Here at MyPR.co.za we are all about getting the maximum exposure that we can for your or your client's press release. As a consequence we have a constant fight with the money bag people who want to 'steal' more and more of the space available to our valuable PR Companies who make extensive us of MyPR. AND..... we are happy to say that in our fight for more Real Estate to showcase your content we can report the following results: Design Team: 10 and Money Bags: 0 We have succeeded in removing bags (get it?) of clutter from the stuff and more stuff that used to surround the articles that you submit to MyPR AND succeeded in making it more attractive to publishers wanting to use our RSS Feeds for the various category and tag feeds available to those who want to grab your press release content in the fastest way possible. Nice too for publishers is the pagination introduced - this gives a cleaner look to the RSS feeds whilst still preserving accreditation. Give it a bash and submit your press release NOW. Our niche partners sites will now pick up all articles tagged with South Africa, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth or Pretoria - whilst other publishers can find out here how to put the power of MyPR to work on their sites. Ask me how I set up certain sites to automatically grab relevant content from MyPR - ask me too how I set up certain sites to grab content from MyPR and then save it as a draft to edit and publish later. Seriously saving heaps of time and money. MyPR making your life easier Photo: www.MyPR.co.za CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
Burden lifted from learners backs for 2016 school year
(Pretoria) – Some 460 pupils from Orefile Primary School in Olievenhoutbosch had a weight lifted from their shoulders when they received sturdy backpacks to help get their school year off to a positive start. The grade 4 to 7 learners were given the waterproof schoolbags, which were sponsored by the Forest Hill City shopping centre in Centurion, during a fun-filled ceremony on Friday. Dancers and a marimba band from Pan African Music and Theatre Arts got the entertainment off to a lively start, while the highlight was certainly a performance by 2015 Idols winner Karabo Mogane. The 24-year-old, who volunteered to do his first ever school gig, performed five songs from his debut album Love is a Verb. Speaking after the event, school principal Clever Shikwambane said he was grateful to the sponsors and performers who made the day possible. “They have shown love to the kids and gestures like this show that corporate South Africa does care. This gift of quality schoolbags will go a long way to helping the children and their families.” Forest Hill City marketing manager Annah Moremela said it was imperative for the centre to give back to the community it served. “Education is top of our corporate social investment list and our role is to support our youth and complement public sector initiatives. “Our youth are the future and it is indeed in our hands to pave the path to a better South Africa.” Orefile is one of the schools built as part of national government’s Strategic Integrated Projects programme. It became the first green school in Gauteng when it opened its doors in 2013. Built using alternative construction technologies, it was established to alleviate overcrowding issues at Philena Primary School, a prefabricated school that served the underprivileged community. Also present at Friday’s handover to inspect the school’s progress were Johannesburg North district director for education Sipho Mkhulisi and member of the Tshwane mayoral …
Aspects agents consider when setting an asking price
While it is possible for homeowners to research certain information online, there is no programme or site available online to those outside of the real estate profession that can accurately value your property. To set the right asking price it takes specific area knowledge, market savvy and even a touch of psychology, says Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa. “With the vast number of possible variants that have an impact on pricing, it is very difficult to set an asking price by merely doing some research online. While there could be other homes situated in the same area that offer similar features, there are other aspects that come into play that could place your home at a different value in the market,” Goslett explains. “This is where the services of an experienced real estate professional can be extremely important to the seller.” Goslett provides a few elements that real estate agents could look at when determining the right, most competitive asking price for a home: Past sales Often looking at the past is a gateway into looking at the future. Looking at the sales prices of homes in the area over the last six months will give the agent some insight into what buyers are prepared to pay for homes in that area. Careful consideration will be made to how long each property sat on the market, as well as how the initial asking price differed from the eventual selling price. A comparative market analysis (CMA) is the accepted method to accurately determine a property’s value. Information and statistics are gathered from various sources and compiled together to determine the average price per square metre of property in the area. By determining the square metre pricing, the agent is able to compare apples with apples. Once this base has been reached, it is far easier to give an accurate appraisal of the property, taking into consideration any other factors that might have an affect the properties exact value. These factors …
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CHOPROP SA SCOOPS INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR A THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR.
