South African Press Releases
Below are the most clicked on Outlinks (from MyPR to another site) for August 2026. Being on this list shows just how effective a featured press release on MyPR is. …
The press releases below were the most read (popular) on MyPR for the month of August 2026. Please note these results are NOT confined to ONLY Press Releases submitted in August 2026 but reflect the most popular from the 'beginning of time': Get the inside track on how MyPR leveraged Gravity Forms and turned this site into a Content Submission Machine Engine on Steroids - CLICK HERE …
Gqeberha, South Africa — MyPR Mail has updated its front page interface to feature a dynamic, randomly selected showcase of featured press releases. Designed as a dedicated distribution hub for journalists, editors, and subscribers, MyPR Mail continues to refine how daily press releases are presented and accessed. Unlike standard web archives optimized for search engine indexing, MyPR Mail operates with a specific, focused purpose: it explicitly discourages search engine spiders and does not serve as an SEO platform. Instead, the portal exists exclusively to power the delivery of MyPR’s curated daily email newsletters directly to media professionals and subscribers whilst providing a handy one click REPUBLISH facility to copy and paste the HTML code for any release into your online publication - saving you time and money. The introduction of a randomized featured release display on the home page offers key benefits to subscribers and content submitters: Equal Visibility for Submissions: Featured press releases receive fair, rotation-based prominence on the front page, ensuring every highlighted story gets equal exposure regardless of publication order. A Fresh Perspective for Readers: Media professionals visiting the site between daily newsletter sends are greeted with a diverse mix of current topics, stories, and industry announcements every time they refresh or return to the page. Streamlined Newsletter Curation: By decoupling the site from search engine crawler demands and focusing purely on user-centric delivery, the platform remains fast, clean, and optimized strictly for newsletter generation. "MyPR Mail was built with a clear objective - to deliver news straight to inbox subscribers without clutter or SEO-driven noise," states MyPR. "Randomizing our featured releases ensures our front page stays engaging for visitors while keeping the core focus on powering our high-value daily updates." The new dynamic layout is live and operational on …
Gqeberha, South Africa: Have you ever been tempted to download software or an App that turns out to be a disaster? Malware, Phishing, Password stealing and fraud follow soon after! We at FraudAlert are embarrassed to admit that that is what happened to us recently - after following an "ADVERT" on Facebook, we downloaded a 'trial' version of a popular stock exchange App only to be hit with Malware and many hours of repair. What begins as a convenient download can quickly morph into a costly security nightmare. Cybersecurity awareness platform Fraudalert.co.za has issued a warning regarding a deceptive digital scam tactic where seemingly harmless "free" apps or limited-time trial software are used to entrap unsuspecting users. The scheme follows a subtle yet aggressive pattern. A user downloads a free mobile application or trial software from an unverified source or ad pop-up. For the first day or two, the application functions normally, building a false sense of trust. However, the trap springs shortly after: the user receives an "urgent" notification or pop-up warning claiming their account has been compromised, a critical security update is required, or a subscription fee must be paid immediately to unlock the app or retain access to their device. "This delay is a deliberate social engineering tactic," explains Fraudalert.co.za. "By allowing a day or two to pass, scammers break down the user's initial caution. When the 'urgent' message appears, victims panic and assume it is a legitimate system notification rather than a extortion attempt or subscription trap." Once the victim interacts with the urgent prompt, several problems kick in: Unauthorised Charges: Users are tricked into entering payment details or agreeing to hidden recurring billing terms disguised as verification fees. Credential Harvesting: Fake "account recovery" login screens capture sensitive passwords, banking credentials, or personal identification information. Malware …
