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SOUTH AFRICAN IDEAS GET R18.4 MILLION BOOST TO HELP CHANGE EVERYDAY LIVES! A prosthetic knee designed to make mobility more affordable. Learning support delivered through WhatsApp. A way to turn discarded plastic into materials for homes. These are just some of the remarkable innovations coming from South African entrepreneurs! At the 2026 SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards, 20 innovators received a combined R18.4 million in funding and business development support to help turn their ideas into solutions that could improve everyday lives. And the exciting part? These innovations are tackling real challenges faced by ordinary South Africans. From locally manufactured prosthetic technology and AI-powered learning support to affordable housing materials made from recycled waste, these entrepreneurs are showing what can happen when creativity meets purpose. The recipients will also benefit from 12 months of tailored mentorship and business support, giving their ideas a stronger foundation to grow. BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE BIGGEST CHANGES BEGIN WITH ONE SIMPLE IDEA. These innovations offer a hopeful picture of South African ingenuity: people identifying real needs, building practical solutions and earning the opportunity to take their work further. DISCOVER THE FULL STORY Read the latest positive news feature on Trustoria News & Information and meet some of the innovators working to make a difference. Full article: https://trustoria.co.za/article/south-african-ideas-get-r18-4-million-boost-to-help-change-everyday-lives #Trustoria #PositiveSouthAfrica #GoodNewsSouthAfrica #SouthAfricanInnovation #SABFoundation #SocialInnovation #SouthAfricanEntrepreneurs #DisabilityEmpowerment #TechnologyForGood #InnovationForChange #ProudlySouthAfrican #Entrepreneurship

BLYLEKKER TOWN GUIDE IS GROWING — AND WE'RE BRINGING SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY TO SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM! There's something special about discovering a beautiful town, meeting welcoming people and finding that perfect little place to stay. At BlyLekker Town Guide, we believe every town has a story worth sharing, every destination has something worth discovering, and every guesthouse deserves the opportunity to be noticed. And we're taking that vision to an entirely new level! Behind the scenes, we've been making some exciting changes, expanding our partnerships and introducing new ways for travellers to discover the places, people and experiences that make South Africa so special. Our growing online Town Guide is bringing together accommodation, local attractions, interesting stories, travel inspiration and the unique character of towns across the country. From discovering beautiful destinations and exploring provinces, to finding welcoming guesthouses and hidden local gems, we're creating something much bigger than an ordinary accommodation directory. AND HERE'S WHERE OUR GUESTHOUSE OWNERS BECOME PART OF THE EXCITEMENT! Your guesthouse, lodge or B&B could be the place someone remembers long after their South African getaway is over. We want to help more people find it, discover what makes it special and choose your accommodation for their next adventure. When you join BlyLekker Town Guide, you're becoming part of a growing tourism and marketing network designed to give participating accommodation establishments more visibility and opportunities for exposure. OUR ACCOMMODATION PARTNERSHIP INCLUDES: - Your own dedicated accommodation listing. - Exposure through our expanding marketing and social networks. - A verified business page on the MySA South African Social Network. - Additional promotional opportunities through our connected platforms. - Opportunities to feature in our developing town guides and tourism initiatives. And the best part? 0% finder's fees. 0% commission on bookings. Our program is available for a once-off annual administration fee of R300, plus only R100 per month which includes marketing. NEW TOWNS. NEW PLACES. NEW EXPERIENCES. AND SO MUCH MORE TO COME! We're continuing to grow, introduce new accommodation partners and preparing exciting developments that will bring even more opportunities to our tourism community. And while we're incredibly excited about what we've already built, what's coming next is an even bigger part of the journey! To every guesthouse owner, lodge operator and B&B looking for greater exposure, we'd love to welcome you. Your place. Your welcome. Our growing network. The question is, has your accommodation secured its place in the BlyLekker Town Guide? Explore our growing platform and discover how you can become part of it. www.blylekker.online BLYLEKKER TOWN GUIDE — DISCOVER SOUTH AFRICA, ONE TOWN AT A TIME. #BlyLekker #BlyLekkerTownGuide #DiscoverSouthAfrica #SouthAfricanTourism #GuesthouseOwners #AccommodationOwners #ExploreSouthAfrica #TravelSouthAfrica #LocalTourism #Guesthouses #BedAndBreakfast #SupportLocalTourism #TourismGrowth

