Anger after farmers dump rotting fruit near homes
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Why Does the DRC Secretly Export Uranium to China?
Uranium from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been exported to China for years despite a national ban on commercial […]
Sewer project leaves Flagstaff without a new school
Residents say officials promised the two developments could coexist
RS South Africa Announces 2026 Student Project Fund Winners
The Student Project Fund initiative empowers the next generation of engineers by supporting hands-on innovation, experimentation and problem-solving RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a leading MRO products and services provider for industrial customers, has announced the winners of the 2026 Student Project Fund, an initiative designed to empower …
FIFA, SAFA host landmark Elite Goalkeeping and Youth Coach Workshop in Johannesburg – South African Football Association
3 August 2026 – FIFA, in strategic partnership with the South African Football Association (SAFA), is hosting a landmark Elite Goalkeeping and Youth Coach Workshop at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. The workshop, which began on Monday 3 August 2026 and is running under Friday 7 August 2026, is designed to revolutionize local technical standards, and
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Durban Invited to Put on Its Brightest Hats and Walk for Children’s Palliative Care
Durban, KZN – Registration is now open for the third annual Durban #HatsOn4CPC Fun Walk, taking place on Sunday, 11 October 2026, along Durban’s beachfront promenade. The 5 km family-friendly walk invites individuals, families, schools, businesses and community groups to wear their most creative hats in support of children living with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses. …
Meet the Women Behind Your Favourite Cup of Tea
Joekels celebrates the women shaping South Africa’s tea industry this Women’s Month. A shared cup of tea is a way to connect with others, and this Women’s Month, Joekels Tea Packers is celebrating the incredible women behind the scenes of its well-loved brands, including Laager Rooibos and Tetley. These inspiring women have shared personal insights …
Urgent Intervention Needed in Greater Taung’s Escalating Water Crisis
ActionSA has today submitted a formal letter to the Executive Mayor of the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, Cllr. Motseokae Sense Maje, and Municipal Manager, Mr Itumeleng Ronald Jonas, calling for immediate intervention into the prolonged water crisis affecting communities across Greater Taung.
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Seychelles and Venezuela Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Relations
H.E. Mr. Carlos Federico Feo Acevedo, Ambassador-designate of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the Republic of Seychelles, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure, on Monday, 3 August 2026, as part of his accreditation visit.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the two dignitaries to reaffirm the longstanding diplomatic relations and bonds of friendship between Seychelles and Venezuela. In this context, they acknowledged the solidarity demonstrated by the Government of Seychelles following the earthquakes that affected the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in June this year.
Discussions also focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation. The two sides reviewed progress towards the conclusion of a Visa Waiver Agreement and explored opportunities to enhance collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including the Blue Economy, fisheries, climate change, energy, tourism, and education. They underscored the value of fostering cooperation through capacity-building initiatives, technical exchanges, and the sharing of knowledge and best practices.
The meeting further highlighted the shared commitment of Seychelles and Venezuela to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Both countries have integrated the SDGs into their national development strategies, with particular emphasis on ocean governance, sustainable tourism, renewable energy, and inclusive economic growth.
H.E. Mr. Feo Acevedo, who will become the third Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela accredited to the Republic of Seychelles, will be resident in Pretoria, South Africa.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Republic of Seychelles established diplomatic relations on 15 April 1991.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles.
Most Read Press Releases – July 2026
The press releases below were the most read (popular) on MyPR for the month of Julyy 2026. Please note these results are NOT confined to ONLY Press Releases submitted in January 2026 but reflect the most popular from the ‘beginning of time’: Get the inside track on how MyPR leveraged Gravity Forms and turned this …
Most Downloaded Press Release Images – July 2026
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Despite sewerage upgrades, Mogale City still polluting Cradle of Mankind
Tests detect high E. coli levels in water flowing from the Percy Stewart treatment plant into the Blougat Spruit
We know what is at stake – Dr Ellis ahead of Banyana’s WAFCON showdown against Burkina Faso – South African Football Association
3 August 2026 – Sasol Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis says they are well aware of what is at stake ahead of the all-important CAF Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) clash against Burkina Faso on Tuesday night. The two nations face off in the last Group B fixture with spots in
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Need an eSIM for Roaming? Solved: Compare these Choices for South Africa and Africa
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A New Chapter for Cricket in Tanzania
International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman, Mr. Jay Shah, officially inaugurated the Tanzania Cricket Association’s (TCA) brand new TCA Arena on Sunday, 2 August 2026, in a historic ceremony that marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for cricket in Tanzania. The ceremony brought together several luminary sporting and political figures, including ICC Board Directors, senior government officials and various members from the wider national and international sports ecosystem. Joining …
BokSmart 9
BokSmart 9, the latest version of South African Rugby’s safety programme and serious head, neck, and spine, injury prevention education initiative, was officially launched by SA Rugby today, Monday 3 August 2026. The new course is now freely available on MyBokSmart and represents the next evolution of the programme in supporting coaches, referees, medical support …
Fiji: Springbok Women Hit the Ground Running
It took two days of travel and a few more to rest and recover, but once the Springbok Women went into Test mode in Suva on Monday, it was business as usual, as the main thing must always remain the main thing, according to the team’s experienced flyhalf and vice-captain, Libbie Janse van Rensburg. The …
4 Days Left to Register to Vote Online
Statement by Ashor Sarupen – DA National Campaign Manager: All South Africans have one final last chance to register to vote, on the online voter registration platform, for the next 4 days only. On Friday 07 August the Voters Roll will close, and after that no person will be able to register to vote or …
Brazil Tour Looms
Nine capped Springbok Women have been included in a squad of 30 players that assembled in Somerset West on Sunday for the first of two camps culminating in a two-match tour for the SA Women’s ‘A’ team to Brazil later this month. The group is part of the Springbok Women Academy set-up, where players not …
Invasive Rats Are Stopping Small Mammals From Returning to Madagascar’s Regenerating Forests – Study
Lemurs and other native animals are rare in recovering forests.
