International Press Release Submissions

55 Years of Getting South Africans Home Safely

This year, award-winning auto-fitment retailer, Tiger Wheel & Tyre celebrates 55 years of delighting motorists across South Africa. “Looking back at our journey over the last five decades, it has certainly been a roller coaster of emotions. I have been part of that journey for the last 24 years myself, and it has been an absolute pleasure and blessing,” conveyed Alex Taplin – Group CEO, TiAuto Investments. Continuing, “I am immensely proud and blessed to be part of this ever-growing and evolving brand; and watching the expansion from 15 stores in 1998 to over a hundred stores nearly 25 years later has been a really fulfilling experience.” Over the years, Tiger Wheel & Tyre has cemented its place in the lives of so many families – a legacy that has become a mainstay within communities across the country. From planning road trips with loved ones, being part of someone’s big moment, to daily errands, the Tiger Wheel & Tyre name is immediately recognisable and synonymous with trust, reliability, and industry expertise, and hearing South Africans sing along to the famous and catchy Tiger Wheel & Tyre Jingle just never gets old. “At the heart of our brand are our customers, who for generations have shown us love and loyalty. Additionally, our amazing and hardworking team is one of the main pillars of our success, with many individuals having grown through the decades with the brand itself,” noted Taplin. “Our success in the market has taken hard work and dedication. We pride ourselves in being our own worst critics as we thrive on that constant tension of self-reflection and improvement. We have experienced our share of challenges in our noisy commercial landscape, with the recent pandemic being an unfortunate feature. The organisation simply adapts, adjusts and move forwards. Chaos is often the most opportune time to grow and birth new solutions and with this, our “Xpress Pick-Up & Delivery Service” was born – which was our way of getting closer to our customers while …


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TiMO ODV returns after a 2 year hiatus with a new single, “The Sauce.”

TiMO ODV returns with a fresh club anthem, "The Sauce." Lyrically, TiMO expresses his lifestyle and fashionability, having too much "sauce". With TiMO’s signature drums, driving bass and pitched vocals, the song is set to be a certified club banger! When South Africa went into a strict lockdown in 2020, TiMO decided to spend this time by focusing on writing and producing new music without any pressure. "I am busy trying to grow in all areas of my life, especially music." When I first erupted onto the scene, I was pretty much swept up into a whirlwind, and it took some time for me to start enjoying producing music as much as I did back in 2014. " About TiMO ODV Timothy Oude Vrielink, better known by his stage name TiMO ODV, is a South African DJ, Producer, Singer & Songwriter. Born and raised in Kempton Park, on the East Rand of Johannesburg. To date, TiMO has achieved over 87 million streams across platforms and has solidified himself as one of SA’s biggest DJs. Self-trained and self-taught in the process of music production, song- writing and singing, it wasn’t long until he appeared on the radar of the top label managers in South Africa. Within a few short months he was signed as a full artist to Universal Music South Africa with his debut single ‘Save Me’ being released on 20 February 2015. The single achieved unheard of success for an up and coming dance music artist in South Africa when after only a few months it peaked on almost every chart in South Africa and was awarded Gold Status by the Recording Industry of South Africa in August 2015. It was later acknowledged as one of the most played songs on South African radio of 2015 and has collectively racked in over 13 million streams worldwide. The meteoric success of his debut single catapulted him to the forefront of a new movement in Electronic Dance Music in South Africa. Typically dominated by African rhythms, Deep House in South Africa had a new life breathed into it, with a strong influence from some of …


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Heads up! The 2022 Baleno is heading to dealers

