MySA will always remain South Africa’s dedicated social network, built for South African users, communities and verified businesses. As Tome Technologies expands onto the global stage, we’re developing more advanced technology and new ways for our platforms to work together. Those developments will also strengthen the South African MySA experience, bringing more powerful features and new opportunities to our verified users and businesses here at home. South Africa will keep its own dedicated MySA environment, shaped around our local community. At the same time, our users will benefit from the advances we’re building as we grow—creating a more connected, dynamic online experience than ever before. We’ll be sharing the journey as we build. Follow along for previews of what’s coming to MySA and the wider Mysatech network. #MySA #SouthAfrica #TomeTechnologies #Mysatech #DigitalInnovation #VerifiedBusinesses #OnlineExperience #BuildInPublic

Something is starting to take shape at Bizora — and it’s happening fast. By tomorrow, more than 50 verified businesses, brands and organisations will already be listed on the new Bizora platform. And this is only the beginning. Every day, new profiles are being added, new categories are filling up, and Bizora is steadily becoming what we set out to build: a curated South African business directory where people can discover real businesses in a cleaner, more trusted environment. We’re not interested in simply filling a website with thousands of random listings. We want to build something useful. A place where quality businesses can be found. Where verified entities can stand out. Where local companies, growing brands, service providers and innovative platforms can gain another meaningful point of visibility online. With the powerful partnership between Bizora and Mysatech, verified Mysatech clients and partners are now being progressively onboarded and showcased across the directory — and the number is growing almost daily. 50+ verified entities by tomorrow. Then 100. Then hundreds more across South Africa. The website you’re seeing today is only the foundation of what Bizora is becoming. We’re building. We’re listing. We’re growing. And South Africa is only starting to see it. #Bizora #BusinessDirectory #SouthAfricanBusiness #VerifiedBusiness #LocalBusiness #BusinessDiscovery #Mysatech #SupportLocal #SouthAfrica #GrowingTogether

There comes a point in every company's journey where the small changes people see on the outside begin to reveal something much bigger happening behind the scenes. Mysatech has reached that point. Over the past few months, people have seen new businesses being onboarded, new platforms appearing, new partnerships being announced and our network steadily expanding. What the public is seeing, however, is only a fraction of what is actually being built. Mysatech is moving beyond the traditional idea of a marketing company. We are building a connected digital environment where technology, marketing, social networking, business discovery, data and real measurable exposure work together. Our expansion with MySA — South Africa's home-grown social networking platform — is only one part of that strategy. We have now also strengthened the bridge between Mysatech and platforms such as Bizora, where our verified clients and partners are being onboarded into a curated business discovery environment, giving them another place to be found, discovered and promoted. And this is only the beginning. Behind this expansion is the formal technical backing and collaboration of an established software engineering firm that houses some of the most advanced minds in the industry, giving Mysatech the ability to develop, integrate and expand technology at a pace that would normally take a marketing company years to achieve. That changes what is possible. But there is something else that I believe matters even more. We don't want businesses to simply take our word for it. We want them to see the results. The screenshots accompanying this post come directly from the same analytics environment available to businesses within our network. One example is from one of our smaller pages. Just 2 posts generated 10,729 views, averaging more than 5,300 views per post. The second snapshot provides a completely different perspective on the scale being created through one of our network environments: 215 posts. 3,024,966 total views. 4,290 reactions. 181 comments. More than 14,000 average views per post. That is the difference between simply saying that marketing is happening and being able to show a business what its exposure actually looks like. Our verified business owners are not expected to sit back wondering whether somebody posted something somewhere. They can see their analytics. They can see the reach. They can see the engagement. They can see how their presence is developing. And as the Mysatech ecosystem continues to connect with platforms such as MySA, Bizora and our growing network of digital partners, those opportunities for discovery become increasingly powerful. We have said from the beginning that when our team contacts a business owner, we are not simply trying to sell another Facebook post or another website. We are offering businesses a position inside a growing digital network. Our ambition is much larger than creating advertisements. It is about building the infrastructure through which South African businesses can be found, promoted, connected and measured. The numbers are beginning to speak for themselves. And we are only getting started. So perhaps the question for business owners is no longer simply: "Am I doing marketing?" The better question might be: Is the marketing I am paying for actually giving my business measurable exposure — and can I see the proof? Because in the digital world that is now developing around us, simply being online will no longer be enough. You need to be where people are discovering what comes next. Sibusiso Khumalo Chief Executive Officer — Mysatech Build. Connect. Market. Grow. #Mysatech #MySA #Bizora #SouthAfricanBusiness #DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #MarketingAnalytics #BusinessExposure #DigitalTransformation #SupportLocalBusiness