You drive away from the house and halfway down the road you ask yourself that dreaded question; "Did I close the garage door on my way out?" You carry on, and for the rest of the journey the question nags. At some point you either turn back to check or you decide to trust that you closed it and carry on. A garage door monitoring sensor removes this entirely. You open the app, see the closed status and move on. Or you see it is open, close it remotely (if you have a smart garage opener), and move on. The round trip is ten seconds. Beyond the daily uncertainty, there are properties where garage security is genuinely important — attached garages with direct internal access to the house, garages storing high-value vehicles or tools, or properties where the garage is a routine entry point that the alarm system does not currently cover. There are many effective solutions - mostly stand alone, so it makes sense to use a solution that will fit seamlessly into an existing home automation eco-system or even be the first step in home automation AND on a budget. The Stratlec solution does NOT explicitly require a qualified electrician to install or run cables either - literally lick, stick and activate to control from a FREE Smartphone App with NO monthly subscriptions. The Stratlec Solution: Combine the Shelly BLU Door/Window Sensor with our bespoke Shelly BLU Door/Window Hinged Bracket, stick or drill it onto your garage door, connect the FREE Shelly App and you have peace of mind. Parts Needed Shelly BLU Door/Window Sensor: A Bluetooth-based sensor used to detect the open or closed state of your garage door (available at Stratlec Online). Shelly BLU Door/Window Hinged Bracket: A specialized mounting bracket designed to accommodate the unique physical movement and angles of a garage door (available at Stratlec Online). Skills Needed Basic smartphone navigation (downloading apps and enabling Bluetooth). Simple mechanical installation …
GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA — MyPR has expanded its self-submission options with the launch of the Budget Featured Press Release, designed for businesses, agencies, and individuals seeking a cost-effective solution for news distribution. Priced at R50.00 per submission, this new slimmed-down tier complements the platform’s existing Free, Monthly subscription (R250.00/month for up to 10 daily submissions), and Once Off (R125.00) publishing packages. Budget Featured Option The Budget Featured option provides an affordable gateway for distribution while retaining access to target audiences across South Africa. To deliver a streamlined publishing format, the new R50.00 tier features specific submission guidelines: Single Image Inclusion: Submissions allow for one featured image to accompany the release. Text-Focused Content: No video embeds or social media links are included in the release body. Focused Body Text: Hyperlinks are excluded from the main body content, keeping readers focused on the core narrative. Targeted Boilerplate Links: Essential website URLs and deep links to detailed information are housed directly within the press release boilerplate. Regional Republication: Submitters can choose up to 3 geographic tags for targeted republication across South African regional channels, including South Africa (MyZA), Cape Town (MyCapeTown), Nelson Mandela Bay (MyNMB), Durban (MyDurban), Addo (MyAddo), Nqweba (Nqweba), Cradock (MyCradock), Komani (Khomani), Johannesburg (MyJHB), or Pretoria (MyPTA). The new R50.00 Budget Featured Press Release tier is available immediately alongside all existing publishing options at https://mypr.co.za/submit/. About MyPR MyPR is a South African press release distribution platform enabling businesses, PR professionals, and organizations to publish and disseminate company updates, announcements, and news across regional and national networks. Image: Boilerplate: Released on behalf of: …
New Integration of Shelly Door Sensor and Stratlec Hinged Bracket Solves Common Garage Automation Challenges No wires, no server, no cloud, no monthly subscription solution GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA — Home automation and security specialists are welcoming a streamlined solution for residential monitoring with the pairing of the Shelly Blu Door/Window Sensor and the Stratlec Hinged Bracket. This combination addresses a long-standing installation hurdle for automated and traditional garage doors, offering homeowners enhanced peace of mind and installers a faster, more reliable setup process. While garage doors are primary entry points for modern homes, ensuring they are securely closed can be a source of daily anxiety. Traditional smart sensor installations often struggle with the unique alignment requirements of sectional or tip-up garage doors, frequently resulting in false triggers or mounting failures. The integration of the compact Shelly Wi-Fi door sensor with the specially engineered Stratlec hinged bracket provides a robust mechanical workaround, ensuring precise sensor alignment regardless of door movement or structural shifting. Did I Close the Garage? Imagine a busy parent rushing out for the school run or an evening commute. Amidst the morning rush, the garage door is left wide open. Without a reliable monitoring system, the home remains vulnerable to neighbourhood prowlers, sudden weather changes, or wandering pets for hours. With the Shelly Door Sensor mounted securely via the Stratlec Hinged Bracket, the homeowner receives an instant notification directly to their smartphone the moment the door remains open past a designated time. Whether they are across town or already at the office, they can check their app with absolute confidence—knowing the sensor reading is accurate thanks to the bracket's stable, pivoting design. For custom installers, this means fewer call-backs for misaligned sensors and a happier, more secure end-user. Key Benefits …
