Strava community assists Absa raise funds for community upliftment Absa colleagues, customers and community members are encouraged to be an active force for good. Tshwane, 21 August 2023 – Since the 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY series started on 2 April in Gqeberha, proudly African bank, Absa, is proud to announce that they have raised over R830 000. This is through their campaign titled Together, we can do more, Siyabangena, an initiative aimed at encouraging Absa colleagues, customers and community members to be an active force for good and raise funds via the Strava community to donate towards community upliftment. For every 1km run/walked by a Team Absa member on Strava, the bank donates R1 to make a difference in the community. Absa announced its four-year partnership with the RUN YOUR CITY series of events in 2021, with the bold goal to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Then, last year, the series was extended from three to five cities – with the addition of Gqeberha and Tshwane as host cities. “We are excited to be in Tshwane as one of the two extended cities to host the race. We are also proud of our Absa Team Walk Run community on Strava, along with everyone that has participated on race days at Gqeberha, Cape Town and Durban and the running billboard activations, who have collectively raised over R830 000 for community upliftment and have shown that they are a force for good,” says Sydney Mbhele, Absa’s Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer. To join the Force for Good movement and contribute, it’s as easy as downloading the Strava App, joining Team Absa Walk Run and lacing up – whether it is to hop on the running billboard while it is in Tshwane, or simply going for a walk/run around the block. Absa colleagues, customers and community members are encouraged to join Team Absa Walk Run and track their kilometres every time that they walk or run to create a greater impact. To join in the fun activity and clock your kilometres, …
The Zoo Entertainment hosts its first ever Welcome To The Zoo Party!
Johannesburg, 21 June 2023: Today, The Zoo Entertainment announces its first ever “Welcome To The Zoo” party set to take place on the 24th of June 2023 at 144 Jan Smuts Avenue Parkwood from 17:00 PM till late. With a bold goal in mind, Zoo Entertainment aims to create a platform for creative musical individuals to perfect their crafts. Shared with an ambition to encourage talented artists to share their talent with the world. Speaking on the event, founder and director at Zoo Entertainment Dru Palmer said “ This event is not only for entertainment but to help and uplift mostly upcoming artists to show off their talent and reach for the stars. We are hopeful that this event will open doors for many artists who do not have resources to kick start their careers. And that is why the entry is free” Musical Artist, Harrison Crump said “This event is one of the best events that the industry has, it allows individuals to further build their careers and opens doors for many artists. I am looking forward to this event and hopefully more of them.” The event will be filled with good music, food stalls and lastly have captains of industry as guest DJs; including Naked DJ, Lulo Café and Harrison Crump. Zoo Entertainment promises to deliver a spectacular event like no other. Entry is FREE! CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za for free. …
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Adidas Present ‘Alta En El Cielo‘– The Story Of Messi And Argentina’s Homecoming After Historic 2022 World Cup Win
adidas provides intimate interviews with Argentina stars following their country’s third World Cup win The mini-documentary takes it’s name from one of the most emotional lines of the patriotic Anthem of the Argentine Flag, meaning ‘High in the Sky’. The release marks six months to the day since La Albiceleste lifted the FIFA 2022 World Cup trophy in Doha, Qatar. South Africa, 19th June 2023 – “With football, and results, we managed to momentarily escape from the madness we experience every day…even if it was only for a little while, it was something fantastic.” – Leo Messi. Six months to the day since the Argentina Men’s National Team lifted the FIFA 2022 World Cup Trophy, adidas proudly presents Alta En El Cielo, an eight-and-a-half mini documentary containing exclusive footage and interviews from the first national team camp of La Albiceleste since adding a third star to their famous jersey. Mixing historical footage with exclusive player access and a stirring soundtrack, Alta