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Local artistry takes centre stage at the Nando’s Creative Exchange exhibition in Gqeberha

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The vibrant city of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape will host four exceptional local talents in a group Nando’s Creative Exchange show, each with their own unique artistic style and perspective, from an exploration of racial identity, through experiments with media and tools, to ‘slices of life’. The four are brought together by the Spier Arts Trust and Nando’s. Mellaney Roberts, a contemporary ceramicist hailing from Willowmore, a small town in the Eastern Cape, explores the coloured racial … [Read more...] about Local artistry takes centre stage at the Nando’s Creative Exchange exhibition in Gqeberha

Wildside TIME Magazine Issue 7 Is Out

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18 December 2023 St Francis Bay: Issue 7 of St Francis Bay magazine Wildside TIMES is out, and it is an array of local news, events, interviews, reviews, and national and global news. A glossy full-colour free magazine, Wildside TIMES is a popular and well-supported community magazine. Features include the incredible success story of the Coastal Gym – a township gym that came good with hard work and dedication.  There is a feature on ‘exploring St Francis Bay‘ with tips and … [Read more...] about Wildside TIME Magazine Issue 7 Is Out

20 Year Battle for RDP Home Ends

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Legal Aid South Africa says that their client, Mr Benya - from Kariega, embarked on a journey to secure a home for his family 20 years ago. Little did he know that this path would lead to a tireless battle lasting nearly two decades. His hopes were dashed when the house he was promised was never built, leaving his family in uncertainty. The Municipality offered to move him from his shack to another shack, but he refused, citing that he had been waiting many years for his house to be built. Mr … [Read more...] about 20 Year Battle for RDP Home Ends

PROTEC and partners prepare for expansion over ‘the next 40 years’

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PROTEC, a national NPO that has been building successful STEM careers in South Africa since 1982, is closing the year with exciting plans and strategies for expanding the geographic reach, the number of teachers and learners to be impacted, and the range of programmes in PROTEC’s portfolio in forthcoming years. Balan Moodley, CEO of PROTEC, says that PROTEC can study back with some pride on four decades of successful STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) educational support for learners … [Read more...] about PROTEC and partners prepare for expansion over ‘the next 40 years’

Carnival of golf fund handover to Louis57 Foundation’s Leolan Academy

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Generous Garden Route golfers and businesses participating in the second annual Algoa Cares Golf Day helped raise R50 000 towards the purchase of two laptops, software, hygiene supplies and stationery for the Leolan Academy in Mossel Bay. The school, a Louis57 Foundation project, caters for children with special needs (autism and down-syndrome). The Algoa Cares Golf Day was a fun carnival themed event on Tuesday, August 1, at the Pinnacle Point Golf Club in Mossel Bay, “A massive … [Read more...] about Carnival of golf fund handover to Louis57 Foundation’s Leolan Academy

List of Upcoming Nationwide Protest Actions Against Oil and Gas Drilling Off South African Coastline

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Afroteq Advisory Promotes Pieter Vlok To Acting Division Head Of Strategic Facilities Projects (SFP) Pieter Vlok has been promoted to Acting Division Head of Strategic Facilities Projects (SFP) at Afroteq Advisory. Before this, he… Read More on MyPR.co.za … [Read more...] about List of Upcoming Nationwide Protest Actions Against Oil and Gas Drilling Off South African Coastline

The Power of MyPR’s Video Press Releases: Engaging Audiences with Impactful Messaging

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In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the way information is conveyed plays a crucial role in capturing audience attention and delivering a compelling message. As traditional press releases evolve to meet the demands of modern communication, video press releases have emerged as a powerful and effective method for delivering impactful messages.Here are 8 reasons why a video press release submitted to MyPR Video stands out as the best way to convey a message:Visual Storytelling: Video press … [Read more...] about The Power of MyPR’s Video Press Releases: Engaging Audiences with Impactful Messaging

Is There Hope?

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The next Know Your Bay presentation will take place on Tuesday 5 December, from 17:30 for 18:00 at Bayworld, where Dr Gary Koekemoer, from the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) will ask: “Is there hope? Environmental Activism in a changing climate”. In his talk, Dr Koekemoer will reflect on the various activities the Algoa Bay Branch of WESSA has been involved over the years (like Total Energy Exploration & Production in South Africa, Shell, Thyspunt nuclear and CGG’s … [Read more...] about Is There Hope?

Falke Supports Fight Against Poaching

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The special Olifants Reserve anti-poaching unit established in 2018 forms an integral part of the fight against poaching in the Greater Kruger National Park/Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park under the leadership of security manager, Callan Hartman.The Olifants reserve is prime rhino territory and home to populations of both white rhino and their more endangered black counterparts. Having suffered steady losses over many years at the hands of sophisticated poaching syndicates, the reserve has in … [Read more...] about Falke Supports Fight Against Poaching

Looking for a Caring Christmas Market?

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A backyard day of fun in a stunning garden with a few stalls has grown into Summerstrand’s annual creative collection of irresistible Christmas gifts. This year, over 50 stalls in a new community venue will offer you many options of stand out gifts that are anything but the ‘same old’ options that you can get every year. From a variety of beautiful homemade jewellery stalls, to interesting gifts like Turkish and salt lamps, scented candles, homemade table linen to leggings and handmade … [Read more...] about Looking for a Caring Christmas Market?

MyPR Directory – Top 11

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It has been six months since our first listing of a Public Relations Business in the MyPR Media and PR Directory.Sel Submission Listing in the directory is free and comprehensive – allowing one to list web site URL, Social Media URL’s, Description, All contact details, Map to premises, video and image showcase, all on one page for interested clients to evaluate and purchase services from.Included in the directory are Journalists, SEO Specialists, Publications (on and off line) and other … [Read more...] about MyPR Directory – Top 11

Long Day at Sea for Station 6

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Mark Dawson, NSRI Gqeberha duty coxswain, said: On Monday evening NSRI Station 6 Gqeberha and EC Government Health EMS were alerted to prepare for a medical evacuation - Tuesday 21 November - at sea for a Filipino seaman, age 24, suffering a medical condition on a bulk carrier motor vessel. The vessel, at that stage, was 200 nautical miles off-shore of Durban and had been instructed to head towards Algoa Bay. NSRI Gqeberha duty controllers, NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre), TNPA … [Read more...] about Long Day at Sea for Station 6

MultiChoice Group: Resilient Operational Performance and Significant Progress

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MultiChoice Group (MCG, or the group), Africa’s leading entertainment company, executed well on its operational objectives during the six months ended 30 September 2023 (1H FY24). Building on its track record of investing in technology to be ahead of the curve, and to accommodate shifts in consumer video consumption trends to support future growth, the group continued to transition strategically with an increased investment in Showmax, ahead of an exciting re-launch in the second half of this … [Read more...] about MultiChoice Group: Resilient Operational Performance and Significant Progress

WESSA Algoa Bay Branch Beach Clean-Up Saturday 18 November 2023

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The November 2023 WESSA Algoa Bay Branch beach clean-up will be in Summerstrand starting at the Beacon at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way, on Saturday 18 November 2023 from 09:30 to 10:30. This will be the last clean-up for 2023. Thank you all for your efforts during the year. For many reasons this stretch of coastline has a serious litter problem and needs regular and ongoing clean-ups. We are hoping that by concentrating on this spot, we can stop as much of this litter as … [Read more...] about WESSA Algoa Bay Branch Beach Clean-Up Saturday 18 November 2023