Table of Contents AverCare – The AI-Powered Health Platform Quietly Stirring Global Curiosity AverCare is not a single device, nor is it just another health app. It is a full-scale AI-powered healthcare platform, designed to deliver cost-effective, accessible, and personalised care by combining intelligent software, connected health devices, and virtual medical support into one integrated ecosystem. At its core, AverCare is a digital health platform and mobile application, supported by … [Read more...] about Could This Be the Future of Healthcare?
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It’s a Celebration for CDC Pupils
Table of Contents Probably the strongest message that I have received from the Coega Maths and Science Programme (MSP) is that failure is just another opportunity to do better next time! In a nutshell, the MSP – a no-fee CDC CSI Initiative run by Eldon September – accepts pupils who have done well in subjects other than Maths and Science and then gives these pupils a second chance to get a better Grade 12 result by repeating their School-Based Assessment (SBA) and sit for the National Senior … [Read more...] about It’s a Celebration for CDC Pupils
South Africa’s Education System Under Strain: How Do We Move Forward?
Table of Contents Johannesburg: South Africa’s education system continues to face significant challenges that demand urgent and innovative responses. Unequal access to technology skills across urban, peri-urban, and rural schools has widened the digital divide. Public tertiary education providers remain oversubscribed, leaving thousands of students without placement. At the same time, students entering tertiary education often bring varied skill sets, making it difficult for them to adapt to … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Education System Under Strain: How Do We Move Forward?
Your Definitive Guide to the Free Google AI Ecosystem
Table of Contents Stop Using Gemini for Everything: The 5 Google AI Tools You’re Missing Out On. I Turned a 50-Page PDF into a Podcast in 30 Seconds: Meet Google’s Secret AI Suite. The “No-Code” Revolution: How Google Opal is Turning Everyone into an App Developer. Beyond the Chatbot: Why NotebookLM and AI Studio are Google’s Real Power Moves. In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Google has moved far beyond a single “chatbot.” Today, it offers a suite of specialized … [Read more...] about Your Definitive Guide to the Free Google AI Ecosystem
KFC Backs Potential of 200 Young People With R5M in Education Fees
Table of Contents Streetwise campaign supports families and students navigating financial pressure at the start of 2026. More than 46,000 children did not attend school in 2024 because of the cost, according to Children Count. And with matric results and the start of school around the corner, it’s the time of year when the costs of education loom large in parents’ minds. But help is at hand for 200 South African families. This month, KFC is giving away R5 million in education … [Read more...] about KFC Backs Potential of 200 Young People With R5M in Education Fees
Why Technical and Vocational Skills Are South Africa’s Growth Engine
Table of Contents As matric results and the new school year loom, Kagiso Trust urges learners to look beyond degrees and consider skills-based pathways that lead directly to employment With the 2025 matric results due to be released on 13 January, and the class of 2026 returning to school the following day, hundreds of thousands of young people face crucial decisions about their future. But the automatic assumption that university is the only path to success needs urgent re-examination. The … [Read more...] about Why Technical and Vocational Skills Are South Africa’s Growth Engine
Understanding Bipolar Disorder: It’s More Than Mood Swings
Table of Contents Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. These shifts are much more intense than regular ups and downs and can last for days, weeks, or even months, affecting daily life. During a manic episode, a person may feel overly energetic, excited, or easily irritated. They might talk very fast, sleep very little, take risks, or experience racing thoughts. During a depressive episode, the opposite happens: deep … [Read more...] about Understanding Bipolar Disorder: It’s More Than Mood Swings
AI Produces Language — Not Truth: Why South African Companies Are Rethinking Blind AI Use
Johannesburg: Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are increasingly used across South African workplaces — but many organisations are discovering a critical limitation: AI generates convincing language, not verified truth.Finance, HR, compliance, and operations teams are reporting growing concern over AI-generated content that sounds accurate but contains subtle errors, assumptions, or fabricated details. When unchecked, this creates risk in reporting, decision-making, and internal … [Read more...] about AI Produces Language — Not Truth: Why South African Companies Are Rethinking Blind AI Use