En El Cielo sits down eleven players from the squad of twenty-three ahead of their homecoming game in Buenos Aires, to uncover the lingering feelings and lasting memories of a team that made their impossible, possible. Leo Messi, Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez, Lisandro Martínez, Julián Álvarez, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Paulo Dybala, Ángel Correa, Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Foyth and Exequiel Palacios. all feature, contributing their unique perspective on an unforgettable tournament and the deep sense of connection such a win has forged between them and their fans. To Watch Alta En El Cielo, visit adidas Football on YouTube. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za for free. …
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Adidas And Real Madrid Unveil New Home Jersey For 2023/24 Season
The new release pays homage to the simple yet bold white design that has been synonymous with the team´s home kit since its inception. For the first time in the club’s history, the jersey features the iconic "¡Hala Madrid!" slogan proudly displayed on the collar that stands for 121 years of greatness (‘grandeza’ in Spanish) and pays tribute to the legacy belonging to the wider family of life-long ‘madridista’ fans. Available from 14 June via Real Madrid stores, selected adidas retail stores, and online at adidas Real Madrid kits. Herzogenaurach, 14 June 2023 – Today, adidas unveils the new Real Madrid home jersey for the 2023/24 season, celebrating the minimalist hue and simple aesthetic that has connected fans and players of the club for the past 121 years of their storied history. The all-white jersey has become synonymous with Madridistas; a colour and approach to design that instantly invokes a sense of connection with Real Madrid fans across the world. Elegantly simple, the predominantly block color home jersey is punctuated only by a yellow and navy layered crew neck flat knit collar, completed with a bold navy stripe running vertically down its side. In a never seen before update for this season, the Real Madrid 23-24 home kit features the club's iconic slogan "¡Hala Madrid!" on the collar – a battle cry commonly chanted by Madridistas cheering on their side from the terraces. “This season, we’ve given fans of Real Madrid – one of the most elegant clubs in the world on and off the pitch – a jersey that is luxurious in its simplicity. Each element and design aspect is created with intention and built to create an impactful visual shorthand between fan and athlete.” Says Sam Handy, Vice President of Design for adidas Football. “The white hues that have adorned Real Madrid kits since its inception are a powerful emotive trigger for those who share it, and this latest release really is a true celebration of that." Both the on-field version …
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Excitement builds as Red Bull Quicksand returns to Durban
Johannesburg, 12 June 2023 - The thrilling beach racing event, is set to make a highly anticipated return to North Beach, Durban on Saturday, 15 July. This exciting competition will be unveiling the toughest course yet, and provide an unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike. Red Bull Quicksand has gained a reputation for its challenging and unique format. The course is rigged with giant sand castles, trenches, and rollers, giving competitors a real test of endurance, acceleration, and bursts of speed. Contestants in eThekwini will encounter the challenge of navigating through a custom-designed beach course. With its unpredictable and physically demanding nature, the obstacle race course promises to test the limits of even the most seasoned athletes. "We are thrilled to bring back the Red Bull Quicksand obstacle course to North Beach, Durban. I can't wait to tackle the challenging and unpredictable course with the broader community of eThekwini. This race is the perfect combination of adrenaline, athleticism, and the beautiful beach setting. It pushes me to my limits and I'm excited to be participating!” said Red Bull Athlete, Ryan Sandes. A portion of the funds collected from the Red Bull Quicksand ticket sales will be donated to a local non-profit organisation, The Litterboom Project to enable them to continue their vital efforts in tackling beach pollution, organising clean-up initiatives, and promoting environmental education. The Red Bull Quicksand event promises to deliver another spectacular beach race like no other. Entry tickets for participants will be available from Thursday at entryninja.com for R150 and it’s free for spectators. To view announcement videos, please click here https://bulldrive.redbull.com/fl/OVR2k1wRqo?web=1&wdLOR=cA99E4EBC-12B6-4226-998F-059F752F68B2 CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za for free. …