Behind the scenes, we are now moving into the final design and platform adjustments for the new and improved Bizora— and this next chapter is going to be about much more than simply listing businesses. As part of our growing partnership with Mysatech, Bizora will become an exclusive discovery environment for verified clients and trusted partners connected to the Mysatech network. That means the businesses you discover through Bizora will not simply be random names added to another crowded directory. They will form part of a growing, connected network of businesses that are actively building their digital presence, improving their visibility and positioning themselves to be discovered by more people. For Mysatech clients, this means something important too: Your visibility is growing beyond a single website, profile or business page. Verified Mysatech clients and partners will be listed across Bizora as part of this expanding digital ecosystem — creating another powerful place for customers to find, explore and connect with South African businesses. We are making the final changes now. A cleaner Bizora. A smarter Bizora. A more connected Bizora. And very soon, you will see exactly what we have been building. Bizora is changing — and the businesses growing with us are coming along for the journey. #Bizora #Mysatech #SouthAfricanBusiness #BusinessDirectory #VerifiedBusiness #LocalBusiness #BusinessGrowth #DigitalVisibility

At ICE One, we believe every woman deserves the opportunity to thrive in an environment where she feels valued, protected and supported. Just as clean water is essential to life, respect, dignity and opportunity are essential to creating stronger communities. Women are the caregivers, professionals, entrepreneurs, mothers, daughters, leaders and everyday heroes who help keep families, businesses and communities moving forward. Their contribution cannot be measured by a single role or title. ICE One proudly stands alongside the women who continue to inspire change, overcome challenges and create better futures for those around them. Because supporting women is not something that should happen only on a particular day — it should be reflected in the way we listen, respect, protect and uplift one another every day. Pure water. Strong communities. Empowered women. #ICEOne #SupportWomen #WomenOfStrength #WomenWhoInspire #EmpowerWomen #RespectWomen #StrongerCommunities #WaterForLife #CleanWater #BuildingBetterFutures #SouthAfrica

At ICE Holdings, we believe strength is not defined by position, title or circumstance — it is found in courage, resilience, determination and the ability to keep moving forward. Today, we stand in support of the women who lead, protect, build, inspire, nurture and shape the world around us. The women in our workplaces, our homes, our communities and across every industry deserve more than recognition — they deserve respect, opportunity, safety and an equal voice. Behind every role is a woman with a story, a purpose and the power to make a difference. As a group committed to building stronger businesses, safer environments and better futures, ICE Holdings will continue to support a culture where women are valued, heard and empowered to succeed. Respect her strength. Support her journey. Empower her future. #ICEHoldings #WomenOfStrength #EmpowerWomen #SupportWomen #WomenInBusiness #WomenWhoLead #Respect #Strength #Empowerment #StrongerTogether #BuildingBetterFutures #SouthAfrica

Your business deserves more than just another post. It deserves to be seen. At Mysatech, our collaboration with MySA – South Africa’s growing social network is about something much bigger than simply creating another place for businesses to advertise. It is about building an ecosystem where South African businesses can connect, grow, gain exposure and reach audiences beyond the people already following their own pages. And the numbers are beginning to speak for themselves. The MySA platform has already recorded: 1,327,417 total visits 67,084 visits this month 4,491 visits in a single day 11,938 posts 1,295 business and community pages 2,531 comments 10,421 messages More than 300,000 platform notifications And this is only the beginning. Now think about your own business for a moment. You can publish another post on your Facebook page and hope that your existing followers see it. You can place another advert in a local classified group where hundreds of other businesses are competing for attention. But ask yourself a different question: What happens when your business becomes part of a growing network generating this level of activity? That is where the collaboration between Mysatech and MySA becomes so powerful. We are not simply helping businesses “make posts”. We are working to place businesses inside a much broader digital marketing ecosystem — supported by business profiles, content promotion, cross-platform sharing, marketing assistance and continued exposure. And we are deliberately keeping our packages affordable, because we believe meaningful digital exposure should not be reserved for companies with enormous marketing budgets. Whether you are a small business trying to find your first new customers, an established company wanting greater visibility, or a growing brand looking for a stronger digital presence, our objective remains the same: Help your business get seen by more people. Help your business reach new audiences. Help your business build stronger visibility. Help your business grow. The most exciting part? These numbers are not where we are finishing. They are where we are starting. More businesses are joining. More platforms are connecting. More content is being distributed. More audiences are being reached. And the pace is increasing. South African businesses deserve marketing solutions that are practical, accessible and built around real opportunities for exposure. That is what Mysatech × MySA is working to create. Build. Connect. Market. Grow. #Mysatech #MySA #SouthAfricanBusiness #DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #SupportLocalBusiness #SmallBusinessSA #MarketingSouthAfrica #BusinessExposure #GrowYourBusiness #SouthAfrica #BuildConnectMarketGrow

