#public-relations — Public Fediverse posts

Bidvest-owned Masterpack workers in Johannesburg strike over pay after wage talks collapse

Workers strike at Masterpack in Johannesburg. Photo: Seth Thorne / GroundUp Wage negotiations reached a deadlock on 21 August. The striking workers consist of approximately 30 members of the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/f5a88b7e7c72182a-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Old Mutual Insure incurs R376m Cape catastrophe losses despite underwriting profitability

Source: Pexels. The result highlights the business’s ability to maintain underwriting profitability despite elevated claims activity, offering a glimpse into how disciplined risk management is supporting performance in an increasingly…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/d09036e9179b9e96-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

BRICS finance chiefs call for reform of international financial institutions and cross‑border payment interoperability

Source: Reuters. "With the growing share of emerging market and developing economies in global output and growth, reform of global economic governance remains a consistent Brics priority," finance chiefs of Brics countries…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/b2af7cbd6dcee84d-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Megan Rodgers Appointed Managing Partner of CDH Cape Town After 11 Years Leading Oil & Gas Practice

Megan Rodgers, managing partner of the CDH Cape Town office Over the course of her 11-year tenure with the firm, CDH says Rodgers has built one of the region’s foremost Oil & Gas practices, which she will continue to lead. This will allow…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/562bdf0664f5c1b4-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Yadea and Spiro partner to expand electric two-wheelers through battery swapping in Africa

The partnership will see Yadea supply electric two-wheelers and related products for Spiro's markets, while Spiro integrates the vehicles into its battery-swapping and energy infrastructure. The companies also plan to develop two-wheeler…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/9186461f3f56a35a-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

South Africa study finds air pollution exposure affects invasive pneumococcal disease risk by bacterial subtype

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 14, 2026/APO Group/ -- Air pollution leads to different risk of bacterial pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis, depending on the subtype of bacteria a person has, new research suggests. The study…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/1db47bfe47009418-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

The Cocktail Conversation is Moving from the Bar to the Table

There was a time when making cocktails for a group meant spending most of the evening behind the bar. One drink at a time. One person at a time. One more shake, one more stir, one more garnish. You know how that goes. But the way we drink…

https://pressportal.co.za/food-and-beverages/story/k68v0gyunjokt2qyzdbn-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

The Conversation Continue: One Batch. Three Ways to Explore Flavors

What happens when you start with the same cocktail and change just one ingredient? The conversation around cocktails is changing. We’re becoming more curious about what makes a drink work, and increasingly confident about exploring those…

https://pressportal.co.za/food-and-beverages/story/t3k686ryw1x2gwl90kvc-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Fast 5’s Netball Durban North Regional - Ashton International College: Saturday 12 September

Danville Park Girls’ High School gave a rock-solid performance, claiming their third title in the Durban North Regional of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Fast 5’s Challenge hosted by Ashton International College on Saturday 12…

https://pressportal.co.za/sport/story/7gnlvy3e5hxgpudbr1y4-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Executor Law Demystifies the Timeline for Finalising Deceased Estates in South Africa

RANDBURG, Gauteng – September 14, 2026 – Families dealing with the loss of a loved one frequently ask how long it takes to wrap up financial and legal affairs. The reality is that formal deceased estate administration in South Africa…

https://pressportal.co.za/politics-law-arts-society/story/sfh14azlwtkxsr2y8ial-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Celebrate the arrival of spring. Pop open a tin of paint

Winter is loosening its grip. The days are becoming longer and warmer, and as colour returns to the world through bud burst and bloom, the urge to reset your space is setting in. One of the simplest, highest-impact ways to do that is to…

https://pressportal.co.za/fashion-and-lifestyle/story/rv1f55kzbgtomtdyxlwm-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Piet Kleinhans Returns to Havana Hills, Eyeing Wider Reach for Philadelphia Ward Wines

Havana Hills overlooks Table Mountain and the Atlantic Seaboard from its perch atop one of the region’s smallest wards, Philadelphia. Piet Kleinhans recently took over the reins as winemaker. With only two private cellars in the ward,…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/6a0f63adc7aca930-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Absa’s R5.1bn Financing Supports Newlyn Group’s Expansion of South Africa’s Freight Infrastructure

Source: Pexels. Newlyn Group is a South African developer and owner of port and logistics infrastructure, connecting ports, rail, warehouses and freight networks to improve supply-chain efficiency. The transaction comes as South Africa…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/f283e81eec00d600-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Air Products’ Flow Campaign delivers sanitary packs and hope to female learners during Women’s Month

Thabisang Primary School learners and teachers, author of “My PMS Diary” TT Mbha and the Air Products team. The “Flow Campaign” was launched a few years ago to address the dire need in the country for sanitary products for female learners…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/dc4bb0243c6345c1-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Sasol Urges Scientists to Solve Green Hydrogen Cost, Efficiency and Scaling Challenges for Power-to-Liquids

A drone view shows South Africa’s Sasol petrochemical refinery in Sasolburg, southwest of Johannesburg. Image credit: Reuters/Thando Hlophe/File Photo In his address, he said producing sustainable fuels through power-to-liquids…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/9486315299bfb9d5-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Absa opens Dragon Square branch with dedicated SME and international banking services

