Record numbers of men, women, and children from all walks of life and backgrounds united for the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa on Saturday, October 31. Thousands walked side by side, each step a tribute to someone cherished, a life loved, a battle fought. While the Big Walk set attendance records in Gqeberha, George, and Buffalo City, the event is about so much more than numbers. This was a heartfelt display of unity, resilience, and an unwavering …
The Carpet Stain Remover That Leaves a Bigger Problem
Gqeberha – A patch left after home carpet spot cleaning is not always the original stain. Dirt-attracting residue or colour damage can leave the owner facing a different problem, and True Clean is encouraging residents to explain what they have already applied before arranging a clean. The distinction is supported by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification’s consumer guidance. Its sections on home spotters describe residues that attract soil and products …
From a 5 KM Sprint to an Ultra: Punisher Sets Out Its Magaliesberg Obstacle Race Formats for First Timers, Teams and Fitness Clubs
The Hekpoort organiser runs obstacle races from 5 km sprints and night challenges to relay, carry, river crossing and ultra endurance formats. HEKPOORT, South Africa – The first obstacle race most people enter is chosen by a friend in a group chat. Punisher, an obstacle course race organiser based in Hekpoort at the foot of the Magaliesberg, would rather people chose the format that suits their legs. It has published its full obstacle race series, from short first-timer runs to long days …
ReAutomated Adds Robot Palletising and Case Packing Cells to Existing South African Packing Lines Without Stripping Out the Conveyors
The Kempton Park integrator retrofits robot cells, cobots, guarding and controls onto live packing lines, starting from a survey of the line already on site. KEMPTON PARK, South Africa – Plenty of South African packing halls still end the old way: a conveyor runs out at a pallet, and two people lift every carton by hand for the whole shift. The conveyor, the case erector and the wrapper are often still in good order. ReAutomated, a robotics integrator in Spartan, Kempton Park, has …
Old JPG on a Memory Stick? Vectorization Studio in Observatory Redraws Faded and Low-Resolution Logos by Hand
The Cape Town studio rebuilds logos from JPGs, scans, sketches and embroidery into clean SVG, EPS and PDF files for signs, vehicles, uniforms and print. CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Most small businesses only find out their logo is a problem when a sign maker or embroiderer asks for “the vector”. What they have is a 200 pixel JPG from an old website, a photocopy, or a sketch on the back of an invoice. Vectorization Studio, a hand redraw studio in Observatory, Cape Town, has …
Pretoria Ophthalmologist Publishes Guide on LASIK Economics and Clinical Value
PRETORIA, Gauteng – Dr Anesu Madikane, a specialist ophthalmologist operating in Pretoria, has published a detailed medical and economic advisory focusing on the cost variables of LASIK surgery in South Africa. The publication serves as an educational resource for patients exploring elective refractive surgery, providing clarity on technology tiers, comprehensive quoting, and long-term financial return on investment. Analyzing the Pricing Spectrum The South African refractive surgery market …
Tshwane’s Finance Head Raided by SARS
Statement by Ald Cilliers Brink - DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate: The DA calls on Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya to instruct the City’s legal representatives to withdraw their opposition to our court application concerning Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi and instead support our efforts to ensure that he faces an independent disciplinary enquiry into serious allegations of misconduct. This is deeply embarrassing for Mayor Nasiphi Moya and her ActionSA-ANC government. Yesterday, SARS …
South African Conquers Rats on the World Stage
One is almost tempted to say that South African expat Ian Fleming could become the Elon Musk of Rat eXterminators From Local Roots to Global Innovation: The Story of Ian Fleming and Vulcan Pest’s Genius Rat Trap Finally – a better Rat Trap Editor: This is NOT a paid for or asked for post. Forgive us if we get excited when we see entrepreneurs with South African Roots making real waves in countries outside our borders. They raise the profile of South Africa and, in a small way, that …
Years of Delays at Acornhoek Sports Facility
ActionSA is calling for urgent accountability and a clear completion plan for the Acornhoek Sports Facility in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, a project intended to provide sporting opportunities and recreational facilities for local communities. Project details indicate that construction began on 30 January 2018, with completion initially expected by 29 June 2021. Yet years later, the facility remains incomplete, depriving residents, particularly young people, of the sporting infrastructure …
Meshmaster Stocks Screen-Printing Mesh From 43T to 180T and Pre-stretched Aluminium Frames for South African Print Shops
The Germiston supplier sells mesh by count, pre-stretched frames from 34 cm to 120 cm, and offers re-stretching, tension checks and batch screen prep. GERMISTON, South Africa – Ask a screen printer why a print bled at the edges or came out patchy on a long run, and the answer often comes back to the screen rather than the ink. MeshMaster, a Germiston supplier of screen-printing mesh and pre-stretched aluminium frames, has put its mesh and frame range online for print shops across South …