GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA – Navigating the world of digital image licensing has become a daunting maze for creators and businesses alike. From “Rights Managed” vs. “Royalty-Free” to seat-count restrictions and usage durations, the process of simply buying a photo has often become more time-consuming than the creative project itself. For many, the hurdle isn’t just finding the right shot—it’s deciphering the fine print that dictates where, when, and how that shot can be used.The Headache of … [Read more...] about One Size, One Price: 1600.co.za Disrupts the Complex World of Stock Photography Licensing
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Investing in Community Media to Uphold Democracy Cebisa Zondo, Si Analyst: Fund Management & Specialist Services, Tshikululu Social Investments
According to UNESCO, press freedom has been on a steady decline since 2012. Despite this, South Africa continues to fair well, ranking 27th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index. This signals a continued commitment to respecting the role and independence of mainstream and independent community media. Maintaining this is not without its challenges and one of the most significant threats to our press freedom is financial. This is acutely felt at a community level as dwindling … [Read more...] about Investing in Community Media to Uphold Democracy Cebisa Zondo, Si Analyst: Fund Management & Specialist Services, Tshikululu Social Investments
Will AI Kill the Radio Star?
In 1979, the Buggles version of “Video Killed the Radio Star” topped 16 international record sales charts and sold around five million copies worldwide. The song was later used to launch MTV in 1981 and despite the lyrical sentiment, MTV ceased all of its broadcast activity on 31 December 2025. Radio however, continues to thrive and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has as much a chance of killing it as video or television, says Algoa FM managing director Alfie Jay.“AI is as much a threat to Radio as … [Read more...] about Will AI Kill the Radio Star?
Looking For Targeted South African Content?
Table of Contents I have been there – the constant grind looking for relevant South African content for an online publication can be frustrating, time consuming and expensive. MyPR offers a neat solution. The bottom line: Subscribe to the MyPR.co.za newsletter or use MyPR’s targeted RSS feeds for automatic delivery. The long story: In 2010 we established MyPR for mainly selfish reasons – we needed content for a number of local news sites and brain stormed that conundrum until we came upon a … [Read more...] about Looking For Targeted South African Content?
Fresh new voices on Algoa FM
Algoa FM has refreshed its presenter line-up with new voices and reshuffles.Returning to her roots in Algoa Country is multi-talented presenter, actress, radio DJ, emcee and voice artist Anathi Seyisi, who grew up in Knysna. She will be presenting the Algoa FM’s seven to 10pm show and Saturday lunch from April 1, after moving to Nelson Mandela Bay from Johannesburg where she was a presenter and member of the activations team on 947 since 2021. Before joining 947, Seyisi presented “Wake up with … [Read more...] about Fresh new voices on Algoa FM
South African Audiologist Launches Children’s Book on World Hearing Day to Tackle Childhood Hearing Loss
Pretoria, South Africa: South African audiologist Bronwyn van Wyk today launches her debut children’s picture book, “Little Rabbit’s Quiet Quest”, timed to coincide with World Hearing Day 2026 — a day the World Health Organization (WHO) has dedicated to hearing loss in children.The rhyming picture book follows Little Rabbit, a young bunny who struggles to hear the sounds of the forest around her. After encountering teasing, fear, and self-doubt, Rabbit embarks on a journey through the Whispering … [Read more...] about South African Audiologist Launches Children’s Book on World Hearing Day to Tackle Childhood Hearing Loss
AI Turning Information and Data Into a Non-renewable Resource
Table of Contents There is still time (but only just) to ensure that there continues to be deposits of fresh data and knowledge for AI to mine and harvest. The world is fast running out of fresh information, with fewer and fewer journalists and other qualified researchers to go out into the field to mine it. Information (call it news, data, research) has a sell-by date. It is not infinitely recyclable. Artificial intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT are fast depleting the existing deposits … [Read more...] about AI Turning Information and Data Into a Non-renewable Resource
Turn Your Website Into a Submission Engine With Gravity Forms
Table of Contents If you have ever visited Gqeberha based MyPR.co.za, you’ve seen one of the most efficient uses of WordPress automation in South Africa. MyPR handles thousands of press releases annually, but they don’t have a team manually re-typing every submission. Instead, they use Gravity Forms to do the heavy lifting.The MyPR Workflow: From Form to Draft in Seconds Most people think a form is just for “Contact Us” pages. MyPR uses Gravity Forms for Front-End Content Submission. When a PR … [Read more...] about Turn Your Website Into a Submission Engine With Gravity Forms
Small Incremental Changes Save You Time and Money
Table of Contents I originally started MyPR.co.za as I was looking for content to feed every hungry web sites. BUT – Win-Win-Win I wanted to have a win-win-win situation involving MyPR, PR Professionals and Audience. SO MyPR was established (in 2012) to accept Press Releases and publish them for free. OVER THE YEARS The demand for more features came from PR Professionals, and we obliged with a paid for feature that allowed Press Releases to be submitted that carried images, video, hyperlinks to … [Read more...] about Small Incremental Changes Save You Time and Money
Not Too Sure That You Have Submitted Your Press Release?