Source: Supplied. Designed around changing customer needs, the branch reflects Absa’s evolving approach to physical banking, combining technology with human guidance for more complex financial decisions. Its location also places it at the…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/710086db24429b3a-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

At Johannesburg Future HR Summit, leaders debate AI’s role in HR decisions

This was one of the central themes to emerge at the ITNewsAfrica.com Future HR Summit 2026, held at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, on 29 July. During the panel, “Future-Ready Talent: How Technology Is Redefining Recruitment,…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/a2e908b2272a27af-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Dell Technologies urges South African businesses to prioritise flexible, AI-ready and cyber-resilient enterprise storage as data volumes rise

Marc Layne | image supplied Dell Technologies closed the first quarter of 2026 as the world’s largest external enterprise storage vendor, with a 31.2% market share and 40.8% year-on-year growth,…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/e3f1a81f2ac1e3dd-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

When Conservation Becomes Part of the Safari

GREATER KRUGER, SOUTH AFRICA, September 2026, Bundox Safari Co. is bringing conservation into the traveller experience through its Live Wild & Conserve package, a five-day, four-night safari combining wildlife viewing with conservation…

https://pressportal.co.za/fashion-and-lifestyle/story/cv52d9ra0ekws737hj2r-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

fastjet Zimbabwe extends Airbus A320 capacity on Johannesburg routes through October and into December

Source: fastjet The A320 has been deployed on the Victoria Falls-Johannesburg and Harare-Johannesburg routes, providing additional capacity during key travel periods. A320 supports high-demand routes The Airbus A320 joined fastjet…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/67005031b74427a1-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Trump administration to lend Africell $100m through Export-Import Bank, countering Huawei in Africa

File photo: A man looks on as he walks next to a Huawei store in the Wangfujing street in Beijing, China, 8 July 2026. Reuters /Maxim Shemetov/File Photo The loan from the Export-Import Bank will "enable Africell to invest in the latest…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/a96ef51af9c78f2e-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Burger King and Toei Animation to launch limited-time Dragon Ball Super menu in South Africa on September 14, 2026

Burger King® is collaborating with the legendary anime studio Toei Animation to bring the cosmic energy of the Dragon Ball franchise multiverse straight to guests in South Africa. Celebrating the global popularity of the anime…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/fb34ea7f79f7bc3e-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

TUT students regain NSFAS funding after 182 qualification codes are corrected

Image source: fabrikasimf from Magnific.com The university effected the necessary qualification code corrections after the Office of Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim contacted the institution regarding the more…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/01495935d93b83a0-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Rocket Creative opens Rocket 2.0, an upgraded Linbro Park facility in Sandton

The company commemorated the move with an opening celebration attended by long-standing clients, manufacturing partners, and industry stakeholders. Designed to boost production throughput and scale capacity for large-scale brand…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/3b7beb9dc970e2cd-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Trailer Drops for "Noah's Magic Journey - The Fireman's Ball," the Fourth Installment in the Heartwarming Values-Based Series from MagiciansAndMagic.com

A boy magician, a rescue dog, and a fire that nearly stole the show — the next chapter of Noah's Magic Journey is almost here. Cape Town, 14 September 2026 -…

https://pressportal.co.za/leisure-and-entertainment/story/ker7i16lybtcmj2fn72c-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Bold Online Expands Integrated Digital Marketing Offering as South African Businesses Face a More Complex Digital Landscape

South African digital marketing agency Bold Online has evolved from its Google Ads roots into an integrated digital marketing company, helping businesses bring paid media, SEO, websites and digital…

https://pressportal.co.za/advertising-and-marketing/story/6b74aqeba1wxffqv9b9k-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Five-Minute Contract Check Using Acrobat Studio Saved Robyn R65,000 and Highlights Enterprise Document Risk

Robyn F, a busy salesperson, handles more than 50 documents in a typical month, including quotes, purchase orders, and the day-to-day paperwork her role demands. Scrutinizing agreements is, in effect, part of her job. So when her…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/2450b7ba07338e95-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Carlo Murison Reflects on Two Tone Global’s 25-Year Journey to Nearly 50 People

Carlo Murison is the CEO and founder of Two Tone Global. Source: Supplied. For most founders, that might have been the end of the story. For Murrison, it became the turning point for the next chapter. "It put us into a fight position to…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/829bcccefdaf0204-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

African Retail’s Next Leap: AI-Driven Autonomous Systems to Close Execution Gaps Across Stores, Supply Chains and Promotions

Blessed Hwaire. (Image supplied) In a market predicted to grow to $1.275-bn by 2031, consumers are more connected and digitally sophisticated than ever, mobile phones shape how people discover products, compare prices…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/9dc374f5ba47bdde-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica

Bellville and Somerset West hospitals earn Cure Day Group’s first four-year COHSASA accreditation

A smile and a high-four wave – the first four-year Cohsasa accreditation – from all the hardworking staff at Cure Day Hospitals Somerset West. Back row: Katrina Jeftha, Cecelia Pace, Marietjie Engelbrecht, Chantal Adams, Nancy Hendricks,…

https://pressportal.co.za/stream/story/f50c888a2837893e-20260914.html

#pressrelease #AfricaNewsroom #bizcommunity #publicrelations #africa #southafrica