YOUR BUSINESS DESERVES MORE THAN JUST AN ONLINE PRESENCE. IT DESERVES TO GET NOTICED! Ready to take your business to the next level? At Mysatech, we don't just build websites. We help businesses establish their brands, reach new customers and grow through smarter digital solutions. ONE TEAM. MULTIPLE SOLUTIONS. BIGGER POSSIBILITIES. Here's just some of what we can do for your business: - Professional Websites – Modern, responsive websites built around your business. - Online Marketing & Advertising – Get your business promoted across our growing network of platforms. - Business Profiles & Listings – Increase your visibility and help customers discover your services. - Logo & Brand Design – Give your business a professional identity that stands out. - Social Media Marketing – Professional promotional content, posts and campaigns. - Advertising Banners & Graphics – Eye-catching designs for your online promotions. - Custom Web Development – Specialised business systems, online platforms and digital solutions. - Ongoing Support & Exposure – Helping your business stay visible as our networks continue expanding. And that's only part of what we offer! With our Marketing & Advertising Packages, you can bring your website, branding, marketing and online exposure together through one dedicated team. Whether you're starting something new or ready to give your existing business a serious upgrade, let's talk about what we can build together. Your next customer could be looking for you online. Will they find you? Contact our team on WhatsApp: 064 616 4810 MYSATECH — BUILD. CONNECT. MARKET. GROW. #Mysatech #GrowYourBusiness #OnlineMarketing #WebsiteDevelopment #BusinessAdvertising #BrandDesign #DigitalMarketing #SouthAfricanBusinesses #BusinessGrowth #OnlineExposure #CustomWebDevelopment

IF YOU THINK YOU'VE SEEN WHAT MYSATECH CAN DO… YOU HAVEN'T SEEN ANYTHING YET! Something extraordinary is taking shape behind the scenes at Mysatech, and we're getting ready to take things to an entirely new level! Over the past few months, you've seen our clients receiving more exposure, our networks expanding, new partnerships forming and exciting developments coming to life. But here's the exciting part. We've only just scratched the surface of what's coming! We're making some of the biggest strategic changes in our journey so far. From the way we develop online platforms and promote businesses to how our growing network of services, partners and opportunities work together, everything is being taken to the next level. The recent revamp of our South African Social Network, MySA, was just one small piece of a much bigger picture. We're not simply expanding our services. We're changing the way businesses connect, grow and get noticed. And with that growth comes change within our own team. We're introducing new faces, strengthening our operational structures and changing how clients and businesses communicate directly with our core Administrative Team. Our Administrators are now taking responsibility for coordinating everything from website development and customised systems to marketing, promotions, client services and the many exciting projects currently underway. NEED TO GET HOLD OF MYSATECH? You can now contact our Administrative Team directly via WhatsApp: 064 616 4810 Whether you're an existing client looking for updates on the exciting changes underway, a business interested in joining our rapidly expanding network, or simply curious about the new developments, partnerships and opportunities on the horizon, we'd love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to our team with your questions, enquiries or ideas, and one of our Administrators will get back to you as soon as possible. And to every business owner watching from the sidelines, here's something worth thinking about. New faces. New places. New platforms. New partnerships. And some incredible opportunities that haven't even been announced yet. Our network is growing, our reach is expanding, and we're preparing to introduce businesses to a whole new world of possibilities. The question is no longer whether your business needs to be part of this changing digital landscape. The question is: HAS YOUR BUSINESS SECURED ITS SPOT? We have so much more to share, and some exciting announcements are just around the corner. Thank you to every client, partner and member who has been part of our journey so far. You're helping us build something much bigger than any single platform or service. MYSATECH — BUILD. CONNECT. MARKET. GROW. Get ready. Because what comes next is going to be something special! #Mysatech #MySA #BusinessGrowth #DigitalMarketing #SouthAfricanBusiness #BusinessNetworking #WebDevelopment #DigitalInnovation #MarketingThatWorks #BusinessExposure #GrowingTogether #DigitalTransformation #NewOpportunities

