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As the world prepares to mark World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April, and Autism Awareness Month throughout April, urgent conversations are emerging around how best to support children on the autism spectrum. With current estimates now at 1 in 33 children diagnosed with autism, families, educators, and healthcare providers are being challenged to rethink …
PRETORIA: As South Africa continues to confront one of its most pressing educational challenges, improving and strengthening literacy among young learners, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd (“Ford South Africa”) has concluded the 2026 Rally to Read in the Eastern Cape, delivering books, teaching materials and teacher aids to rural schools over …
South Africa – As the world marks World Optometry Day, Spec-Savers South Africa joins the international optometry community in recognising the World Council of Optometry’s 2026 theme: “A Shared Vision: Collaboration in Global Eye Care.” This year’s focus highlights how partnerships across the wider health system can strengthen early detection of serious medical conditions – …
Port Alfred – Rip Curl South Africa has confirmed that entries are now officially open for the Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Royal St Andrews Hotel and supported by Sea Harvest, set to take place at East Beach, Port Alfred, during the Easter Festival, 3-6 April 2026. The GromSearch series continues to provide a critical …
The brands and organisations supporting the Rip Curl GromSearch and the Royal St Andrews Hotel Rip Curl Cup at East Beach. East Beach becomes the centre of competitive surfing during the Port Alfred Easter Festival. The beach hosts both the Rip Curl GromSearch and the Royal St Andrews Hotel Rip Curl Cup. Across four days, …
South African surfer Luke Thompson has qualified for the World Surf League Championship Tour, completing one of the most demanding journeys in professional surfing. The achievement places Thompson among the small group of South African surfers who have earned a place on surfing’s biggest competitive stage. For surfers coming out of South Africa, the road …
Specifically engineered for tight spaces, the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is the world’s smallest smart switch. Its ultra-compact size makes it the ideal solution for South African 2×4 or 4×4 wall boxes, where space is often at a premium. With households scrambling to save money on electricity costs ahead of Eskom’s looming price hike many …
With households scrambling to save money on electricity costs ahead of Eskom’s looming price hike many are turning to Solar Systems as a solution. The concerns with Solar are mainly around cost to install and speed of installation. The principle around saving electricity is a simple one; “If you can measure it, you can manage …
JOHANNESBURG: The Dafabet Warriors claimed a hard-fought 11-run victory over NWU North West Dragons after defending a competitive total of 262/8 in their 1Day Cup encounter on Tuesday. After being sent in to bat, Warriors were anchored by a superb century from Matthew de Villiers, who struck 113 off 101 balls, including 15 fours and two …
Port Alfred – The road to the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final runs straight through Port Alfred this year. The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by The Royal St Andrews Hotel and supported by Sea Harvest will decide which two South African surfers secure the country’s berths at the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final. The Port Alfred …
Residents of Westville informal settlement in KwaDwesi Extension in Gqeberha protested outside City Hall on Wednesday, demanding that council prioritise their community in its budget. In August, we reported on protests by this community. Trucks were torched. They were demanding electricity and a municipal layout plan for the provision of water, sewers and streets, and …
A long long time ago I had a girlfriend named Shelley. This Shelly I speak about here is a completely different ‘animal and yet it does evoke the same feelings I had then! True story: I met Shelley whilst playing “Father Christmas’ Little Helper” delivering Christmas presents to clients of Straton Electrical. Those were good …
Declaring himself ready to run fast, Isaac Kibet Ndiema (Kenya) is excited to make his South African debut at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on Sunday 1 March 2026. “I chose to come and run the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in South Africa because the course is really good for fast times …
We at Gqeberha based MyPR are often asked about traffic numbers and reach attributable to press releases posted on MyPR. Here is our stock answer: We have over 37 000 press releases published on MyPR. If we had to give you our daily unique visitor tally then we would create the impression in your mind …
