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Leading drilling and exploration specialist Rosond has confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Glen McGavigan, will be a panellist at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 9 to 12 February. McGavigan will participate in the Technology & Innovation Hub panel discussion titled ‘Drilling into the …
Below are the most downloaded images off of MyPR for the month of January 2026. Featured press releases may upload images to accompany their press release, with publishers allowed to use the images when re-publishing. This doesn’t count publishers that ‘hotlink’ to the images via the republish feature OR publishers that use MyPR RSS to …
Cape Town, South Africa – 17 February 2026: With just two weeks remaining until the Africa Energy Indaba, momentum is rapidly building for what promises to be one of the most influential energy gatherings on the continent. The upcoming edition will convene: Fifteen African Energy Ministers The African Union Commissioner Representatives from Africa’s Power Pools …
Leading truck and trailer building company Serco has completed a significant expansion of its Johannesburg manufacturing facility. This will unlock faster turnaround times, increased production capacity, and improved after sales support. The extension to the Boksburg operation includes an additional 1 500m² dedicated to after sales repairs. The additional space will enable Serco to increase …
Each year, World Engineering Day, celebrated on 4 March, recognises the engineers and problem-solvers shaping a more resilient, sustainable world. This year’s global theme of ‘SMART Engineering for a Sustainable Future through Innovation and Digitalisation’ marks the decisive shift in how organisations approach both. Sustainability is no longer viewed primarily as a compliance exercise or …
A young man who once carried the hopes of his community now lies in a hospital bed hundreds of miles from home, his fight […]
SONA Economic Wins And Will They Pay the Bills? SONA 2026 promises recovery, but will it ease debt, unemployment, and rising living costs for ordinary South Africans? Sebastien Alexanderson unpacks. 17 February 2026: South Africa may be celebrating a stronger rand, easing inflation, and improved investor confidence, as reiterated by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of …
Most people spend weeks choosing paint colours, furniture, and flooring when they renovate. Those are the big decisions and they get all the attention. But once the walls are painted and the tiles are laid, it is the smaller things that pull a room together. The hardware on your doors. The fittings in your bathroom. …
Ermelo-based drone technology distributor shares insights on precision thermal capabilities and agricultural spray platform optimisation for diverse operational requirements. Ermelo, South Africa — Afri Air, a leading DJI drone distributor serving South African professional and agricultural sectors, has published comprehensive guidance addressing advanced thermal imaging technology for precision operations and agricultural spray drone selection based …
The Miss South Africa 2026 finalists attended a stylish Galentine’s Day celebration hosted by House of NALA at its Sandton City store, marking an evening of friendship, fashion and a thoughtfully curated in-store experience. Guests were welcomed on a red carpet before enjoying music and a glass of Precious Hidden Valley Wines in a relaxed, …
Johannesburg: As artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot become embedded in South African workplaces, many organisations are rushing to adopt AI without addressing a deeper challenge: weak foundational digital skills. Corporate AI training in South Africa is increasingly in demand as a fast-track solution to improve reporting, communication, and data analysis. However, experts …
Johannesburg, 13 February 2026: Brand South Africa is proud to extend a warm welcome to two newest members of its team, Ms Mmaphuti Rankapole-Tshifularo, appointed as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), and Ms Sherylee Shaik, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointments mark an important milestone in strengthening the organisation’s executive leadership capacity as it advances …
The press releases below were the most read (popular) on MyPR for the month of January 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’:
Qhawekazi Mazaleni inspires learners through mother-tongue storytelling and messages of possibility East Rand, Gauteng – Miss South Africa 2025 and Empower Youth Africa (EYA) Ambassador, Qhawekazi Mazaleni, today visited Monde Primary School in the East Rand, where she conducted a book-reading session as part of her ongoing literacy-led Empower Youth Africa engagements. Qhawekazi read from …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a cessation of all violence and hostilities in South Sudan. The President delivered the closing remarks at the African Union (AU) Ad-hoc High Level Committee for South Sudan (C5) Plus Summit, held in Ethiopia on Sunday. The summit was convened on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of …
The Court of Master Sommeliers Europe (CMS Europe) will return to Johannesburg in 2026, further cementing South Africa’s position as a destination for globally benchmarked wine education. The programme will be hosted by Chenin Noir, a leading hospitality consultancy specialising in wine education, sensory training and professional standards development across the African continent. Scheduled to …
What Rotax Max Challenge 2026 Season PreviewWhere South AfricaWhen Tuesday 17 February 2026Community South Africa National All the angst and excitement of a brand new Rotax karting season South Africa, and the world’s most popular karting series, Rotax Max is ready to burst into action for another epic season of racing. The first choice of …
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Police have arrested two more suspects after an e-hailing driver was killed in the vehicle he was driving in Pretoria West on Wednesday. The men, aged 30 and 26, will join the female suspect, aged 25, who was arrested on Friday, Gauteng SAPS spokesperson Col Mavela Masondo said. The trio is expected to appear in …
The first batch of South Africa’s newest Chinese SUV has made it onto our shores, as 500 Lepas L4 models landed at the Durban Car Terminal last week. Lepas is the latest premium offering by the Chinese giant Chery, expanding its local portfolio even further. General Manager of Lepas South Africa, Jay Jay Botes, and …
Staff Writer ·16 Feb 2026 South Africa’s rand has seen another bout of strength against the US dollar, moving back below R16.00/$ from around R16.30/$ at the start of the month. The main driver of the rand’s renewed strength is the return of risk-on sentiment in global markets following a correction triggered by the United …
Staff Writer ·16 Feb 2026 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a notice to large onland diesel users, announcing a significant change to claim amounts. From 1 April 2026, these diesel claimants, being onland users in the farming, forestry, and mining sectors, will be able to claim back 100% of the eligible diesel …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·16 Feb 2026 The rand declined on Friday, influenced by a drop in commodity prices after strong labour data from the US reduced expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts. The rand traded at 16.02 to the dollar, down about 0.4% from the previous day’s close. “Yesterday’s retreat in commodities such as gold, …
The Department of Transport (DoT) has issued a tender for a contractor to outsource the rollout and administration of key functions of the incoming Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (Aarto). The tender, which was published on 8 December 2025, is for the “Appointment of a turnkey contractor for the rollout and operation of …