A New Week, A New Chapter, and Some Exciting Changes Ahead for Mysatech Happy Monday to all our wonderful clients, partners, friends and everyone who continues to support our growing network of platforms. We hope this week brings you fresh opportunities, positive moments and plenty of reasons to smile. As we head towards 1 November, we wanted to share a little of what has been happening behind the scenes at Mysatech and across our partnered platforms. Over the past few weeks, we have been making some important decisions about the future of our operations, our people and, most importantly, the businesses that have placed their trust in us. New team members are being welcomed into key positions, while certain existing roles and responsibilities are being restructured. These changes form part of a much bigger vision to strengthen our operations, improve how we support our clients and ensure that every part of our growing network works together more effectively. And while changes are happening internally, the real excitement is what they will mean for our clients. From 1 November, we will begin introducing the next phase of upgrades across our platforms, bringing new marketing opportunities, improved business exposure and a more connected approach to promoting the companies that form part of our network. Our vision has always been about more than simply offering a website, business listing or social media advertisement. We want to build an environment where businesses have genuine opportunities to grow, reach new audiences and benefit from the strength of multiple platforms working together. Every existing client will be contacted directly regarding the relevant operational changes, new developments and the exciting road ahead. One thing we want to make very clear is that these changes are being made with the future in mind. We are incredibly proud of what has already been built, but we also recognise that growth requires fresh thinking, stronger structures and sometimes the courage to make important adjustments. To every business owner who has supported us, thank you for being part of this journey. Your business matters to us, and the trust you have placed in our team is something we never want to take for granted. There is a great deal happening that we have not yet revealed, and we genuinely look forward to sharing more as everything starts coming together. 1 November marks the beginning of a new chapter for Mysatech and our partnered platforms. And we believe the best part of this journey is still ahead of us. Wishing everyone a wonderful Monday and a successful week ahead! Mysatech – Build. Connect. Market. Grow. \#Mysatech #BusinessGrowth #SouthAfricanBusiness #DigitalInnovation #StrongerTogether #NewBeginnings #SupportingLocalBusinesses

PRINTELLO IS GROWING, AND WE HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS TO SHARE There is something incredibly rewarding about watching a business grow, not simply in the number of products it offers, but in the possibilities it creates for the people who support it. At Printello, we believe that even the smallest item can carry something meaningful. A personalised gift can become a treasured memory. A beautifully branded product can help a small business stand out. A custom-printed shirt can bring a team together, celebrate a special occasion or simply allow someone to express their personality. And that is exactly why we are so excited about the direction Printello is heading. OUR PRODUCT RANGE IS GROWING Over the past few weeks, we have been working behind the scenes to expand our online inventory, introducing an increasingly diverse collection of products that customers can personalise, brand or purchase for their everyday needs. While custom apparel remains an important part of what we do, Printello is becoming so much more than a clothing printing business. Our growing collection includes personalised clothing, caps, bags, drinkware, travel accessories, baby and children's products, jewellery, home and lifestyle items, corporate gifts, hospitality products and a variety of other items. Whether you are a business owner looking for branded merchandise, a guesthouse wanting personalised products for your accommodation, a parent searching for something special for your little one, or simply someone who loves a thoughtful, personalised gift, we want Printello to become a place where your ideas can come to life. And we are only getting started. SOMETHING EXCITING IS COMING THIS WEEK We have been quietly preparing several exciting additions that will introduce even more possibilities to our growing product collection. Some of these developments have taken considerable planning, and we cannot wait to share what we have been working on. Over the coming week, we will begin revealing more about these new additions and what they mean for our customers. But that is not the only exciting news. PRINTELLO IS PREPARING FOR A NEW DIGITAL PARTNERSHIP We are also delighted to share that preparations are underway to formalise a new partnership that will create additional opportunities for customers to discover and order Printello products. Through this upcoming integration, online users will soon be able to browse selected Printello products uploaded directly within a social networking environment. Imagine discovering a personalised gift, a beautifully printed product or something useful for your business while exploring your favourite social network, with the opportunity to place your order directly from that environment. That is part of the experience we are working towards. This development represents an exciting step in making Printello's growing inventory more accessible, connecting our products with a wider online community and creating new ways for customers to discover what we offer. More details about this partnership and its introduction will be shared as preparations progress. BEHIND EVERY PRODUCT IS A BUSINESS THAT CARES. For us, growth is not simply about adding more items to a website. It is about creating more choices, listening to what customers need and continually finding ways to improve the experience of ordering something personal. We understand that when someone places an order, they are trusting us with something that matters to them. It might be a birthday present. A business launching its first branded products. A school preparing for an important event. A guesthouse wanting to create a more memorable experience for visitors. Whatever the occasion, we want every customer to feel that their ideas and their support genuinely matter. To everyone who has supported Printello, shared our posts, recommended our services or placed an order, thank you. Every order, every enquiry and every recommendation contributes to the journey we are building. The next chapter of Printello is beginning to take shape, and we are looking forward to sharing it with you. We invite you to visit our website, explore our growing product collection and keep an eye on our page over the coming days. There are some wonderful things on the way, and we would love for you to be part of them. Explore Printello: http://www.printello.co.za Email: orders@printello.co.za Printello – Bringing Your Ideas to Life in Print. #Printello #PrintelloSouthAfrica #CustomPrinting #PersonalisedGifts #CorporateBranding #BrandedMerchandise #CustomApparel #SublimationPrinting #BusinessGrowth #OnlineShopping #MadePersonal #SouthAfricanBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport #DigitalInnovation #ExcitingNews #NewPartnership #ShopOnline