One billion, four hundred fifty-three million, two hundred ninety-two thousand, three hundred eighty-one THAT is the number of times the Free Self Service Press Release Submission Form on MyPR has been read/loaded over the last 14 years. One would presume that at that volume MyPR is filling a need in the community. That number DOES NOT include any of the many exclusive featured press release self service submission forms. Try it today: …
How is it possible that a private business - Stratlec - can sell the Shelly PRO 4PM for a cheaper price than a multi national store? R2 699 (Stratlec) vs R4 500.00 (Mega Online Store) It may seem surprising that a smaller private business like Stratlec can offer the Shelly Pro 4PM for R2 699 whilst a retail giant charges R4 500 and sometimes more OR inflates the price and then offers that as a 'discount'. This price difference is primarily driven by how the two companies source, list, and sell the product. 1. The Marketplace Model (Third-Party Sellers) The most significant reason for the price gap is that most of the 'mega online' stores do not sell many items directly. On major South African online stores many of the items are sold on behalf of another company which pays to be listed. These online marketplaces allow independent third-party vendors to list their goods. In turn these third-party vendors are charged a commission fee on every sale. In addition the online marketplaces often have 'hidden fees' and stocking requirements that increase the amount of holding stock required - often third party vendors are required to hold stock in more than one distribution centre as well as their own warehouses. To absorb a multi-national retailers' commission and still make a profit, the third-party seller on that platform must inflate their retail price. 2. Direct Sourcing vs. Middlemen Stratlec is a specialized automation and electrical supplier backed b y qualified electricians that are intensely familiar with their products and any 'installation peccadillos'. Direct Channels: They often source smart home hardware directly from official distributors or manufacturers in bulk. By eliminating the middleman, they keep costs low. Specialist Focus: Unlike general retailers, Stratlec buys deeply into specific product lines, securing better tier-pricing that they can pass on to consumers. 3. Niche Expertise and Lower Overhead Multi-national …
Smart Tools vs Less Smart Meters Is Shelly Smarter than Eskom? Eskom's Claim Eskom are actively encouraging consumers to switch to Smart Meters. Listening to SAFM this morning one of the presenters read out Eskom's advert (radio's version of editorial!) and one of the claim in the script, amongst others, was that Smart Meters "save energy". The way that it was worded made me wonder just how Smart Meters will save me energy (money) or magically make individual appliances more energy efficient if installed. Is this correct? The bottom line is that ultimately, a smart meter does not inherently generate electricity or make individual appliances more energy-efficient on its own. Instead, it saves energy by modifying human behaviour, automating load reductions during critical peak times, and preventing system-wide overloads, effectively lowering overall demand on the national grid. So, it could be said, that Eskom is using an obfuscation technique to 'encourage' consumers to sign up to being more controlled at the main electrical entry point into their properties. So what is the actual story around Smart Meters? When Eskom claims that smart meters "save energy," they are referring to a combination of demand-side management, automated grid balancing, and behavioural changes enabled by two-way digital communication. Unlike traditional mechanical meters - which simply record how much electricity has been used after the fact - smart meters actively change how energy is consumed through several practical mechanisms: Load Limiting and Remote Control Smart meters feature two-way communication capabilities that allow utilities like Eskom to manage grid constraints dynamically. During periods of high grid strain, Eskom can initiate load limiting rather than plunging an entire neighbourhood into total darkness (load shedding). The smart meter caps the maximum output power allowed into a home for a defined period, prompting consumers to manually or …
