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The web sites below were the most clicked on outlinks (hyperlinks clicked on to other web sites) from MyPR for the month of April 2026. Please note these results are NOT confined to ONLY Press Releases submitted in April 2026 but reflect the most popular from the ‘beginning of time’: Get the inside track on …
By Gerjo Hoffman, Co-Founder and CEO, Open Access Energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are now a critical component of South Africa’s electricity supply. As private generation accelerates, the focus is shifting from projects announced to projects banked and built: only 6,372 megawatts (MW) of private capacity remains in active development, while 5,727 MW already under …
Cape Town, South Africa – At a time when escalating geopolitical tensions, disrupted shipping lanes and rising instability across key maritime corridors are reshaping global trade, South Africa’s maritime leaders will gather in Cape Town for the 2026 Oceans Economy Conference, hosted by the South African Navy. Under the theme “Moving from Maritime Security to Strategic …
We often think of itchy skin as something superficial, a quick fix with a cream or a change in weather. But increasingly, research is showing that the story runs much deeper. At its core, irritated or eczema-prone skin is less about what’s happening on the surface and more about what’s happening within the skin barrier …
An outbreak of suspected hantavirus on board a cruise vessel sailing in the Atlantic Ocean has led to three deaths out of six cases. One passenger is in intensive care in South Africa, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. Hantavirus infections are typically linked to exposure to infected rodent urine or faeces. While rare, hantavirus …
Cape Town – To demonstrate global solidarity to end Indonesia’s brutal dog and cat meat trade, animal campaigners in twelve cities, including Cape Town and across six continents, submitted today a 700,000-signature petition to the Indonesian Consulate. The petition urges Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto to support the passage of the Animal Protection and Welfare Bill …
A team at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) language model trained specifically on South Africa’s 11 official written languages – helping close a gap that has left millions underserved by mainstream AI tools. The research, which will be presented at the Language Resources and Evaluation Conference (LREC) in Mallorca, …
GetWellGo, together with patients, caregivers and healthcare advocates in Kenya, will come together on the World Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day to shed light on a condition that is hidden, misconceived and not properly diagnosed. The daily life of thousands of Kenyans with this complicated disease may seem like climbing a mountain. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is …
“It changed the fundamental rules of the network instantly,” Vivier adds. The seismic shift wiped out Ethereum’s lucrative mining economy as large holders welcomed more influence from a boardroom move that challenged long-standing notions of blockchain security. Despite regulatory concerns, many cryptocurrencies share Bitcoin’s ideology of pursuing borderless rails that bypass governments’ costly, time-absorbing interventions. However, Bitcoin’s self-governing …
The world of Wicked has officially entered the self-care space. ORDO has partnered with the global franchise to launch a limited-edition electric toothbrush collection in South Africa, bringing Glinda and Elphaba-inspired design to everyday oral care. The Wicked x ORDO collection reimagines the brand’s best-selling Sonic Lite toothbrush in two-character editions — Elphaba Thropp (R1,099) …
The Mother City is set to witness South African road running at its finest as Glenrose Xaba, the South African 10km record holder, prepares to take on Tayla Kavanagh, the reigning SA 5000m and 10,000m champion, in an electrifying Clash of the Champions at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday, 10 …
The Department of Health (DoH) has called for public calm following confirmation of a rare Hantavirus case in a critically ill British national in South Africa. The patient was a passenger aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was travelling to the Canary Islands via Cape Verde from Argentina. The ship was carrying some 150 …
Staff Writer ·4 May 2026 Liquidations in South Africa saw another sharp spike in March, rising 8% month-on-month, following a 40% surge in February. According to the latest liquidation statistics from Stats SA, the country recorded 146 liquidations in March 2026, up from 135 the month before. When added to the 96 recorded in January, …
The price of diesel is set to surge past the R32 mark per litre, a first for the country as it takes another hit from the conflict in the Middle East. This follows a third consecutive fuel price shock for the month of May, despite an extended intervention to cushion households and businesses from the …
South Africans presenting their driving licence cards to security guards at estates, office parks, and gated communities are being warned that these contain a ton of personal information. The storage and handling of this information has become a point of contention for motorists, with many starting to ask what happens to personal information when their …
JOHANNESBURG – Nigeria is moving to repatriate citizens who want to leave South Africa voluntarily, amid rising tensions linked to anti-immigrant protests. Nigeria’s Foreign Minister says about 130 individuals have already applied, as concerns mount over attacks, protests, and harassment of foreign-owned businesses. READ| Jobs for locals or refuge for migrants? The West African nation’s …
Mahindra is advancing its plans to upgrade its South African factory to capitalize on its surging popularity with local buyers. TopAuto recently received confirmation from outgoing Mahindra South Africa CEO Rajesh Gupta that the company is looking to expand its operation at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone near Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. Additionally, Bloomberg reported …
Malcolm Libera ·4 May 2026 The South African rand strengthened at the end of last week as markets analysed a series of monthly domestic data for insights into the health of South Africa’s economy. The rand traded at 16.7250 against the dollar, up about 0.6% from its previous close. The dollar weakened after Japanese officials …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·4 May 2026 The Department of Health (DoH) has requested that the public stay calm after a rare case of Hantavirus was confirmed in a critically ill British national in South Africa. The patient was on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was travelling to the Canary Islands via Cape Verde from Argentina. …
Nigeria’s largest banks are rapidly closing the gap with fintech rivals, processing a combined $208 billion in mobile transactions in […]
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Three people have died due to a deadly virus that erupted at sea aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed that the chilling outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, which was sailing between Argentina and Cape Verde, with one critically ill patient now in intensive care in South …
Please find attached soundbite by Ryan Smith MP. The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s unofficial visit to Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa’s private residence on Sunday. This visit takes place as the ruling ZANU-PF attempts to entrench its dictatorship in Zimbabwean law through the recently gazetted Constitution Amendment Bill …
Reparations must help to address Africa’s colonial legacy Dear Fellow South African, Every May, we observe Africa Month to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963. Celebrating and affirming our identity as Africans is as integral to our national character as the ideals that anchor our democracy. We are one people. …
South Africa has been drawn into a multi-country public health response after a cluster of illnesses and three deaths linked to an international cruise ship, with one passenger dying locally and another in critical condition in a Sandton hospital, the department of health confirmed. In a statement issued on Monday, the department said it had …