Kagiso Bonoko The festive season is a time for family, friends, and loved ones. As we head to what many call a silly season, there will be a high rate of travel within the country and outside the country’s borders. This brings up an issue that has troubled the South African government since […] South Africa’s Improved Border Management Initiatives Bear Fruit
In a world where globalisation is at the forefront, where cultures intertwine and boundaries blur, Roedean School (SA) stands as a beacon of national pride, proudly soaring the South African flag in international skies. Roedean school (SA) is a renowned all-girls’ school with a rich heritage and an all-round educational excellence institutio... Roedean School (SA) showcases their musical prowess in the USA
A high-level South African delegation, comprising the country’s leading academic and business stakeholders, actively participated in the World Economic Forum’s 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) held in Tianjin, China from June 27-29, 2023. Colloquially referred to as “Summer Davos”, this influential meeting of over 1,500 global ... SOUTH AFRICAN LEADERS ATTEND “SUMMER DAVOS” IN TIANJIN South African Business and Technology Research Leaders Contribute to the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2023
“This is an exciting time to be a Global South African and there’s no time like the present to become part of a movement and community that is committed to positioning South Africa as a competitive global player,” so said Acting Chief Marketing Officer at Brand South Africa, Ms Thoko Modise, at the livestream launch […] ... Brand South Africa launches Global South Africans platform
Perth, Australia, February 18, 2020 – Brand South Africa is rolling out the country’s 2020 international programme to attract and develop a network of citizens living and working in Australia. Dubbed, the Global South Africans Programme, the platform aims to inspire South African expats from business to government to ordinary citizens – to co... South Africa to draw expat goodwill and expertise in Australia
South African cuisine takes centre stage at a restaurant in London. Situated near Buckingham Palace, bbar serves everything from boerewors to bunny chow. Compiled by Priya Pitamber A hop and a skip away from Buckingham Palace in London lies bbar, a cocktail bar and restaurant offering an array of South African dishes. Think bobotie springrolls, [&h... Londoners get a taste of South African food
Listening is important and reading is essential. These are just a few lessons Lidudumalingani Mqombothi gained on his journey as a writer. He won the 17th annual Caine Prize for African Writing for his short story Memories We Lost earlier this month. Mqombothi believes he is a vessel, an instrument to tell precious stories. When […] South African author shares lessons after winning Caine Prize
Homecoming Revolution is in New York for a Speed Meet. It will use Heritage Day to remind Africans living in the US why home is where the heart is. Starting with a gala dinner, followed by a day of networking, it will feature celebrities, African professionals and top employers back home. Brain gain company celebrates African heritage in New York
A painting by one of South Africa’s notable artists, Irma Stern, has been discovered in a flat in London. Valued at £1-million, the painting is historically significant because it was auctioned to raise funds for the trial of Nelson Mandela and others accused of treason. South African painting was used as noticeboard
East and tropical Southern Africa yielded the greatest number of new plant species in 2009, according to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which celebrated 250 years of existence last year and has just released its anniversary report. Kew shows Africa’s plant wealth
South African healthcare insurer Discovery has announced its intention to expand into China with the acquisition of a 24.99% stake in Ping An Health Insurance. Discovery in Chinese acquisition
Africa is set for a new revolution – in broadband. Twelve new undersea cables planned for the next two years will quintuple the continent’s bandwidth, reduce the number of unconnected coastal countries from 19 to one, and drop tariffs by 72%. African broadband to rise 500%
Prominent South African novelist Andre Brink has won the African regional leg of the Commonwealth Writers Best Book Award for The Other Side of Silence, published last year. Brink, who has authored a number of award-winning novels over the past three decades, joins an impressive list of past South African winners. Andre Brink wins top writers’ prize
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit