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Local SHEroes take their passion and make it their mission

12 August 2020 by Alan

MyPR: Local SHEroes take their passion and make it their mission: Carina Bruwer This year has been a lot, and you don’t have to look far to see how – from teachers and nurses doing the most for us, to entertainers and bartenders having to find creative ways to survive – 2020 isn’t playing games. …

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Opinion | Rufus Woods: Girl with local ties wins national science prize

12 August 2020 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: Opinion | Rufus Woods: Girl with local ties wins national science prize: A young woman with deep connections to the Wenatchee Valley, Zoe Gotthold, has won a prestigious national science award — the 2020 U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize — because of …: “Cape Town” – BingNews French farmers plea …

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Local UNC grad teams with nonprofit to fight poverty

5 August 2020 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: Local UNC grad teams with nonprofit to fight poverty: He also studied in Cape Town, South Africa, helping an organization that works to integrate migrants and refugees into local society as well as alleviate poverty. If this were a normal summer, Cornett …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Can’t sleep? Maybe …

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Local female artist signed to Cape Town based record Label

31 July 2020 by Alan

MyPR: Local female artist signed to Cape Town based record Label: Sabrina Celine(21) from Brooklyn, Cape Town has a lot of untapped talent when it comes to RnB and Pop. Whether it be writing or producing, her talent pool is unmistakable. Sabrina recently signed to a record label in Cape Town called Show Killers Entertainment. …

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Informal settlements should actively participate in local government

31 May 2020 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: Informal settlements should actively participate in local government: The reason for so many violent service delivery protests is that people feel excluded from the decisions made on their behalf …: “Cape Town” – BingNews DA seeks clarity on ‘inconsistent’ non-contact sport Covid-19 regulations: The DA wants clarity on which athletes …

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Safeguarding consumers & local businesses during COVID-19 pandemic

5 May 2020 by Alan

Safeguarding consumers & local businesses during COVID-19 pandemic: It comes as no surprise that at a time when the country finds itself at its most vulnerable, there will be companies and individuals that will take the opportunity to profiteer for their own gain and take advantage of the current state of national disaster, finding ways …

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Chef Kerry Kilpin harvests local goodness in her home-style Spekboom Chutney

1 May 2020 by Alan

MyPR: Chef Kerry Kilpin harvests local goodness in her home-style Spekboom Chutney: Chef Kerry Kilpins spekboom chutney with lamb Chef Kerry Kilpin harvests local goodness in her home-style Spekboom Chutney Chef Kerry Kilpin of Tryn, the vibrant new signature restaurant at Steenberg, has taken local goodness to the next level with her Spekboom Chutney, her …

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COVID-19 And Cardiovascular Health: The Role Of The Heart And Stroke Foundation South Africa During A Local And Global Crisis

30 April 2020 by Alan

MyPR: COVID-19 And Cardiovascular Health: The Role Of The Heart And Stroke Foundation South Africa During A Local And Global Crisis: Our generally positive outlook on life, despite certain economic barriers, changed overnight with the realization that the coronavirus was literally causing havoc around the world. On 29th March 2020 it was reported that, globally, …

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The Venus Project: Watch local rock legend Wendy Oldfield

27 April 2020 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: The Venus Project: Watch local rock legend Wendy Oldfield: Tune into a live music session with the Venus Project to not only watch South African rock legend Wendy Oldfield but to support a greater cause.: “Cape Town” – BingNews ‘Mask diplomacy’: China’s mixed messages to struggling Africans give opening to …

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How local movie theatres are taking precautions against coronavirus

17 March 2020 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: How local movie theatres are taking precautions against coronavirus: Nu Metro said this roll out will be completed latest by Friday. Ludi Kraus, a spokesperson for the Labia cinema in Cape Town told Channel24 that they are open but are monitoring the situation.: “Cape Town” – BingNews Play your part, …

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What does local government recommend how to beat load shedding?

8 February 2020 by Alan

MyPR: What does local government recommend how to beat load shedding?: In a paper published recently by the Western Cape Government they recommend; “In the long term, it is better to invest in battery back-up or solar and battery back-up, rather than investing in a generator,” says Alan Straton from Straton Solar. This option of …

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Make notes in your diary: Local art exhibitions to look forward to in 2020

12 January 2020 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: Make notes in your diary: Local art exhibitions to look forward to in 2020: As Cape Town and Joburg ready themselves for the art year ahead, expect to see a jam-packed celebration of African artists The first bumper event on the art world calendar this year is the Investec …: …

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It’s the Festive Season, and a time of need for many. The Salesian Institute Youth Projects are launching a local and international appeal.