In order to help you see if your submission has been successfully passed to our database we now provide you with a ‘Coming Soon‘ facility.Why? On occasion MyPR will get a message asking if a client’s press release submission has been received. We also get client’s that miss the note that ALL press release submissions are manually checked before being published. And then we get the clients that submit to the International category, decide that they do not want to pay (we only accept free … [Read more...] about Not Too Sure That You Have Submitted Your Press Release?
Why Journalists are Like Electricians
Table of Contents I find myself as one involved in both aspects of these trades – one ‘keeps the lights on’ and one ‘sheds light on the truth’. Or as my young boys would have a chuckle to: One is a ‘Story Teller’ and the other is a ‘Wire Puller’. Yes – I was teased mercilessly in primary school as a ‘draad trekker’! But, to the comparison. Both journalists and electricians have to have certain qualifications, follow specific guidelines and adhere to certain ethical considerations. Both are … [Read more...] about Why Journalists are Like Electricians
Van Damme, Patel and Stanton Launch the War Room New Corporate Affairs Advisory for Geopolitics, Crisis, and Reputational Risk
Table of Contents South Africa’s corporate affairs landscape is getting a new heavyweight player. Former MP and disinformation specialist Phumzile Van Damme, geopolitics strategist Khadija Patel, and award-winning communications leader Keri-Ann Stanton have launched The War Room — a new advisory offering designed to help organisations navigate today’s era of risk, disruption, and reputational volatility. Launching February 2026, with client engagements opening from March, The War Room provides … [Read more...] about Van Damme, Patel and Stanton Launch the War Room New Corporate Affairs Advisory for Geopolitics, Crisis, and Reputational Risk
South African Struggle Songs
Table of Contents In the days of apartheid it used to tickle me no end to see patrons and listeners earnestly bopping to these songs whilst not knowing at all the provenance or message behind them. Imagine a short pant white, with a right wing demeanor ‘goiing’ to these songs in the disco, at the festival or wedding and you realise just how dumb banning these songs was. We missed a real opportunity to nation build with the apartheid censorship madness of the time! Banned South African … [Read more...] about South African Struggle Songs
South African Struggle Songs
Table of Contents In the days of apartheid it used to tickle me no end to see patrons and listeners earnestly bopping to these songs whilst not knowing at all the provenance or message behind them. Imagine a short pant white, with a right wing demeanor ‘goiing’ to these songs in the disco, at the festival or wedding and you realise just how dumb banning these songs was. We missed a real opportunity to nation build with the apartheid censorship madness of the time! Banned South African … [Read more...] about South African Struggle Songs
How Many African Heads of State Are Billionaires?
Who is the richest Head of State in the World? Who is the poorest Head of State in the World? Should Presidents be worth this much? Table of Contents Whilst listening to SA FM this morning one of the callers stated that most African Heads of State are billionaires. Now, based on the perception of Africa and her leaders one would be inclined to agree with that statement WHILST at the same time wishing ferverently that that is not the case. It would seem that information dredged up on the … [Read more...] about How Many African Heads of State Are Billionaires?
