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Examples of our work – press releases and content created and published online – excluding Social Media.
Top South African press release submission and distribution platforms include MyPR, mypressoffice, MyBizPress, MyPressPortal and Bizcommunity. These platforms help distribute corporate announcements, B2B news, and media releases to regional and national …
I monitor the dam levels for Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Bay on a daily basis. If you are familiar with this proverb – “For want of a nail, the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe, the horse was lost; and for why the horse was lost, the rider …
Remember that old saying; “Buy land, they don’t make it anymore”? Well, something similar applies to water too. Except that that one goes like this; “The utilities that lose the least amount of water during delivery are the ones …
Our friend Gayton does get around – in comparison Gary is a cattle class peasant – here Gayton Mckenzie speaks on Buying Flu Tablets in Japan (and trusting John Steenhuisen): https://youtu.be/0l7n6xKhwIU (or watch below). Gayton Mckenzie speech …
To scope an effective website for an Audio Visual (AV) client – whether they handle commercial integration, live events, residential smart homes, or equipment rentals – you need a discovery questionnaire that targets both general web …
I came across an image in my archives titled ‘Supplying Water during recent shortage, April, 1912’ and ‘With Compliments from the Castle Brewery, Port Elizabeth’. So, here is a message to the MOANERS who yearn for the ‘Old …
Canon’s extensive line-up of mirrorless cameras is designed to cater to a deeply segmented market, ensuring there is a precise tool for every budget, skill level, and specialized genre of photography. By offering distinct tiers across both APS-C and …
The Valke progressed to the First Division final after an easy victory over Eastern Province this past weekend. The Valke’s 44-12 win over Eastern Province in Gqeberha secured them a second successive spot in the finals of the Currie Cup. The Valke put on …
I read with growing disquiet today that Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront will soon offer a Superyacht Marina – as in this year! It is a well documented fact that Superyacht Owners are constantly seeking unique and affordable berths for their …
Nelson Mandela Bay’s Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) was named SEZ of the Year, a prestigious accolade that reaffirms its status as South Africa’s premier investment destination and a leading catalyst for economic growth, industrialisation and job …
South Africa has 13 SEZs (Special Economic Zones) that have been designated across eight of the country’s nine provinces. SEZs receive Specific Infrastructure Support and Incentive Benefits from National Government. The cumulative value of disbursed …
On 16 July 2026 at the Durban Exhibition Centre, KwaZulu-Natal, Minister Parks Tau of the Department of Trade Industry and Competition alongside the Kwazulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism And Environmental Affairs, Rev. Musa Zondi officially …
And for this reason: Under the guidance of former Springbok coach Allister Coetzee, EP have emerged as one of the competition’s most improved sides. The Elephants have displayed resilience and consistency throughout the campaign, earning several …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has elevated cleaning and greening as one of its key priority areas to achieve the broader medium- to long-term goal of sustainable development. At the centre of this commitment is accelerating and improving the …
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 16 July 2026, attend and address the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Achievement Awards Gala Dinner held at the Durban International Conference Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. The event celebrates the achievements of …
The Eastern Cape Province will take centre stage at the upcoming 2nd International Special Economic Zones – Infrastructure & Investment Conference, to be held at the Durban International Convention Centre on 16–17 July 2026. At the conference, the …
We forget that tourism is a business with many moving parts not under the control of operators, venues and the like… Most tourism bodies cite a vibrant and well managed municipality as probably the most vital cog in this machine. When one leg fails …
Western Province scored six tries to beat Western Province XV in the final match of the FNB U18 Craven Week at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Saturday. WP recorded their third-straight victory at the tournament on Saturday, while the Valke, South Western …
Ten players who were part of the two squads last year have been included in the SA Schools teams of the Class of 2026 following another highly successful FNB U18 Craven Week at Grey High School in Gqeberha. (Images from the matches on 1600.co.za) The SA …
Six members from last year’s SA U18 Girls squad have been included in the first SA Schools Girls groups named by SA Rugby at the conclusion of yet another very successful FNB U18 Girls Week in Gqeberha. It’s the first time the two SA Schools Girls squads …
The Carling Currie Cup First Division competition has been remarkably tight throughout the season. With the Dotsure SWD Eagles already through and Border eliminated, the remaining four contenders – Eastern Province, the Valke, Griffons and Leopards – enter …
Western Province XV overturned a nine-point half-time deficit to beat the Golden Lions on day four of the FNB U18 Craven Week, while the Griffons, Pumas and Blue Bulls were also victorious at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Thursday. Images: …
Western Province edged the Sharks on the third day of the FNB U18 Craven Week in Gqeberha, while the Leopards, Eastern Province and Free State were also among the winners at Grey High School on Wednesday. Images from the WP v Sharks Thriller: …
Western Province, Border and Eastern Province claimed important wins in the second round of the FNB U18 Girls Week tournament at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Wednesday. WP, EP, the Valke, Griffons and South Western Districts banked their second wins of …
Who, every day of their lives, have to report on the failings of the very institution that they represent. It must be so disheartening to report on failures day after day, month after month, year after year AND still draw a salary whilst waiting fearfully …
The press releases below were the most read (popular) on MyPR for the month of June 2026. Please note these results are NOT confined to ONLY Press Releases submitted in January 2026 but reflect the most popular from the ‘beginning of time’: Get …
Below are the most downloaded images off of MyPR for the month of June 2026. Featured press releases may upload images to accompany their press release, with publishers allowed to use the images when re-publishing. This doesn’t count publishers that …
The Golden Lions edged the Blue Bulls on day two of the FNB U18 Craven Week, while Border, Griquas and Western Province XV were also among the winners at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Tuesday. The second day of the tournament served up a series of …
Free State were the biggest winners on day one of the FNB U18 Craven Week at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Monday, while Western Province, Boland and the Sharks also recorded victories. South African rugby’s leading schoolboys and girls descended …
This is a continually updated page giving you day by day scores and coverage: The u18 Craven Week kicked off on Monday, 6 July 2026, at Grey High School in Gqeberha. Photos: Photos from the week here: …