Trump Administration Is Withholding More Than $1B in Medicaid Funds From California and Minnesota, in Latest Example of Weaponizing Real and Imagined Fraud
For six decades, politicians have blurred the distinction between protecting Medicaid from abuse and using abuse to discredit Medicaid itself.
A Cat Is for Life, Not Convenience
International Cat Day highlights the real responsibility of cat ownership in South Africa. Cape Town, 03 August 2025 – As South Africa joins the global celebration of International Cat Day, animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is urging the public to rethink impulsive pet ownership and instead prioritise responsible adoption, sterilisation and lifelong care. New Stats …
Activists go door-to-door to counter xenophobia in Yeoville
“Yeoville has become a hotspot for these xenophobes. They are instilling fear in immigrants”
Africa Tech Festival Unveils First Speakers for 2026
Africa is entering a new phase of digital investment. Significant capital is flowing into AI infrastructure, cloud platforms, subsea cables, fibre networks and data centres across the continent, governments are shaping AI policy, and enterprises are moving from strategy to implementation. Africa Tech Festival (www.AfricaTechFestival.com), the continent's longest running and most influential technology event, is where these conversations come together. Today, the event unveiled an expanded speaker line-up for its 29th edition, bringing together the leaders shaping Africa's digital future and the decisions driving investment across the continent.
Hon. Solly Malatsi, South Africa's Minister of Communications & Digital Technologies, whose department is a strategic partner of the event, will offer insight into building an inclusive, globally competitive digital economy. Global technology companies are represented by Alex Okosi, Managing Director, Africa, at Google, who will speak to the scale of investment flowing into the continent's cloud and AI infrastructure; Emmanuel Lubanzadio, Africa Lead at OpenAI, focusing on AI adoption and readiness across African markets; and Robert Koen, Managing Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, at Amazon.
They are joined by leaders from Africa's telecommunications sector, including Enzo Scarcella, Chief Consumer Officer at MTN Group; Norbert Prihoda, Chief Executive Officer of Tunisie Telecom; and Daddy Yogo Ngbabendo, Group Vice President, Solutions & Architecture at Airtel Africa.
Also joining the programme are Marcel Louw, Managing Director, Africa, at Digital Realty, bringing a data centre perspective, alongside enterprise leaders Thato Sopeng, Vice President, Information Technology, at Sasol, and Linda Oniwe, Senior Vice President, TMT, Corporate and Investment Banking, at Standard Bank Group.
This speaker line-up reflects the biggest areas of investment and change happening across Africa today: connectivity, data infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, startups and enterprise transformation, and the breadth of sectors, regions and perspectives shaping this year's programme.
David Monaghan, Vice President of Africa Tech Festival, said: "What stands out this year is the pace of collaboration across industries. Investment is flowing, partnerships are forming, and the leaders joining us in Cape Town are turning conversation into action on some of Africa's biggest digital challenges. That's the role Africa Tech Festival plays: bringing people together to get things done."
Many more senior leaders will be announced in the coming months, including ministers, enterprise CIOs, telecom operators, investors and global technology companies.
Africa Tech Festival 2026 marks the event's 29th edition, returning to the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 16 to 19 November, with content and expo sessions running from 17 to 19 November.
Registration for Africa Tech Festival 2026 is now open and can be completed through the official portal (https://apo-opa.co/4pTVq6T).
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Tech Festival.
About Africa Tech Festival:
Africa Tech Festival is the continent's leading platform for shaping the future of the digital economy. Taking place annually in Cape Town, the festival brings together the full technology ecosystem, from telecoms and infrastructure providers to enterprise leaders, startups, investors and policymakers.
Through six core pillars spanning connectivity, AI, cybersecurity, data centres, digital transformation and the startup ecosystem, Africa Tech Festival delivers a comprehensive view of the trends, challenges and opportunities defining Africa's digital landscape.
The festival combines high level content with large scale exhibition and networking, creating a space where strategy meets execution. Across three days, it convenes global technology leaders, decision makers and innovators to share insight, build partnerships and drive real business outcomes.
Africa Tech Festival is part of Informa Festivals, a division of Informa.