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Unlock Incredible Member-Only Experiences, Product Drops And More During Adidas Members Week
South Africa, 20 April 2023 – Today, adidas announced the return of its highly anticipated Members Week, putting its adiClub community front and centre by offering early access to unique experiences and exclusive product ranges. The dedicated week will take place around the world from 27 April until 4 May, rewarding its over 300 million adiClub members. Available to all that sign up, adiClub is a completely free membership programme, available worldwide, and is built to give a community passionate about sport, culture, and style rewards for doing what they love. ADIDAS HQ EXPERIENCE WITH ADICLUB PRO PASS* A Members Week first, the community will be invited to enter a draw to win an adiClub Pro Pass – a bespoke backstage pass supplied in digital form, that for this season will give access to adidas HQ in Germany, like never before – offering the chance to explore the past, present and future of the brand with the three stripes. This one-of-a-kind experience will allow adiClub winners to join a creative session with adidas designers - offering a unique insight into how products are created and input on the design process. The winners will also receive the opportunity to take part in a campus tour, a guided workout session with adidas in-house fitness experts and other on-site activations. ADIDAS TERREX X NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Announced today, the inaugural adidas TERREX x National Geographic collection fuses stunning nature photography with high-performance outdoor wear. To celebrate this relationship, designers at adidas TERREX combed the National Geographic photography archives for stunning stills of some of the most remote yet moving locations on earth, integrated in unique all-over prints in a bold new hiking collection. All pieces are unified by the iconic yellow frame synonymous with National Geographic. The collection will drop as a member’s exclusive and will be available from 27 April on the adidas app, adidas.co.za and in select retail. To …
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PEP mini Netball to inspire a new generation of young girls
04 April 2023, Johannesburg: Leading retail brand, PEP is embarking on an exciting journey of positively impacting the lives of young girls across South Africa. The news came after PEP officially announced its partnership with South African Schools Netball (SASN), through the launch of the PEP mini Netball Festivals. Trusted for well over 60-years for its loyal service to its ever-growing customer base across Southern Africa, PEP is now further extending its community reach to young girls, through an initiative that will see school’s netball receiving a much-needed boost. The fun and educational festivals officially get underway in the Western Cape, Free State and Gauteng, affording thousands of girls between the ages of 8 and 10 an early introduction to the sport’s critical foundation skills. The newly formed partnership sees PEP and SASN enhancing girls’ netball at a critical foundation phase. Through PEP mini Netball, young girls have an opportunity to stand proudly and aim high, subsequently boosting their self-esteem and growing into the best version of themselves. PEP Chief Marketing Officer, Beyers van der Merwe said the unique partnership with SASN marks the start of what promises to be a life-changing experience for young girls and more importantly, ties back to the brand’s key founding principles of accessibility and positive influence in communities. “The PEP mini Netball Festivals are an exciting partnership for us at PEP. With our commitment to caring for the communities in which we operate, we believe we have found a sport and partner that shares the same ethos of encouraging self-belief in our communities”, said van der Merwe “We are looking forward to working closely with our partner in laying a solid foundation for the development of school’s netball, while also holistically developing young girls with essential life skills that can also be used both on and off the court. We believe that the success of this partnership will not …
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South African hockey player Onthatile Zulu gets her wings!
