SAIS Open Innovation Agriculture Challenge: RIIS and their Batswana partners, BITRI and Brynston Creations, have launched the SAIS open innovation agriculture challenge, aiming to enhance future food security for people in the SADC region. The challenge focusses on building an effective supply chain while mitigating the risk of climate change; Human- Animal conflict poses a challenge for farmers, particularly in Botswana; Enabling agri-tech adoption to ensure future successes. Johannesburg, 8 … [Read more...] about SAIS Open Innovation Agriculture Challenge – MyPR.co.za
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SPAR calls for R1 donation this Women’s Month – MyPR.co.za
SPAR calls for R1 donation this Women’s Month: Rape Crisis Centre director Berenice Jacobs-Malgas (left) and SPAR Eastern Cape advertising manager Roseann Shadrach promote the SPAR Women’s Month campaign which will run during August. Photo: Full Stop Communications SPAR Eastern Cape has launched an initiative which will enable customers to support women who have suffered sexual abuse and violence by making a small donation each time they shop during Women’s Month. By adding just R1 … [Read more...] about SPAR calls for R1 donation this Women’s Month – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz cricket coach keen to raise club’s profile – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz cricket coach keen to raise club’s profile: Former provincial player Lefa Mosena has taken over as head coach at the Madibaz Cricket Club. Photo: Brittany Blaauw Former provincial player Lefa Mosena is eager to raise the profile of Madibaz cricket across the board after taking up the position as the club’s head coach last month. The 32-year-old, a batsman-wicketkeeper who represented the Knights, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal Inland, is excited about his new position as he looks to … [Read more...] about Madibaz cricket coach keen to raise club’s profile – MyPR.co.za
This Women’s Day we celebrate a Chemical Engineer from Motherwell – MyPR.co.za
This Women’s Day we celebrate a Chemical Engineer from Motherwell: Women’s Month is a special month for Engen as it provides the company with an opportunity to reflect on its commitment to helping gifted South African women explore new horizons. Sinothando Tiso is one of many young women whose horizons have broadened thanks to Engen. Speaking out to mark Women’s Month, Sinothando says her personal philosophy is to “find your WHY, and your HOW will fall into place.” Continues Sinothando: “What I … [Read more...] about This Women’s Day we celebrate a Chemical Engineer from Motherwell – MyPR.co.za
Wheelchair Wednesday sets itself twin objectives – MyPR.co.za
Wheelchair Wednesday sets itself twin objectives: SPAR Wheelchair Wednesday volunteer Cecile Oosthuizen, of Galaxy Bingo, goes through one of the tasks set for her at SPAR Acres in Port Elizabeth yesterday. With her is her helper, Nompumelelo Kahlana, also from Galaxy Bingo. Photo: Full Stop Communications The SPAR Wheelchair Wednesday initiative has set itself the objectives of spreading awareness to the youth and taking the overall donation to more than 1 000 wheelchairs during its annual … [Read more...] about Wheelchair Wednesday sets itself twin objectives – MyPR.co.za
Matt McGillivray Walks Away With Monster Combo Award – MyPR.co.za
Matt McGillivray Walks Away With Monster Combo Award: Matt McGillivray Walks Away With Monster Combo Award JBay – for those off us who might have been sleeping, or focusing on the Championship Tour event in JBay, let’s not forget that Mayy McGillivray from JBay walked away with the Monster Combo award earlier this month. What an absolute champion. Matty walks away with 20k + a trip to Sozinhos with the Zag crew and Beyrick de Vries. Grant Clegg, doesn’t walk away empty-handed, … [Read more...] about Matt McGillivray Walks Away With Monster Combo Award – MyPR.co.za
Teaching our children to have an attitude of gratitude. – MyPR.co.za
Teaching our children to have an attitude of gratitude.: Have you noticed that we may be bringing up a generation of young people who feel so entitled to gifts, devices and whatever they desire, that gratitude is becoming a lost art? How often do you feel uncomfortable in choosing gifts for yours or other’s children because you know that the more affordable, ‘little’ things may result in a forced ‘thank-you’, or worse, a temper tantrum? “The truth of the … [Read more...] about Teaching our children to have an attitude of gratitude. – MyPR.co.za
Introducing Funky Surf – MyPR.co.za