TRUSTORIA – BECAUSE THERE IS MORE TO THE WORLD THAN BAD NEWS. Every day, millions of people open their phones, scroll through social media or visit news websites to discover what is happening around them. And far too often, the stories that dominate our attention are about everything that is going wrong. Conflict. Crime. Corruption. Tragedy. Division. These are realities that deserve to be reported. We should never turn a blind eye to the challenges facing our communities, our country or the world. But somewhere among the constant stream of negative headlines, we sometimes forget something incredibly important. There is still so much good happening around us. And those stories deserve to be told, too. There are ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Small communities coming together to make a difference. Young entrepreneurs turning ideas into opportunities. Businesses creating employment. Scientists making discoveries. Teachers changing lives. Individuals helping complete strangers without expecting anything in return. Every single day, people are finding ways to make the world a little better. Yet how often do we hear their stories? This is part of the vision behind Trustoria – News & Information. We believe that a news and information platform should do more than simply repeat the same headlines circulating across the internet. It should offer readers an opportunity to discover something meaningful. Something that informs them. Something that teaches them. Something that challenges their thinking. And sometimes, something that simply reminds them that there is still kindness, determination, innovation and hope in the world. Our focus is on developing a more carefully curated news and information experience, bringing together worthwhile stories, interesting knowledge, technological developments, business insights, community achievements and important events. Not every story needs to be breaking news to be worth reading. Not every headline needs to create fear to capture attention. And not every important development needs to involve controversy to deserve recognition. Sometimes, the stories that matter most are the ones that quietly remind us of what humanity is capable of achieving. At Trustoria, we want to give those stories a place alongside the important news and information that keeps us informed about the world. We want readers to discover subjects they might never have thought to explore. To learn about developments taking place beyond their own communities. To appreciate the achievements of others and recognise the potential that exists all around us. We know that building something meaningful takes time. It requires thoughtful research, careful selection and a genuine commitment to delivering content that offers value to the people reading it. That is the direction we are working towards. And we would love for you to become part of that journey. We invite you to take a few minutes out of your day and visit Trustoria. Browse through the different sections. Read an article that catches your attention. Explore a topic you know very little about. Discover a story that makes you stop and think. And when you find something worthwhile, share it. Share it with a friend. Share it with your family. Share it on your social media pages. Because sometimes a single story can inspire someone to pursue an idea, encourage a person going through a difficult time or introduce an opportunity that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. Good stories deserve to travel just as far as bad news. We cannot change everything happening in the world. But we can make a conscious decision about the information we give our attention to, the stories we help spread and the voices we choose to amplify. Let's make room for more knowledge, more discovery, more recognition and more of the good that deserves to be seen. Visit Trustoria – News & Information: https://www.trustoria.co.za Take a moment to explore. Read something interesting. Share something meaningful. And help us remind the world that, even in difficult times, there are still incredible stories worth telling. Because every story worth telling deserves an opportunity to be discovered. #Trustoria #TrustoriaNews #NewsAndInformation #PositiveNews #GoodNewsMatters #StoriesWorthSharing #SouthAfricanNews #CommunityStories #Innovation #TechnologyNews #BusinessInsights #KnowledgeMatters #InspiringStories #DiscoverSomethingNew #MakingADifference #SouthAfrica

