Meet the Pigeon Valley UIP staff

Richard Thring

Richard Thring

PVUIP Manager

What do you love about Glenwood? Its green areas. It is quiet and peaceful

What do you enjoy about your job? You can make a difference in maintaining our beautiful suburb.

What are you passionate about? I am an outdoor sports lover and fly fisherman. I have an interest in water conservation and alien plant eradication on the Umgeni River in upper Dargle.

What is the greatest impact the PVUIP has had? There are two: vastly improved security and decrease in crime – petty crime and break-ins – and improvement to the parks, road centre medians and public spaces.

Sphindile Msweli

Sphindile Msweli

PVUIP Community Co-ordinator

What do you love about Glenwood? I love how convenient it is, everything is available in the area.

What do you enjoy about your job? Interacting with people, being part of a team that works towards enhancing green spaces and ensuring safety in our neighbourhood. Seeing tangible results from our efforts is gratifying.

What are you passionate about? I enjoy cooking and travelling.

What is the greatest impact the PVUIP has had? One of the most noticeable impacts has been the transformation of parks, providing residents with safe, accessible places to gather, play, and enjoy nature. PVUIP has contributed to safer streets and a strong sense of security among residents.