Choprop SA scoops yet another accolade at the International Property Awards for the third year running in The Africa and Arabia Property Awards at the International Property Awards ceremony held in Dubai on the 12th of November 2015. Yusuf Essa CEO of Choprop says; “This is a proud moment, today marks a milestone in the phenomenal growth of our business, our industry and most importantly the country of South Africa. With just on 13 Global Awards, we would like dedicate this to award to all our clients. Thank you all for the wonderful messages of love, loyalty and support received. Not forgetting our amazing team at Choprop SA, our trade partners, franchisees and other stakeholders for all their dedication, commitment and continued support.” Choprop SA has been awarded one of highest accolades in the Property industry at the Africa and Arabia International Property Awards Summit. Held at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai on the 11th - 12th November 2015, Choprop SA received the highly commended award as Real Estate Agent for South Africa. Hundreds of entries were received from 25 countries across the regions of Africa and Arabia. The Africa & Arabia Property Awards are judged by an independent panel of 70 industry experts. Judging focuses on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability. The judging panel is chaired by Lord Caithness and Lord Best, members of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament. Emirates Airlines is the official airline sponsor of the Africa & Arabia Property Awards. The Awards are in their 21st year. The Africa & Arabia Property Awards are part of the International Property Awards – the world’s largest, most prestigious, and widely recognised programme. Worldwide, the 2015 International Property Awards has received more than 2000 entries from over 110 countries this year. Choprop continues to make major inroads into the real estate industry and offers the following services; …
Coastal freeway link in great shape for holiday traffic
Coastal freeway link in great shape for holiday traffic Pretoria, 7 December 2015. Travelling on the N2 freeway that runs from Cape Town along the eastern seaboard to Durban should be trouble-free during the festive season and road users will not experience any delays caused by roadworks. Vusi Mona the Head of Communications of the South African National Roads Agency says there are no major construction activities underway on the artery that links the major coastal resorts of the Western and Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. “As a result, our engineers have rated the 550km stretch between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth expected condition as fair to good barring any unforeseen major traffic incidents or weather conditions,” says Mona. The road consists of a single carriageway with climbing lanes. Drivers are urged to look out for stray animals on the roadside and pedestrian activity especially near Grabouw, George, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. SANRAL also calls on road users to follow important safety tips when they take to the country’s main roads during the festive season. “The main message is to remember that a road is a shared space and that you should be respectful towards tour fellow road users.” Speed limits are clearly indicated on the 21 450 km of roads managed by SANRAL in all nine provinces. “These are maximum limits and drivers should adjust their speed according to conditions such as rain or visibility,” says Mona. Road users are encouraged to take a break during long distance journeys to prevent fatigue and lack of concentration. The automated pay system on SANRAL’s toll roads has been operational since Friday, 4 December. Road users with electronic tags will no longer have to stop at participating toll plazas on the N2 South Coast road at the Oribi, Umtentweni and Izotsha plazas. “Automated payment makes it much easier for motorists who undertake long distance journeys,” says Mona. “They will not have to wait in queues at toll …
Bakwena Potjiekos Competition raises much needed funds for N1N4 toll community organisations
Bakwena’s annual Potjiekos Competition, held last month at the Voortrekker Monument Cultural and Picnic area in Pretoria, raised over R34 920 for three community projects situated along the N1N4 toll route. Bakwena is dedicated to uplifting the communities that reside along the N1N4. The handover to the charities took place on Monday the 2nd November and the three organisations that benefited from this year’s potjiekos were President Kruger Children’s Home who received R11 640 as well as some stationery donated by G4 Civils, Trust Hope Faith Youth Development Organisation who also received R11 640 as well as stationery donated by Bakwena and lastly Solidarity “My Held” who received R11 640. This year’s competition brought industry stakeholders together to enjoy a fun day of friendly rivalry with an amazing 25 teams taking up the challenge. The event was an opportunity for all the participants to interact and network while working towards a cause relevant to them all. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Bakwena’s finance team, the event ran smoothly from start to finish. However, none of it would have been possible without sponsorship from generous donors, including V & V Consulting, WBHO, Talisman Wonderboom, Hassims Supply Store, Warmbad Grassny Dienste, Ras Appliances, Pink Drive, Nameplate, Bigen Africa, Carstens Elektries, Radium Garage and Phiriphiri Security. The competition itself was close and the judges had a tough time choosing between the delicious potjies on offer. However, a decision had to be made and the team from Bigen were announced as the first prize winners, followed by National Asphalt in second place and Scan RF who came in third. “Bakwena is grateful to all the volunteers, participants and donors for making the day such a success,” says Charmaine van Wyk, spokesperson for Bakwena, adding “We look forward to seeing everyone again at next year’s event.” Author: Thandokazi Mashalaba from PR Worx. More Info link: …