First in segment head-up display standard on GLX Unique 360-degree Round View Monitor unique in segment Auto available in GL and GLX specification levels The all-new Suzuki Baleno is heading to South African dealers shortly after its global launch with everything that luxury hatchback customers could ask for, and more. Suzuki Auto South Africa will introduce four models of the all-new Baleno, with a high level of safety and luxury in all models and the option of manual or automatic transmissions in both specification levels. Best-in-class specifications The Suzuki Baleno has always been one of the best-specified vehicles in its class, both in terms of luxury features and its service plan and mechanical warranty terms. For the all-new model, Suzuki has added even more specifications to both the GL and GLX range, making it the uncontested luxury leader in its segment. In the Suzuki Baleno GL manual and automatic versions, the following specifications are added as standard: 7” Touchscreen infotainment system Smartphone connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Reverse camera with rear park sensors 3 x USB ports (1 x front, 2 x rear including USB Type-C) Automatic climate control with rear air vents Cruise control Leather covered steering wheel with audio controls Remote central locking Electrically adjustable and foldable side mirrors Halogen projector headlamps LED front fog lamps 12V accessory socket Safety and security in the GL specification level are also very well taken care of with ABS, EBD, dual front airbags, electronic stability programme (ESP), ISOFIX child seat anchors and an alarm and immobiliser as standard. In the Suzuki Baleno GLX, the number of luxuries is boosted to a level previously unheard of in this segment. It includes: Digital head-up display Full 360-degree view camera featuring four external cameras 9” Touchscreen infotainment system Smart vehicle alerts and connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Automatic LED Projector …


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Autumn Wunderkammer auction

Russell Kaplan Auctioneers presents our Autumn Wunderkammer auction which includes our Modern and Contemporary Art sale to be held online on Saturday 28 May from 16:00 to 21:00. The selection of artworks on offer comprises a playful, humorous, and at times thought-provoking, and inspiring antidote to the bleak world of current affairs. Art, even in its darkest manifestations is a positive statement of resilience and the human will to persist against the odds. Allow your imagination to be provoked as you explore our interactive online bidding platform. This particular auction represents a cross-section of some of the strongest painting that South Africa has to offer including Alexis Preller, Maggie Laubser, Walter Battiss, Robert Hodgins, Michael Taylor, Bastiaan Van Stenis, Ruby Swinney and Heidi Fourie. Notably Frances Goodman makes two appearances on this auction with beautiful mixed media works that blur the line between painting and installation. Beautiful silkscreen works by Wopko Jensma and Hannes Harrs, from the gallery and press of the late Egon Guenther are also exhibited. The auction is feast for the imagination and includes the illuminating insights of many more artists, so do take a trip though. Maria Magdalena (Maggie) Laubser (South Africa, 1886 - 1973), Woman and Birds, oil on board, signed, signed on the reverse and dated 1958, 45.5 x 34.5cm (image size excluding frame) R350 000 - R500 000 The move towards abstraction in Maggie Laubser’s work can partially be attributed to the artist's gaze turning further inward. Earlier in her career with her more naturalistic works she had preferred to paint from memory, rather than from direct observation of the subject, and after her move to the Strand she become even more physically isolated than before. Allowing her time for contemplation and observation. In 1957 her brother Conrad fell seriously ill and died. It was a time of great loneliness for the artist, and her …


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SA Rugby and Betway partner in championing Women’s Rugby Development

SA Rugby and associate sponsor Betway have taken a step towards the development of women’s rugby, following the launch of a ground-breaking development programme aimed at pioneering the national growth of the women’s game on Thursday. The Betway Next Phase, an exciting three-year initiative which will be spearheaded by SA Rugby’s High-Performance Manager for Women’s Rugby Lynne Cantwell, will see Betway and SA Rugby embarking on a nationwide endeavour to help develop, upskill and empower coaches in women’s rugby. As a sponsor of SA Rugby and the Springboks, Betway – a Super Group owned brand – have agreed to champion this three-year coaching programme with the national governing body to elevate the level of women’s rugby in the country. The exciting programme officially gets underway next month in the form of in-depth masterclasses conducted by the seasoned Cantwell, who will also be supported by SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus. “As a brand that has consistently demonstrated its passion towards developing sport in our communities, we are quite excited about the positive impact that the Betway Next Phase will have in our objective of gaining ground in the women’s game,” said Betway SA Marketing Manager, David Rachidi. “We have no doubt in the talent that exists in women’s rugby and as a result, this programme is specifically designed to help unearth, nurture and lay a solid foundation for sustained success of women’s rugby.” The first year of the Betway Next Phase will primarily focus on driving standards in the women’s game through promoting good practice and coach education, encompassing both theory and practical executions within the coaches’ respective communities. The coaches who will take part in the programme are Lex de Vos (Eastern Province), Nwabisa Ngxatu (Border), Thomas Chowles (Boland), Laurian Johannes Haupt (Western Province), Timmy Goodwin (Golden Lions), Flash Malinga (Blue Bulls) and Robert Everson (Sharks). Cantwell, who joined SA …