A strong partnership is not just about putting two names next to each other. It is about combining the right strengths to build something better. That is exactly what we are doing through the strategic partnership between Tomé Technologies and Mysatech. Our software engineering team is now working more closely with Mysatech to cross-merge selected parts of our core platform frameworks into the systems, platforms and digital environments being developed for their clients and partners. The goal is simple — take what is already working, strengthen it, and introduce more advanced technology where it can make a real difference. This means more powerful systems, smarter integrations, better scalability, stronger performance and access to technologies that would normally sit behind much larger enterprise-level platforms. What makes this exciting is that it does not stop with one industry. As Mysatech continues expanding into different sectors, our team will be there behind the scenes helping engineer the technology needed to support that growth. From education and security to business services, property, tourism, marketing, private platforms and completely new digital ecosystems, the intention is to build technology that can adapt to the industry rather than force every industry into the same mould. And just as importantly, Mysatech’s partners are part of that journey too. Where it makes sense, those partner platforms will also be able to benefit from the same advanced frameworks, integrations and engineering capabilities being introduced across the wider network. For Tomé Technologies, this is the kind of work we enjoy most — taking strong ideas, combining the right systems and helping turn them into platforms that can go much further than originally planned. There is a lot more coming from this partnership, and some of the most interesting work is only just beginning. #TomeTechnologies #Mysatech #SoftwareEngineering #TechnologyPartnership #DigitalTransformation #PlatformDevelopment #SystemIntegration #BusinessTechnology #Innovation #SouthAfrica #FutureReady

South Africa is about to experience a new way to discover what is around them. Locator is moving into alignment with Mysatech, and very soon the platform will begin showcasing Mysatech clients across a growing interactive discovery environment designed to make finding businesses, services, schools, organisations and useful places far easier. This is more than placing another business name on another directory. Locator is being built around the way people actually search today — by location, category, relevance and what they need in that moment. It brings together maps, information, services and local discovery into one connected platform that helps people not only find a place, but understand what is available there. For Mysatech clients, this means another powerful layer of visibility is coming. For users, it means a completely different way to explore South Africa online. One platform. More information. Better discovery. Stronger connections. And this is only the beginning of what Locator is becoming. Locator — Your Interactive 3D World. #Locator #Mysatech #SouthAfrica #BusinessDiscovery #LocalDiscovery #FindLocal #DigitalTransformation #BusinessVisibility #SouthAfricanBusiness #InteractivePlatform #ExploreSouthAfrica #FindExploreConnect

Research shows that nearly every fermented food studied, from dairy and soy to rice, garlic, ginseng, and even kimchi, offers measurable protection for the brain. Across 45 studies, fermented foods consistently reduced stress hormones, improved memory and learning, and shielded neurons from the processes that lead to cognitive decline. These benefits weren’t tied to any single culture or food category; they appeared repeatedly across all types, highlighting fermentation itself as the key factor. One of the most surprising discoveries is that fermentation can completely flip the impact a food has on the brain. In one study, high tofu intake was associated with poorer memory, while tempeh, the fermented version of soy, was linked to better memory in older adults. This striking contrast shows what fermentation actually does: it creates bioactive compounds such as GABA, antioxidant peptides, and anti-inflammatory molecules that directly support neuroplasticity and help protect against oxidative stress and amyloid buildup associated with Alzheimer’s. Fermentation turns everyday foods into powerful protectors of the brain. By lowering cortisol and preserving neurons from degeneration, these traditional foods function as natural shields for long-term cognitive health. What makes this especially interesting is the connection between fermented foods, the gut, and the brain. Fermentation can change the chemical and microbial profile of a food, producing metabolites and other compounds that may influence the gut-brain axis. Researchers are increasingly interested in how this two-way communication system between the digestive system and brain may affect stress responses, inflammation, mood, and cognitive function. And you don’t necessarily need to completely change your diet to start eating more fermented foods. Yogurt can be added to breakfast. Kefir can be used in smoothies. Kimchi or sauerkraut can be served alongside a meal. Tempeh can replace other protein sources in certain dishes. The point isn’t that one fermented food is a magic solution. It’s that regularly including a variety of fermented foods may be one simple way to add potentially beneficial compounds to an already balanced diet. There’s also an important distinction people often miss: not every fermented product contains live microorganisms by the time you eat it. Processing methods such as heating or pasteurization can reduce or eliminate live cultures. But that doesn’t necessarily make the food nutritionally worthless, because fermentation can also create compounds and alter nutrients before those processing steps occur. And none of this means fermented foods can prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease on their own. Brain health is influenced by many factors, including overall diet, physical activity, sleep, cardiovascular health, genetics, and age. The research is compelling because fermented foods may represent another piece of that much larger puzzle. For something humans have been doing to food for thousands of years, fermentation is turning out to be remarkably interesting from a modern neuroscience perspective. Here’s the question: What fermented food do you eat most often? Yogurt? Kimchi? Kefir? Tempeh? Sauerkraut? Something else? Drop yours in the comments, I’m curious which one is most common. And save this post for the next time you’re thinking about what to eat for long-term brain health. Then send this to the person you know who eats yogurt, kimchi, kefir, or sauerkraut all the time. They might have another reason to keep eating it. One final question: If you could only keep ONE fermented food in your diet for the rest of your life, which one are you choosing?