Introducing Funky Surf: Introducing Funky Surf Eco-Friendly Teeshttps://funkysurftees.com The moment a surfer dips his toes into the beautiful blue ocean he in turn journeys into himself. You can’t deny it. As surfers, the ocean becomes a part of you just as much as you become a part of it. There’s an invisible thread that connects both entities. It also connects your destinies. Our oceans are nearing a perilous state and the only way to save it is by transforming our habits to positively … [Read more...] about Introducing Funky Surf – MyPR.co.za
Grim Picture Painted of SA’s Unemployment Landscape – MyPR.co.za
Grim Picture Painted of SA’s Unemployment Landscape: On 30 July, Statistics South Africa released their Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of 2019. During this period, the official unemployment rate rose to 29.0%. This is 1.4% points up from the 27.6% seen in quarter one. “Although government has done a lot of strategising in an attempt to curb unemployment,” says Jonathan Goldberg: CEO of Global Business Solutions, “we are not seeing tangible … [Read more...] about Grim Picture Painted of SA’s Unemployment Landscape – MyPR.co.za
Southern Cape Open next in line for De Beer – MyPR.co.za
Southern Cape Open next in line for De Beer: KPMG Madibaz golfer Kyle de Beer won the Border Strokeplay championship by seven shots at the East London Golf Club at the weekend. Photo: Full Stop Communications Nelson Mandela University student-athlete Kyle de Beer has targeted the Southern Cape Open as his next objective after wrapping up the Border Strokeplay golf title in East London at the weekend. A member of the KPMG Madibaz Golf Club team, the 21-year-old De Beer shot a remarkable total of … [Read more...] about Southern Cape Open next in line for De Beer – MyPR.co.za
Woodridge record first win in SPAR provincial hockey finals – MyPR.co.za
Woodridge record first win in SPAR provincial hockey finals: The Woodridge team who won their first title in the SPAR Eastern Cape Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge provincial finals at Collegiate in Port Elizabeth on Sunday is (back, from left) Jorja Sacke, Megan Webb, Demi Meyer, Gina Puttergill, SPAR EC sponsorship and events manager Alan Stapleton, Cate Cook, Bea Williams, Maxime Bird (coach), Eleana Stevenson, Micaela Sanderson, Chloe Duval, (front, from left) Bella Bisdee, Sidne Adams, Atlegang … [Read more...] about Woodridge record first win in SPAR provincial hockey finals – MyPR.co.za
SA squad shine at World Student Games – MyPR.co.za
SA squad shine at World Student Games: University Sport South Africa’s Lesego Mpshe competes in the women’s team half-marathon event at the World Student Games in Napoli, Italy, earlier this month. The SA team won the bronze medal. Photo: Supplied South Africa’s younger generation of sportsmen and women showed their ability to compete at an international level by surpassing expectations at the World Student Games recently completed in Napoli, Italy. Having set themselves a goal … [Read more...] about SA squad shine at World Student Games – MyPR.co.za
Port Elizabeth Mental Health’s Ladies Wellness and Pamper Fundraising Evening – MyPR.co.za
Port Elizabeth Mental Health’s Ladies Wellness and Pamper Fundraising Evening: Port Elizabeth Mental Health is hosting its annual ladies night fundraising evening to help raise funds for people of the community with psycho-social and intellectual disabilities and that of the families, to ensure that they are able to live more satisfactorily and independent in the community. Celebrating the month of August, Women’s month, Port Elizabeth Mental Health invites mothers, sisters and daughters to … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Mental Health’s Ladies Wellness and Pamper Fundraising Evening – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz teenage star earns USSA football selection – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz teenage star earns USSA football selection: Madibaz soccer player Caleb Turner has been included in the University Sport South Africa team for the SA Football Association-SAB U21 League National Championship in Mahikeng, North West, starting on Monday. Photo: Brittany Blaauw Young Madibaz football star Caleb Turner is ready to make an impact when he represents the University Sport South Africa U21 team in a national tournament starting in Mahikeng, North West, on Monday. The 19-year-old … [Read more...] about Madibaz teenage star earns USSA football selection – MyPR.co.za
2019’s Winter Survival Guide – MyPR.co.za
2019’s Winter Survival Guide: Winter is upon us! You may have noticed that the icy mornings and freezing cold nights are getting a little more intense. With so many South Africans bundled up for the cold, Kleenex® South Africa is sharing their top 5 tips for surviving winter. 1. You need to dress the part Winter is one of those seasons that lends itself to accessorizing. Pair a great coat with a warm knitted beanie, scarf and a funky pair of boots. Throw in a little animal print and a red lip, … [Read more...] about 2019’s Winter Survival Guide – MyPR.co.za