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FNB customers purchase R10bn in pre-paid 3rd party lifestyle solutions on its App in 9 months

70% of purchases are now made via the FNB App 26 May 2022: FNB's efforts to help customers with lifestyle solutions on its digital platform are gaining traction. In the past nine months, over R10 billion worth of third-party prepaid lifestyle solutions such as software vouchers, airtime, data, electricity, and lotto were purchased by customers via the FNB App. The value of pre-paid lifestyle solutions purchased has increased by 16% year-on-year, and 70% of all purchases are now made through the FNB App. "The scale of lifestyle purchases on our digital platform is on par with the largest online retailers in South Africa," says Raj Makanjee, CEO of FNB Retail. "We have over 6 million customers who use our digital channels, with over 4 million of them using the FNB App. Offering more lifestyle solutions on our digital platform adds value to our customers and complements our integrated financial services solutions. The current momentum indicates that our customers are getting value from our existing solutions, but we are constantly expanding our range of lifestyle solutions through strategic partnerships such as FNB Connect, eBucks, and nav>>, among others," he says. FNB Connect handles the management of third-party prepaid services such as airtime, electricity, software vouchers, and lotteries, to name a few. CEO of FNB Connect, Brad Roper, explains that they want customers to maximise the efficiency of FNB's digital platform for their lifestyle needs. "We are leveraging our ecosystem and platform to better enable access to these services. We recognise the financial challenges customers face and are committed to providing value for money in a convenient manner. The ability to purchase electricity, data, software vouchers, or even pay a traffic fine on a single platform eliminates the need for customers to download various apps, and they can also pay with eBucks where relevant,” he adds. Recently, FNB Connect unveiled Hero Deals, allowing customers to get …


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Secretary Blinken’s Call with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Pandor

May 25, 2022: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor. Secretary Blinken and Minister Pandor discussed ways to address common concerns over food security, following up on the May 18 Global Food Security Ministerial in New York, as well as shared priorities in Africa. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. Secretary Blinken’s Call with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Pandor Submission Details Author: Africa Media from The Africa Regional Media Hub. More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact The Africa Regional Media Hub Facebook: Twitter: …


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2022 SA Car of the Year Reveal

The South African Car of the Year (COTY) category winners and official 2022 Car of the Year will be revealed throughout the day on 6 June 2022 via a Social Media Takeover. The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ), the founders and custodians of COTY, has selected seven members of the Guild to be the official “2022 COTY Takeover Team”. This unprecedented event will see these seven SAGMJ members being handed the reigns of both COTY and the SAGMJ’s social media accounts and given carte blanche to announce winners through whatever creative means they wish. “The Takeover Team was formed with a blend of SAGMJ members and includes newer members, established members, as well as a COTY juror and trainee juror. The reveal concept was decided after all COTY voting and scoring had been completed, so the inclusion of a COTY juror and a COTY trainee juror was extremely exciting to us,” says Graham Eagle, Chairman of the 2022 COTY committee. On 6 June 2022, commencing at 09h00, our Takeover Team will announce a category winner at 30-minute intervals, concluding with the Jurors Excellence Award and the 2022 South African Car of the Year. The identities of our Takeover Team was announced on all COTY and SAGMJ social media accounts on 20 May 2022. SA Car of the Year - COTY | Facebook SA Car of the Year (@sacaroftheyear) TikTok South African Guild of Mobility Journalists - SAGMJ | Facebook SAGMJ (@SAGMJ) / Twitter SAGMJ (@sagmj) • Instagram photos and videos CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. 2022 SA Car of the Year Reveal Submission Details Author: SAGMJ SA from SAGMJ. More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact SAGMJ Facebook: Twitter: …


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Audition fever: Tropika Island of Treasure wants you!