Electronic Prepaid Distribution – a worthwhile investment
As a result of economic slowdown, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are feeling distribution margin squeeze and are challenged to maintain profitability while their margins are declining. The added pressure of declining ARPU (Average Revenue per User) is an added concern to take into account. This is according to Globetom MD, Philip Stander. Although the South African GSM market has a smaller prepaid segment compared to other African countries, electronic prepaid distribution is quite advanced and very pervasive compared to other emerging markets. South Africa has, by and large, proven the business case for electronic prepaid distribution as a pervasive, successful distribution strategy for prepaid product distribution. At the same time, the business case in the remainder of Africa has lagged behind despite the higher proportion of prepaid customers compared to South Africa. Emerging markets, for instance, have a need to convert the traditional, physical, scratch card distribution to electronic distribution to ensure future growth and sustainability, but are faced with a number of barriers to enter the electronic prepaid distribution space. Key obstacles include access to technology platforms and financing. However, the Cloud eradicates these barriers, making solutions more pervasive and affordable. Globetom’s GP3 platform is a hassle free one-stop-solution that covers the electronic prepaid distribution and top-up operations while also offering onboard loyalty and customer retention functionality. Coupled with its Cloud-based delivery there is no need to worry about access to an electronic prepaid distribution technology platform any longer. If resellers in rural areas run out of physical scratch cards, there is a significant problem. They have to wait for more stock to be delivered, which takes time, and it means that they have to be more accurate with their sales predictions. Electronic prepaid distribution solution ensures that stock is immediately available …
Fifth National Schools Moot Court helps shape young legal minds
Round two of the fifth annual National Schools Moot Court is to get underway this month, after teams from secondary schools around the country entered into debate on South Africa’s highly celebrated constitution. The initiative is aimed at raising awareness and understanding in schools and communities around the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Through active participation, learners are exposed to the values and principles embodied by the constitution. They are given an opportunity to test their ability to think like lawyers and get a feel for law as a potential career path. The provincial round took place during August and September. In this round, a team of two grade 10 or 11 pupils chosen based on an essays round was invited to participate. The teams were presented with a fictional legal scenario for which they needed to submit oral arguments to real magistrates in their province. The four most impressive teams have now been to participate in the oral round to be held at the University of Pretoria in October. The two winning teams will argue a final round at the Constitutional Court of South Africa in Johannesburg, with the winners receiving financial assistance towards their first year at any South African law school. The National Schools Moot Court has helped to mould young legal minds around the country since its inception in 2011. One such mind is that of Gift Kgomosotho, who participated in that first Moot Court. Working as a national organizer for this years’ event, Gift says “I truly believe in what the Moot Court is trying to achieve, and it’s one of the constitutive reasons that I pursued law as a career.” The event is supported by, amongst others, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, the Department of Basic Education, the University of Venda and the Foundation for Human Rights and top legal firms and professionals from around the country. The semi-finals will take place at The University of Pretoria on …
The women who want to eat clay
Netcare Media Statement The women who want to eat clay Uterine fibroids “a major women’s health issue in SA” Tuesday, 20 October 2015 Prolonged and heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, back and leg pains, pain during sex, feelings of exhaustion and even a strange urge to eat clay; these are just some of the troubling, even debilitating, symptoms that affect many of the hundreds of thousands of South African women who suffer from uterine fibroids. Dr Gary Sudwarts, an interventional radiologist who performs uterine fibroid embolisation (UFE) procedures at Netcare Park Lane and Netcare Linksfield hospitals in Johannesburg, as well as at UCT Private Academic Hospital in Cape Town, describes uterine fibroids as a major women’s health issue in South Africa. “This is a medical condition that warrants much greater attention and awareness than it currently receives, particularly as more and more effective treatment options are becoming available. Many South African women are silently suffering devastating symptoms as a result of untreated uterine fibroids. In addition, every year many thousands of women in South Africa have a hysterectomy, a major surgical procedure to remove the entire uterus, due to severe uterine fibroids.” Uterine fibroids are muscular, non-cancerous tumours that develop in the walls of the uterus. They most commonly, although not exclusively, develop in women in their 30s and 40s. Internationally, 20% of women have fibroids although this number is likely to be much higher in South Africa. “I began to experience long, irregular periods with heavy bleeding that could last as long as 12 days,” relates Bernadette Chiponda, a 39-year-old woman from Johannesburg, who says she also inexplicably suddenly started putting on weight and suffering migraines a year ago. “I would do one single chore around the house and feel completely drained. Fibroids were draining the energy and joy from my life. I often suffered migraines and my work as …