CATCH Projects, which supports around 50 000 residents living in the Mzamomhle near Gonubie, has been selected as the beneficiary for the Algoa Cares Charity Golf Day hosted with Meyers Motors Isuzu, to be held at the East London Golf Club on Friday, July 3, 2026.The funds raised will go towards the purchase of a portable office for the CATCH social workers to use for confidential counselling. CATCH projects runs a number of community development and support projects, including afterschool clubs … [Read more...] about CATCH Projects selected as beneficiary for 2026 Algoa Cares Charity Golf Day
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CATCH Projects selected as beneficiary for 2026 Algoa Cares Charity Golf Day
CATCH Projects, which supports around 50 000 residents living in the Mzamomhle near Gonubie, has been selected as the beneficiary for the Algoa Cares Charity Golf Day hosted with Meyers Motors Isuzu, to be held at the East London Golf Club on Friday, July 3, 2026.The funds raised will go towards the purchase of a portable office for the CATCH social workers to use for confidential counselling. CATCH projects runs a number of community development and support projects, including afterschool clubs … [Read more...] about CATCH Projects selected as beneficiary for 2026 Algoa Cares Charity Golf Day
CATCH Projects selected as beneficiary for 2026 Algoa Cares Charity Golf Day
CATCH Projects, which supports around 50 000 residents living in the Mzamomhle near Gonubie, has been selected as the beneficiary for the Algoa Cares Charity Golf Day hosted with Meyers Motors Isuzu, to be held at the East London Golf Club on Friday, July 3, 2026.The funds raised will go towards the purchase of a portable office for the CATCH social workers to use for confidential counselling. CATCH projects runs a number of community development and support projects, including afterschool clubs … [Read more...] about CATCH Projects selected as beneficiary for 2026 Algoa Cares Charity Golf Day
Morgan State University Choir Returns to South Africa to Celebrate Africa Day
May 2026 – The renowned Morgan State University Choir returns to South Africa in May 2026 for its second concert tour, following its memorable debut at the 2009 Ihlombe! South African Choral Festival. This highly anticipated visit features a series of collaborative performances with leading South African ensembles, celebrating cultural exchange and shared musical heritage. Highlights include an Africa Day concert with the University of Pretoria Choir, followed by performances with the … [Read more...] about Morgan State University Choir Returns to South Africa to Celebrate Africa Day
Get FAME Week Africa Ready: Key Dates the Creative Industry Needs to Know
Cape Town: FAME Week Africa is officially gearing up for its 2026 edition, and the countdown is on.Returning to Cape Town from 28 October to 1 November 2026, FAME Week Africa continues to position itself as Africa’s Creative Economy Marketplace — bringing together film, television, music, fashion, animation, and digital creators with buyers, investors, platforms, and decision-makers from across the continent and beyond. With France announced as Destination Focus for 2026, this year’s event is … [Read more...] about Get FAME Week Africa Ready: Key Dates the Creative Industry Needs to Know
Why Fewer People Are Being Convicted for Commercial Crimes
The number of people being convicted of commercial crimes has dropped significantly in the past two decades, while the number of reported crimes has increased.The National Prosecuting Authority has a dedicated unit – the Specialised Commercial Crimes Unit (SCCU) – to prosecute fraud, corruption and money laundering. In addition to the prosecuting unit, South Africa also has Specialised Commercial Crime Courts (SCCCs). Most of the SCCU’s cases are prosecuted in these courts. Both the unit and the … [Read more...] about Why Fewer People Are Being Convicted for Commercial Crimes
One Size, One Price: 1600.co.za Disrupts the Complex World of Stock Photography Licensing
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
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
Safe Passage Precinct From Bree Street to the Nation: A New Urban Vision Takes Shape
Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially opened the Safe Passage Precinct, marking the beginning of South Africa’s first Inner-city street experiment. In a landmark move for transportation development in South Africa, Bree Street in Cape Town’s City Centre has undergone a bold six-month street experiment as part of the Safe Passage Precinct. Led by Young Urbanists NPC in partnership with the SDI Development Trust, and supported by sponsors including Adreach Group, the City of … [Read more...] about Safe Passage Precinct From Bree Street to the Nation: A New Urban Vision Takes Shape
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?
Plumbers Durban Launches Free Water-Saving Plumbing Audits for Local Homeowners
Table of Contents Durban: With South Africa’s ongoing water scarcity pressures hitting KwaZulu-Natal households harder than ever, one of Durban’s most established plumbing companies is doing something about it. Plumbers Durban has announced the launch of a free water-saving plumbing audit programme for local homeowners across Durban and surrounding suburbs, aimed at helping residents cut water waste, lower their municipal bills, and protect their plumbing systems from the gradual damage … [Read more...] about Plumbers Durban Launches Free Water-Saving Plumbing Audits for Local Homeowners
Refinery Plumbing Scales Up Bathroom Fitting Services for Polokwane Office Parks and Complexes
Table of Contents Polokwane: Refinery Plumbing, one of Polokwane’s most recognised plumbing and bathroom installation companies, has announced a significant expansion of its commercial bathroom fitting services, with a specific focus on office parks, business complexes, and multi-unit commercial developments across the greater Polokwane area in Limpopo. The move responds to growing demand from property developers, facilities managers, and commercial landlords who are either fitting out new … [Read more...] about Refinery Plumbing Scales Up Bathroom Fitting Services for Polokwane Office Parks and Complexes
Urgent Call for South Africa to Support and Join Global Efforts to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
Table of Contents One of the Co-Founders and Spokesperson from Oceans Not Oil, Janet Solomon has launched a petition encouraging South Africans to phase out fossil fuel. If you recognise the need without needing to scroll on then CLICK HERE to Sign the petition addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa. If you still need convincing then read on…. Geopolitical Crisis and Fossil Fuel Dependence Triggered by escalating military conflict between the United States of America, Israel, and Iran—and the … [Read more...] about Urgent Call for South Africa to Support and Join Global Efforts to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
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
