (Stamford Hill Rd), Greyville, Durban 4001
Postal
P.O. Box 47513, Greyville, 4023
Section 18A Tax Exemption
All donations qualify for a tax deduction. We issue official Section 18A certificates upon request.
Judge Mohini Moodley
Leadership
Prof Brij Maharaj
Leadership
Dr Sagie Naidu
Leadership
Prof Managay Reddi
Leadership
Prof Karthy Govender
Leadership
Ami Moodley
Leadership
Ash Sewpersad
Leadership
Viren Singh
Chairperson
Support Our R2 Million Goal
Every contribution — big or small — makes a real difference to the Merebank community.
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