Port Alfred – Tickets for Bands Innie Bush 2026 are officially on sale, with one of the Eastern Cape’s most anticipated Easter weekend events set to return to Port Alfred in 2026. Bands Innie Bush forms a major part of the Port Alfred Easter Festival, a multi-day celebration that will combine international surfing, sport, music …
Challenge: Saving money on my Electricity Bill WITHOUT installing Solar. The example: My monthly bill is R3 700 on average. I want to control 2 fridges, 3 geysers, 2 air fryers, 2 kettles and 2 sets of household lights in such a manner that I can save at least R740 per month on my electricity …
South Africa is home to 88% of the world’s colonies of African penguins (Spheniscus demersus). The species is classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. This means there is a high risk the birds could go extinct in the wild following rapid population declines. This species was once abundant along …
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 …
Consider this: Data created before 2022 (before the explosion of ChatGPT) is now considered “High-Quality Uncontaminated Data.” AI companies are desperately protecting these archives because they are the only surviving records of a world where almost everything online was definitely written by a human. Ay there’s the Rub To paraphrase one of the most prolific …
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today revealed the Proteas Men’s international fixtures for the 2026/27 home season, with Test cricket and One-Internationals (ODIs) headlining a busy summer against Australia, Bangladesh and England. First up is a multi-format tour against Australia, beginning with a three-match ODI series from 24 – 30 September. Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium will …
The Preoteas Cricket team will be playing in Gqeberha for 2 tests this year: 2nd Test – Sunday, 18 – Thursday, 22 October at 10:00: South Africa vs Australia – Dafabet St George’s Park, Gqeberha 2nd ODI – Friday, 04 December at 13:30: South Africa vs Bangladesh – Dafabet St George’s Park, Gqeberha Cricket South …
JOHANNESBURG: Dafabet Warriors seamer Matthew Boast took 5 for 35 to help his team into a position of strength on day two of the 4 Day Series final against the DP World Lions at the DP World Wanderers on Thursday. Boast’s seam bowling masterclass saw the Lions finish day two on 193 for seven, still trailing …
After a standout Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series season that delivered three podium finishes, including two victories, Glenrose Xaba is eager to kick off her 2026 10km campaign against a world-class field at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on Sunday, 1 March. Xaba, who represented South Africa at the World Cross Country Championships …
JOHANNESBURG: The stage is set for a traditional red-ball contest as the DP World Lions host the Dafabet Warriors in the 4 Day Series final, starting on Wednesday at the DP World Wanderers Stadium. DP World Lions vs Dafabet Warriors – DP World Wanderers, Johannesburg. Live Scoring: https://cricketpvcms.co.za/score/10906 With both sides finishing the round-robin phase with …
Stillwater Sports, organisers of South Africa’s premier 10km road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, have confirmed that Kenya’s Faith Cherono will line up alongside Brenda Jepchirchir at the start of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on Sunday 1 March 2026 – cementing the race as the fastest women’s 10km field …
Port Alfred is building momentum ahead of Easter weekend from 3 to 6 April 2026, with the Port Alfred Easter Festival continuing to broaden its programme across sport, lifestyle and community events. Anchored by elite junior and QS-level surfing at East Beach, the festival has evolved into a multi-day, multi-venue showcase that activates the town …
Ladies and gentlemen… Elvis has entered the building. Music royalty is making its way onto the largest cinema screen from Friday 20 February, for one week only. The undisputed King of Rock ‘n Roll will flaunt his stuff for a full-on immersive IMAX® experience exclusively at select Ster-Kinekor cinemas, before releasing in more 2D cinemas …
Tebogo Ninja competed in the Vogue Femme category at the LEGACY Love Pride Ball at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock on Saturday. The word “ballroom” may evoke images of people in evening wear dancing hand-in-hand. But a ballroom event in Cape Town on Saturday, 7 February, was nothing of the sort. Ballroom culture in …
GQEBERHA – Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on 12 February 2026 in Cape Town, Straton Electrical – a leading electrical contracting firm in the Eastern Cape – has critically examined the President’s roadmap for the energy sector. While the speech signaled a historic pivot toward a competitive electricity market, …
South African consumers and retailers can expect further increases in pork prices in the coming months as the impact of African swine fever (ASF) and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks tightens supply across the formal market. This follows recent communication to the trade from the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO), detailing the extent of disease …
