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MyPR – Hoist by my own Petard

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This will be of interest to my fellow SEO freaks… On Monday 18 March 2024 I re-established my https://alan.straton.org.za sub domain web site after it was deleted at the beginning of 2023. Straton.org.za has always been live and open to visits from Search Engine bots and has garnered a solid level of respect from the bots. I have a series of Google Alerts running and one of them is for any mentions of ‘Alan Straton’ picked up by Google. And now here is the interesting twist: I … [Read more...] about MyPR – Hoist by my own Petard

Vehicles set alight as protesters demand sanitation and water

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Vehicles were torched on Tuesday during a protest by residents of Westville informal settlement in Gqeberha, demanding water and sanitation.Chaos erupted at Westville informal settlement in Gqeberha on Tuesday when over 200 protesters took to the streets, demanding quick installation of sewer and water infrastructure. Protesters said the project, in Kwadwesi Extension, had been stalled since 2017 because of changes of mayors, mayco members and policy. They said if the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan … [Read more...] about Vehicles set alight as protesters demand sanitation and water

How Much Freelance Writers In South Africa Charge

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Freelance writing rates from R1.50 per word Technical Content is the most luctrative niche to write for Hourly rates range from R300 to R700 What you could earn creating Social Media and SEO content Here are the rates that freelance writers in South Africa typically charge for different forms of writing:Magazine writing: Freelance writers in South Africa charge around R3 to R4 per word or R400 to R500 per hour for magazine writing. Newspaper writing: The average rate for freelance writers in … [Read more...] about How Much Freelance Writers In South Africa Charge

Warriors Stay Top And Maphaka A Super Over Hero

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GQEBERHA: Beyers Swanepoel and Patrick Kruger shared seven wickets between them as the Dafabet Warriors maintained their dazzling start to the Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 Challenge season with a fourth win out of four, this time against Gbets Rocks in Gqeberha on Sunday.The hosts won by 32 runs on the DLS Method with seamer Swanepoel claiming 4/16 and compatriot Kruger bagging 3/20 at the Dafabet St George’s Park. There was also a thrilling Super Over win for DP World Lions with South Africa … [Read more...] about Warriors Stay Top And Maphaka A Super Over Hero

Library Services Crippled In Nelson Mandela Bay

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Motherwell Library has not re-opened after it was closed for the Covid lockdown in March 2020. The libraries of Motherwell, Zwide, Allanridge, KwaMagxaki and Chatty are not functioning. This leaves the main townships of Gqerberha with only the New Brighton library, the northern townships with only the Gelvandale library, and the townships of Kariega with only the Khayelitsha and KwaNobuhle libraries. For nearly a month the municipality has not replied to our questions The last few years have … [Read more...] about Library Services Crippled In Nelson Mandela Bay

Warriors And Western Province Unbeaten As Dolphins Seal First Win

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CENTURION: Siya Simetu’s outstanding figures in the at a crucial juncture of the contest helped the Dafabet Warriors stun the Momentum Multiply Titans to go top of the CSA T20 Challenge table with a nail-biting two-run win at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.Coming in to bowl with the hosts running away in a big 186-run chase, the 32-year-old spinner claimed three for a miserly 20 runs to ensure the locals ended on 183/7. This despite Dewald Brevis striking an attacking 50 (29 balls, 5 fours, 3 … [Read more...] about Warriors And Western Province Unbeaten As Dolphins Seal First Win

Nelson Mandela University workers march for higher salaries

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Employees of Nelson Mandela University marched on Wednesday, demanding an 8% salary increase.About 200 employees of Nelson Mandela University (NMU) protested outside the university on Wednesday, demanding a salary increase. The singing workers marched from Kings Beach, led by National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU)’s Thabo Moshoeshoe region. They demanded an 8% salary increase, better housing allowances, medical scheme benefits and equality between black and white staff … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University workers march for higher salaries

Eastern Cape College Classes Disrupted By Student Protests

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Classes were cancelled at three campuses of Ikhala TVET College in the Eastern Cape as students protested over NSFAS allowances.Classes were cancelled on Tuesday at all three campuses of Ikhala Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College in the Eastern Cape, as students protested over the way their National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) accommodation allowances are determined. Some students were in classes waiting to write tests when they were told to leave the … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape College Classes Disrupted By Student Protests

70% of Journalists Acknowledge PR Professionals as Being Important to Their Success

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A recent survey by Muck Rack revealed, amongst other important issues, that despite 46% of journalists receiving over 6 pitches daily, 49% seldom or never respond, mainly due to relevance issues. Still, 70% acknowledge PR professionals as at least moderately important to their success.Muck Rack surveyed 1,106 journalists from January 3 to February 9, 2024. The goal of the survey was to understand the current state of journalism and the future outlook of the industry by speaking to the people who … [Read more...] about 70% of Journalists Acknowledge PR Professionals as Being Important to Their Success

Cape Recife Beach Cleanup – 16 March 2024

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The next WESSA Algoa Bay branch beach clean-up will be at the Cape Recife beach on Saturday 16 March 2024 from 09:30 to 10:30. We will meet opposite the SANCCOB building and we will be joining the Friends of the Cape Recife Nature Reserve. To get there, coming from Summerstrand, you turn left off Marine Drive towards Pine Lodge. Drive past Pine Lodge and stop at the boom which is the entrance to the Cape Recife Nature Reserve. Tell the security person there that you are participating in the … [Read more...] about Cape Recife Beach Cleanup – 16 March 2024

Navigating Media Legality: Insights into South Africa’s Regulatory Landscape

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What is Intellectual property?Intellectual property (IP) is a legal concept that protects the creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, and names. It grants creators exclusive rights to their creations, similar to physical property rights. IP law encompasses various categories, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, each offering specific types of protection. By securing the rights of creators while promoting the sharing of … [Read more...] about Navigating Media Legality: Insights into South Africa’s Regulatory Landscape

Health department fails to pay security contractor, leaving guards without salaries

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Dozens of security guards working at hospitals and clinics in Nelson Mandela Bay are still waiting to be paid their January salaries by their former employer. The company, Xhobani Security Services, says it can’t pay until the provincial Department of Health pays its outstanding debt of R3-million.Xhobani Security Services ended its contract with the department in February, a month early. The company said that it had no “financial muscle” to render further service. Some guards embarked on a … [Read more...] about Health department fails to pay security contractor, leaving guards without salaries