Blog Restructuring and Trustoria Integration | 1 November 2026 System Upgrade As preparations continue for the major MySA system upgrade scheduled for 1 November 2026, we would like to inform our community that the platform's Blog section has undergone a complete restructuring of its categories. This forms part of the extensive development and improvements currently taking place across the MySA network. A More Organised and Comprehensive Blog Experience The previous blog category structure has been replaced with a more comprehensive and professionally organised system, designed to support a much wider range of news, information, educational material, industry insights and other published content. With the new category structure now being implemented, every existing blog article is being individually reviewed and assigned to its most appropriate category. This is a substantial process, and users may notice articles being moved between categories as our administration team works through the existing content. Preparing for the Trustoria News and Information Partnership A key reason behind this restructuring is the upcoming integration of Trustoria, our partnering news and information platform. As part of this development, existing articles from Trustoria, along with newly published news and information content, will progressively be incorporated into the MySA environment. This partnership will significantly expand the variety of content available to our users, bringing together local and international news, technology developments, business insights, educational articles, interesting discoveries and other informative publications. The objective is to establish a more comprehensive and accessible information environment within MySA, allowing our community to discover relevant content through a properly structured and organised system. Part of a Much Larger Platform Transformation The restructuring of the Blog section represents just one component of the extensive improvements currently underway. As we approach 1 November, several areas of MySA are being upgraded, reorganised and prepared for the introduction of new features and expanded platform capabilities. Our focus remains on developing MySA into a more advanced South African digital network, where social interaction, business opportunities, entertainment, education and reliable information can come together within one connected environment. We appreciate the patience and continued support of our community while these improvements are being implemented. The changes taking place today are laying the foundation for what MySA is becoming tomorrow. Further official announcements will follow as we continue revealing the developments leading up to the 1 November 2026 system upgrade. MySA System Administration Official Platform Development and Upgrade Notice #MySA #MySANetwork #MySAUpgrade #Trustoria #DigitalTransformation #SouthAfricanTechnology #PlatformDevelopment #ProudlySouthAfrican

THREE SOCIAL NETWORKS. ONE POWERFUL VISION. THE NEXT CHAPTER OF MYSATECH. Major changes are unfolding across Mysatech and our growing network of partnerships. What started as a vision to connect businesses, communities and technology is now evolving into something far greater. We are proud to announce an exciting new direction, bringing three distinct social networking platforms together under one connected strategy. MySA – Connecting South Africa. Our dedicated South African social network is undergoing major upgrades, introducing more advanced features, improved business exposure and new opportunities for our verified users and businesses. Mysera – Connecting the World. Our team is currently deploying Mysera, our fully operational international social network. This marks an exciting step beyond South Africa, expanding our digital vision to connect people, communities and businesses globally. Mysatech Social – Putting Our Clients in the Spotlight. Our third social networking platform will be merged with the official Mysatech website, creating an exclusive, professionally managed environment dedicated to Mysatech, our clients and our growing network of partners. Unlike MySA and Mysera, which will remain publicly accessible, monitored and moderated social networks, Mysatech Social will be publicly visible but closed to general participation. This creates a unique environment where our clients, their businesses, products, services and achievements take centre stage — without unnecessary distractions or competing content overshadowing their exposure. But the real transformation goes beyond these three platforms. We are strategically aligning Mysatech, our partnerships and our expanding digital services into a more connected ecosystem. From business discovery and digital marketing to social networking, travel, news and other innovative services, every development is being designed to strengthen how our platforms work together. These changes are not simply about launching new websites or introducing new features. They represent a fundamental evolution in how we connect, promote and create opportunities for the businesses that trust us. And while some of these changes are already becoming visible, much more is still taking shape behind the scenes. The future of Mysatech is no longer about what one platform can achieve. It is about what an entire connected ecosystem can accomplish. We are building towards that future, and this is only the beginning. Build. Connect. Market. Grow. #Mysatech #MySA #Mysera #MysatechSocial #DigitalTransformation #BusinessGrowth #SouthAfricanInnovation #GlobalExpansion #DigitalMarketing #BuildingTheFuture

Hello, I’m Charleen Goosen—better known online as Heksie – That Blind Mom. I’m a proud mom, content creator and TikTok influencer, sharing honest moments from everyday family life: the fun, the busy days, the cooking and all the little things that make a home feel like home. I’m blind, but that’s one part of my story—not the whole of it. I believe in living fully, embracing each day and reminding others that challenges don’t have to define what we’re capable of. I’m also a proud AMC Cookware Consultant. I love helping families discover cookware made to last, with thoughtful cooking solutions that can help you prepare delicious meals using less water, oil and fat—while letting the natural flavours of your food shine. Through my social media and advertising platforms, I enjoy connecting with people, sharing products I truly believe in and creating genuine content that helps brands feel closer to the people they serve. Here, you’ll find real life, real family moments, a love of cooking and a little bit of everything in between. Real life. Real family. Real passion. Quality that lasts. Follow along, say hello and share what you love cooking at home. #HeksieThatBlindMom #CharleenGoosen #BlindMom #FamilyLife #RealLife #ContentCreator #TikTokCreator #AMCCookware #CookingAtHome #QualityThatLasts