14 December 2019 by Alan

MyPR: It’s the Festive Season, and a time of need for many. The Salesian Institute Youth Projects are launching a local and international appeal.: The Salesian Institute Youth Projects educate and train youth at risk to become part of the SA economy The Salesian Institute Youth Projects (SIYP) of South Africa, is calling on South …

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Local students to showcase their skills on a global platform

14 December 2019 by Alan

MyPR: Local students to showcase their skills on a global platform: Samsung South Africa gives The IIE’s Vega students the opportunity to showcase their talent. Samsung collaborated with award-winning tertiary brand, Vega School on a Design Jam, which aims to give young South African designers the opportunity to showcase their design skills on a global …

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Government intervention aids local steel industry

11 October 2019 by Alan

Government intervention aids local steel industry: Government intervention following a decision by the United States to increase tariffs on steel and aluminium, has led to some relief for the local industry, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. : SAnews – South African News Neo Smart partnerships sought to help manage Eskom: Government has no plans to privatise …

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Local companies urged to deepen relations with Russia

25 September 2019 by Alan

Local companies urged to deepen relations with Russia: South African companies have been urged to deepen their relations with their Russian counterparts, given the demand for South African food products in the European country. : SAnews – South African News Neo Click here to submit your Cape Town News – free. Have you tried: Reach …

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AVK Southern Africa set to increase local and international footprints

12 September 2019 by Alan

MyPR: AVK Southern Africa set to increase local and international footprints: An AVK supervisor takes stock of valves for distribution. Establishing distribution channels into Africa has allowed AVK to focus on the entire SADC region and not only set markets in East and Central Africa Finding new local and international business opportunities following a technical …

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Cape Town Lens: Lizo “MC” Mgobozi, a Langa local who runs a walking tour of his hometown

8 September 2019 by Alan

A Cape Town Langa tagged image from photographer – KimNowacki as published on Flickr. Lizo “MC” Mgobozi, a Langa local who runs a walking tour of his hometown Image by KimNowacki Langa township, South Africa, July 27, 2010. Click here to submit your Cape Town News – free. Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth? Quick …

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Local jeweller launches butterfly inspired design range

6 September 2019 by Alan

MyPR: Local jeweller launches butterfly inspired design range: Introducing Metamorphosis, a unique line of jewellery designed with intricate detail and immense inspiration. Using white gold, rose gold and diamonds, designer and Jose Jewellers owner, Carmen Amdur, brings to life the transformation of today’s women in her newly launched range. “There is a strong human element …

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Local content inspires AVK’s international expansion

29 August 2019 by Alan

MyPR: Local content inspires AVK’s international expansion: South Africa’s local content directive has provided opportunities for AVK Southern Africa to export key valve solutions to Europe and the Middle East. The company’s range of locally manufactured resilient seated valves – an industry niche – coupled with an investment into local foundries to produce lost-foam castings …

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Cape Town Lens: Image from page 134 of “Monteith’s physical and political geography; in two parts. Part I. Geography taught as a science … Part II. Local and civil geography ..” (1875)

18 August 2019 by Alan

A Cape Town University of the Western Cape tagged image from photographer – Internet Archive Book Images as published on Flickr. Image from page 134 of “Monteith’s physical and political geography; in two parts. Part I. Geography taught as a science … Part II. Local and civil geography ..” (1875) Image by Internet Archive Book …

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Zindi rallies Africa’s data scientists to crowd-solve local problems

11 August 2019 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: Zindi rallies Africa’s data scientists to crowd-solve local problems: Zindi is convening Africa’s data scientists to create AI solutions for complex problems. Founded in 2018, the Cape Town-based startup allows companies, NGOs or government institutions to host online …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Side Entry: Few things spell new era …

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How can local football flourish without the support of its own city?

7 August 2019 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: How can local football flourish without the support of its own city?: I was at Computicket to buy my tickets for the eagerly anticipated derby between Cape Town City and Stellenbosch at the magnificent Cape Town Stadium when I was told it was moved to Athlone stadium as …: “Cape …

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AVK Valves Southern Africa helps water and wastewater industries meet local content

6 August 2019 by Alan

MyPR: AVK Valves Southern Africa helps water and wastewater industries meet local content: AVK Valves Southern Africa has a local content specification of 84% for a complete range of valve technologies for the water supply and treatment applications. AVK Valves Southern Africa is helping key players in the in the water and wastewater treatment sectors …

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South Africa: Local Governance Decline Not Surprising – OUTA

27 June 2019 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: South Africa: Local Governance Decline Not Surprising – OUTA: We operate from Cape Town, Dakar, Abuja, Monrovia, Nairobi and Washington DC. …: “Cape Town” – BingNews South Africa: Agrizzi Agrees to Pay R200K to Charity for Using the K-Word: We operate from Cape Town, Dakar, Abuja, Monrovia, Nairobi and Washington …

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JBay Winterfest and Corona JBay Open – Special Deals For Local Community

21 June 2019 by Alan

MyPR: JBay Winterfest and Corona JBay Open – Special Deals For Local Community: JBay – The JBay Winterfest incorporating the Corona JBay Open is just a few short weeks away, and everything is underway for another massive festival. On top of the best surfers and surfing in the world in JBay, as well as the …

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Nine chances to “win a cow” investment with local food brand

24 May 2019 by Alan

MyPR: Nine chances to “win a cow” investment with local food brand: Brand Lead for Knorrox, Mbali Ndlovu Photo: Mnqobi Zuma “Education is the most powerful weapon which we can use to change the world. The power of education extends beyond the development of skills we need for economic success. It can contribute to nation-building …

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