Why Solar Salespeople Are Compared to Snake Oil Salesman of Old
I think back to the first online adverts that I used to see for renewable energy systems like Solar Panels and wonder if they were the reason for a lot of scepticism.Those adverts promised free electricity without mentioning the investment needed to generate said free electricity. Now to the uninitiated the word ‘free’ conjures up easy street life with no worries and no special skills required. I recall also the start of loadshedding 1.0 in South Africa – the number of quotations that I did … [Read more...] about Why Solar Salespeople Are Compared to Snake Oil Salesman of Old
Why Healthcare Insurance Call Centres Need a Specialist Recruitment Partner in 2026
Table of Contents Johannesburg, South Africa – Healthcare insurance operates at the intersection of care, compliance and customer trust. While hospitals and clinical environments often dominate healthcare conversations, healthcare insurance call centres remain one of the most critical — and most challenging — components of the system. In 2026, healthcare insurers face rising member expectations, increasingly complex benefit structures and sustained pressure on service delivery. Call centre … [Read more...] about Why Healthcare Insurance Call Centres Need a Specialist Recruitment Partner in 2026
Want to Free Yourself From Municipal Electricity Bills?
Table of Contents AND have a redundant system! Are batteries still viable in this ‘loadshedding lite’ pattern we find ourselves in? I recently wrote an article comparing the average annual percentage increase for electricity in Nelson Mandela Bay and contrasted that with the average annual percentage increases for municipal employees and councillors. (Article here: https://mynmb.co.za/how-the-nmbm-contributes-massively-to-nelson-mandela-bays-financial-failure/) That got me thinking about how … [Read more...] about Want to Free Yourself From Municipal Electricity Bills?
How to Avoid Burnout in Your First Year at a New Job
Table of Contents Workplace stress is a growing issue in South Africa, with research from the Stellenbosch Business School showing that around 36% of the workforce experiences excessive daily stress and that more than 71% feel disengaged or overwhelmed at work. Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It builds quietly, often in high achievers, people new to the workplace, or workers who feel they must constantly prove themselves. The good news? With the proper habits, mindset, and boundaries, you can … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Burnout in Your First Year at a New Job
MyPR Top 3 List – December 2025
Chat to MyPR's recommended media monitoring company, the Novus Group. Mention MyPR and get a 5% discount on any full price plans. MyPR does not get a commission nor an affiliate fee from the Novus Group - just the satisfaction of referring you to a great bunch of local people with a great monitoring and reporting service. Novus Group, a South African company, provides innovative and industry leading media monitoring and analysis services to customers across the globe. Read More on MyPR.co.za … [Read more...] about MyPR Top 3 List – December 2025
AI Produces Language, Not Truth: Why South African Businesses Must Rethink ChatGPT at Work
Table of Contents Johannesburg, January, 05,2026 South African organisations are accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, but experts warn that many companies misunderstand what these systems actually do — and the risks that misunderstanding creates. According to College Africa Group, one of South Africa’s leading corporate training providers, generative AI tools do not “know” facts or verify truth. Instead, they generate language based on patterns, … [Read more...] about AI Produces Language, Not Truth: Why South African Businesses Must Rethink ChatGPT at Work
Leeuwfontein Safaris Launches German Website for European Guests
Limpopo, South Africa – January 2026 — Leeuwfontein Safaris, a premier South African safari and hunting destination, has launched a dedicated German-language website to better serve guests from German-speaking markets across Europe. New platform strengthens engagement with German-speaking safari and hunting travelers The new platform is designed to support travelers from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland who are planning safaris or hunting experiences in South Africa, offering clear, accessible … [Read more...] about Leeuwfontein Safaris Launches German Website for European Guests