Onthatile ‘Thati’ Zulu, a 23-year-old professional hockey player from Pretoria, takes her career to new heights with Red Bull. The year kicked off with a bang for the University of Pretoria graduate who relocated to Cape Town to explore some opportunities. Thati believes this is the year to elevate her game both on and off the field. Historically, women athletes have been far behind their male counterparts when it comes to sponsorship deals. However, the narrative is changing as more and more female athletes get recognition. The game of hockey has opened doors Thati could only dream of. In 2019, she made her senior international debut for South Africa, during a qualifying event for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Stellenbosch. Then in 2021, she made her Olympic debut at the Pool A match against Ireland. Thati was co-captain with Christa Ramasimong for the South Africa U21 team that competed at the FIH Women's Junior World Cup. Now having bagged this incredible brand partnership, Thati is certain that her career will only get better as she has the financial support to thrive “The partnership with Red Bull allows me to dream big about my goals and aspirations. I can fully concentrate on my performance,” she said. “Sponsorships go beyond just tangible things. I have access to a team of experts that will help me to optimise my training and nutrition to ensure that I perform at my best. They will also help me develop a mental training plan that will help me stay focused and motivated.” “From the moment I was announced as a Red Bull athlete in January, I knew that this partnership was going to be something special. Red Bull has a reputation for supporting the world's top athletes, and giving wings to people and their ideas. I feel honoured to be a part of this brand. This is a big win, not only for me but for other sportswomen as well. Let’s celebrate and pave the way for the next generation of athletes by also giving back to the communities we come …
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Absa takes Strava campaign to the next level
Gqeberha, 27 March 2023 – The proudly African bank, Absa, announced its four-year partnership with the Run Your City series of events in 2021 with a bold goal to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. As part of the bank’s strategic intent to do more for the communities in which they operate, Absa launched a campaign titled Together we do more, Siyabangena, to encourage Absa colleagues, customers and community members to be an active force for good and raise funds via the Strava community to donate towards community upliftment. For every 1km run/walked by a Team Absa member on Strava, the bank donates R1 to make a difference in the community. This year, Absa is taking the campaign to the next level by introducing the running billboard – a fun and interactive activation that encourages participants to run/walk and log as many kilometres as they can on the Team Absa Walk Run Strava community. To join the force for good movement and contribute, it’s as easy as downloading the Strava App, joining Team Absa Walk Run and lacing up – whether it is to hop on the running billboard while it is in Gqeberha or simply going for a walk/run around the block, at the gym. etc. Absa colleagues, customers and community members are encouraged to join Team Absa Walk/Run and track their kilometres every time that they walk or run to create a greater impact. Speaking about the campaign and the billboard, Absa’s Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, Sydney Mbhele, says, "We are excited to kick off the Absa Run Your City 10k series in Gqeberha, as one of the two extended cities to host the race. Part of our strategy is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle, and we believe that with the launch of the running billboard, our customers, colleagues and the greater community will come together and make a positive impact in society by simply tracking their kilometres.” “People are encouraged to download the Strava App and sign up under Team Absa Run/Walk. We believe in …
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Adidas Unveils Nature-Inspired Federation Away Kits For FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023
adidas showcases bold new jerseys for Argentina, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Spain, and Sweden, which together with the previously unveiled kits for Italy and Jamaica and the yet to be released Philippines jerseys, form the brand´s roster of participating teams in this year´s FIFA Women´s World CupTM Designs across all adidas federations draw inspiration from nature, celebrating unique natural scenery found in each nation, connecting players and fans alike, by encouraging a shared appreciation of the wonders of the natural environment in their country The kits also feature the latest in adidas technologies, ensuring athletes at this year´s tournament can play to their full potential on the field of play. The new away kits are available for purchase from 23rd March via adidas.com Women’s World Cup jerseys and in adidas retail stores. South Africa, 23rd March 2023 – Today – as proud partners to nine of the teams competing at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™ - adidas unveils the away kits for Argentina, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Spain, and Sweden, having already unveiled the eye-catching designs for Italy and Jamaica earlier this year and with the kits for the Philippines, still to be released in the coming months. As all eyes turn towards this year’s showpiece event, each federation kit is inspired by nature, celebrating the iconic scenery and diverse natural landscapes of each country – including the vast green woodlands of Germany, the sprawling glacial rivers of Sweden and the ever-changing colors of the Caño Cristales River in Colombia. Sam Handy, Vice President Product and Design, adidas Football: “The FIFA Women’s World Cup is the absolute pinnacle of the sport - capturing the imaginations of both current and new fans across the globe. As with every major competition, we know the designs will become etched into football’s history books. With the tournament being held in Australia and New Zealand – two countries with …