Tropika Island of Treasure is back and wants you to tell us what makes you smoooth enough to compete on the island with the All Stars! The hit competition reality show has taken South Africa on a smoooth wave of taste and entertainment for more than a decade, boasting lush tropical locations from the Maldives to Zanzibar, Mauritius, Phuket, Mexico, Jamaica, Seychelles and Curacao in the Caribbean, and it is back again. This year, the highly anticipated 10th season is bigger and better than ever before. For what is set to be its smooothest - the island themed game show has partnered with retail giant MR PRICE HOME for the auditions phase where hopefuls will be able to submit in person audition videos at a Tropika island themed audition booth that will be stationed at selected Mr Price Home stores. Catch some of your favourite All-Stars and some other familiar faces getting in on the audition action in the following cities: CANAL WALK, Cape Town: 20 – 22 MAY 2022 THE PAVILLION, Durban: 27 – 29 MAY 2022 SANDTON CITY, Johannesburg: 3-5 JUNE 2022 Look forward to re-enactments of some exciting island games and days filled with the smooothest and coolest spot prizes. The SABC 3 Expresso Morning Show crew will be tailgating all the fun and games with a live recording on Fridays at the live audition booths so bring your game face. Be in the know and never miss an update by following @MyTropika on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and lookout for the #Tropika to get all the latest alerts. “Tropika Island of Treasure ALL STARS will be giving many fans an opportunity to build their profiles, participate on the show to stand a chance to win a shared R1 Million plus spend time with their favourite celebrity – a once in a life time opportunity" Miantha Roux, Clover Beverages Marketing Manager. Auditions are currently open online as well, and hopefuls who are up for the challenge can forward their videos by Whatsapping their name to 082 857 8054 and follow the link to upload their …


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Dunlop Grandtrek AT25 Scores Another OE Win

Dunlop’s locally manufactured Grandtrek AT25 is OE (original equipment) fitted to South Africa’s newest bakkie entrant – the Isuzu D-Max, launched in April. The Dunlop Grandtrek AT25 is manufactured by Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) at its Ladysmith factory, where there has been ongoing investment in research, development and production to meet the stringent demands of the OE market. “The Isuzu D-Max is the latest in a line-up of vehicles to sport the Dunlop Grandtrek AT25, which is also specified as original equipment on the Nissan Navara (sizes 205R16 AT25, 255/65R17 AT25 and 255/60R18 AT23), as well as selected Toyota Fortuner and Hilux models,” said SRSA CEO, Lubin Ozoux. The new Isuzu D-Max (formerly Isuzu KB) builds on its predecessor’s solid reputation as a formidable off-road vehicle with a tyre specification that delivers top quality, safety and durability, excellent on-road performance, as well as great off-road capability. “The Dunlop Grandtrek AT25 is a new generation SUV/4x4 tyre that includes a strong side wall and a re-engineered tread design that improves mileage, reduces tread cutting, chipping and chunking, as well as rolling resistance. The Grandtrek AT25 also provides superior comfort and low noise generation,” Ozoux added. He believes that winning bids to produce tyres for original equipment manufacturers is not only good news for the local tyre market, but for the South African consumer, as it compels manufacturers to develop tyres that meet global standards and to think ahead. “Our OE footprint is growing steadily as vehicle manufacturers gain trust in locally manufactured tyres. OEMs generally choose a tyre supplier based on the company’s technical capability to fulfil the design and performance requirements, cost and risk to the project timing. Producing an OE tyre from conception generally takes 18-36 months and rolls out in line with the OEM’s launch programme. The OEM will be looking for tyres with specific performance …


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