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Large commercial and industrial premises invariably offer three phase Eskom or Municipal electric power as standard to business.There is a growing move to sub let sections of a larger commercial and industrial premises to tenants which necessitates the need to measure and charge for electricity consumed by the tenant. In the case of a three phase supply the amount being used by a tenant can become very large in relation to the actual rental. The difference between a single and a three phase … [Read more...] about Three Phase Prepaid Electricity Meter Installation

With loadshedding and the high price of electricity driving more and more people to install solar solutions on their roofs we are finding more and more clients wanting to install systems on roofs that are not 100% suited to such installations.Straton Solar note three main ‘roof’ reasons for refusing to do solar installations: Slate roofs with steep pitch Roof trusses secured with nails and not nail plates Asbestos and Cement Sheet Roofs 1. Slate Roofs: These present special challenges as most … [Read more...] about Why Installing Solar Panels on an Asbestos or Cement Roof is a Bad Thing!

The second round of public oral submissions on the controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA Bill) took a dramatic turn on Tuesday when the Pestalozzi Trust, a civil rights organisation that supports the right to home educate, revealed that it had documents in its possession that proved that education authorities wanted to scrap home education.Home education was illegal prior to 1994 and families faced the threat of jail time if they taught their children at home. In 1993, parents … [Read more...] about Authorities Wanted Home Education Scrapped: Drama At The BELA Bill Hearing

Big ticket items and new payment methods deliver surprising dataBlack Friday and Cyber Monday came and went with a positive bang and a bag full of surprises, despite the concerns of pressure exerted by inflation and loadshedding. Chairperson of the ECommerce Forum of South Africa (EFSA) and PayU CEO, Karen Nadasen, shared, “Following trends from last year, the current economic climate and indicators from other PayU markets, we expected conservative growth of between 10-20% for Black Friday 2022. … [Read more...] about PayU shares Black Friday and Cyber Monday insights

Cox Yeats’ success continues following the announcement that Cox Yeats Attorneys has been named the 2023 Law Firm of the Year for expertise in Insurance Law and Real Estate Law in the 14th Edition of Best Lawyers® in South Africa. In addition, 13 of the firm’s partners and one consultant, garnered recognition in their areas of expertise, with Alastair Hay named Lawyer of the Year (Construction Law), by the legal profession’s oldest and most respected peer-review title.“Cox Yeats has had an … [Read more...] about Cox Yeats Success Continues Following 2023 Best Lawyers® Announcements

Tourism to the Eastern Cape and Garden Route will be given a boost by a season-long “Feel Good Summer” celebration on Algoa FM.“Our objective is to enhance the experience of holidaying in the Eastern Cape. We want visitors to have such a good time, be entertained, and come back to Algoa country for their next break,” says Algoa FM marketing manager Lesley Geyer. Listeners will be involved by being able to request their favourite feel good summer song and to share their experiences on air. “Our … [Read more...] about “Feel Good this Summer” in the Eastern Cape and Garden Route

29 November 2022: Music industry veteran, Benjy Mudie, was officially inducted into the South African Radio Hall of Fame at a star-studded event on Saturday 26th November 2022. His radio career started with a co-hosted show on what was then Radio 5, alongside the legendary Rafe Lavine, a radio personality that Mudie credits as a huge inspiration. Then at the urging of then Radio 2000 program manager, Richard Jones, he created “ Rock of Ages”, a four hour national rock show that fast became the … [Read more...] about Benjy Mudie inducted into South African Radio Hall of Fame

Allow MyPR to boast a bit.A recent signee to our Featured Press Release submission service asked me to please do her first submission for her. Now, if you know ‘Mom’ like I know ‘Mom’ you would understand why I immediately acceeded! It just so happens that the title of the Press Release – Elephants on Cape Road was very unique as a search on Google for that specific set of keywords in that specific order didn’t dish up one single result. So a good candidate for tracking the effectiveness of MyPR … [Read more...] about Why Elephants on Cape Road Converted Mom into a Believer

Marine experts from around the world met in Gqeberha, South Africa, for a week in October for a symposium on the importance of cutting-edge science and innovation in underpinning marine conservation policy decisions in Africa. Photo: SUPPLIEDLeading marine researchers and scientists caution that it’s make-or-break for Africa’s governments to enact and enforce ocean policies. Marine experts from around the world met in Gqeberha, South Africa, for a week in October for a symposium on the … [Read more...] about Scientists warn that it’s make-or-break time for Africa’s oceans.

Madibaz Sport hockey manager Cheslyn Gie has been appointed interim head coach of the national men’s hockey team following the resignation of Garreth Ewing. Photo: Madibaz SportThe continued development of the national men’s hockey team was on the mind of Nelson Mandela University’s Cheslyn Gie after being named interim head coach last week. Gie takes over from Garreth Ewing, who has stepped aside after being at the helm since the conclusion of the 2018 World Cup. Having served as assistant … [Read more...] about Gie steps into top hockey coaching job

A total of three new shows will be introduced to “feel good weekends” on Algoa FM while Garden Route listeners can look forward a new afternoon drive show starting Monday, 28 November.New to the station, Nelisa Kala, will be introduced to Sunday Lunch. Originally from Nelson Mandela Bay, Kala cut her teeth in community radio before joining East Coast Radio in KZN during 2017. “I’m thrilled to be joining Algoa FM,” says Kala. “I grew up in Algoa Country and to me, this is much like coming home. I … [Read more...] about Weekend tweaks and new Algoa FM Garden Route Drive Show

Former Volkswagen South Africa sales and marketing director Mike Glendinning has joined the Kelston Motor Group board as non-executive sales and marketing director. Photo: Full Stop CommunicationsFormer Volkswagen South Africa sales and marketing director Mike Glendinning aims to bring a fresh perspective to the Kelston Motor Group’s operations after being appointed a non-executive director. The 61-year-old, who joined the Eastern Cape company on November 1, brings 36 years of experience in the … [Read more...] about Former VW director takes up new automotive challenge

Enterprise & Supplier Development Indaba7 November 2022: Following the devastating lock-down and the loss of many jobs as a result of businesses shutting down it has become critically= important to develop small businesses and thereby create sustainable livelihoods. Every year companies are required to invest in Enterprise & Supplier Development as part of their BBBEE compliance. The question is, have these ESD investments and ESD programmes delivered on their … [Read more...] about B_BBEE & ESD Indaba – Where To From Here

JJohannesburg, 1 November 2022 – What better way to welcome the end of the year and kick off the festive season than at Summer in the City Unplugged? Taking place on 3 December at Waterfall City, Summer in the City Unplugged is all about relaxing, unwinding and spending time with your family and friends. It’s a celebration of gourmet eats and vibey beats. Think picnic blankets, mouthwatering artisanal food, chilled music and unlimited fun!Relax on the lawns to a mix of unplugged music by local … [Read more...] about Summer in the City Unplugged : 3 December 2022 at Waterfall City

The team that will drive Kelston Motor Body Repairers into the future following the merger between Prestige Auto Body Repairers and the Kelston Motor Group are, from left, Prestige owner Lenro Stoltz, Kelston managing director Mike McNaughton and Kelston operations director Peter McNaughton. Photo: Full Stop CommunicationsKariega businessman Lenro Stoltz is poised to take his auto repairs company to the next level after entering into a landmark merger with the Eastern Cape-based Kelston Motor … [Read more...] about Body repair firm set to soar after merging with auto industry giant