TO ALL MEDIA/NEWS EDITORS 14 April 2025 STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON THE APPOINTMENT OF HIS SPECIAL ENVOY TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I hereby announce the appointment of Mr Mcebisi Jonas as my Special Envoy to the United States of America, serving as the official representative of the President and […] Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the Appointment of his Special Envoy to the United States of America
In the world of sports photography, few names resonate as powerfully as Pitsi Vincent Matlou, known to fans and peers alike as Vino Snap or “The Eye of God” PITSI VINCENT MATLOU: “VINO SNAP” – THE EYE OF GOD BEHIND THE LENS OF SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
By Zinhle Zikalala The 38th African Union (AU) Summit, concluded over the weekend in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and was a historic moment for Africa’s economic transformation and global trade relations. With the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations”, the Summit not only addressed past injusti... 38TH AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT: UNLOCKING AFRICA’S ECONOMIC POWER AND GLOBAL INFLUENCE
What started as a breakthrough in mending religious tensions many years ago, has evolved into a unifying platform for many people across the globe. However, let us give you some context and a bit of background before we jump straight into it. Back in the year 2000, Sean and Brendan Tuohey travelled to Northern Ireland […] PeacePlayers South Africa using Hoop dreams to build an equitable society
Nairobi May 27 2024 African countries need to trade in value-added and intermediate goods with each other and the rest of the world in order to address the continent’s developmental challenges. Platforms like the African Continental Free Trade Area ( AfCFTA) must also be used to strengthen value chains across various sectors. These are [&hel... Africa needs to trade in higher-value goods to aid development
By: Roxanne Francis Our film industry has been dubbed “Africa’s most globally integrated and diversified economy” and it’s easy to see why. The recognition and platform given to the industry at the 74th Berlinale: European Film Market (EFM) once again positioned South Africa as a favourable film destination. In 2022, the *sector contr... The Future of African Filmmaking Takes Centre stage at the 74TH Berlinale: European Film Market
By Sithembile Ntombela South Africa is one of the countries that has shown interest and intent in the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement. The Agreement is positioned as Africa’s greatest economic tool towards achieving the self-sustainability championed in the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and also as it pert... AFRICAN MADE: POSITIONING SOUTH AFRICA’S ROLE IN AFRICA’S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM’s) National Entrepreneurship Context Index does not seem to favour South Africa’s climate for aspiring business owners. The index, which measures the twelve entrepreneurial environment conditions (EFCs) that make up the context in which a country’s entrepreneurial activity takes place, positioned South Afric... Brand South Africa Ignites Entrepreneurial Spirit: Making it Happen
The Activism of 21 March 1960 in Sharpeville that catalysed the celebration of Human Rights Day today inspires us to not be apathetic to the scourge of Gender-Based Violence that remains a sharp human rights issue across Africa and the diaspora. The fight for gender equality has seen some progress in recent […] Brand South Africa and Africa80 Foundation to host a webinar: GBV – Worth the Fight
Famram Solutions founder and CEO Shamila Ramjawan and co-owner Daksha Ramjawan, recently handed over PrincessD Menstrual Cups to grades 5, 6, and 7 learners at MK Rampine Primary School in Blydeville, Lichtenburg, North West Province, South Africa. An educator from the school, Ms. Michelle Karsten, had made the sponsorship request to Ramjawan, whic... Play Your Part Ambassadors Keep Girls in School with PrincessD Menstrual Cups
By Katie Mohamed; CEO and Founder of W-Suite Women Empowerment platforms like W-Suite drive key dialogues around gender inequality and how equal opportunities engender empowerment. However, this is not entirely accurate. Equal opportunities are not enough. We all start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging requ... Embracing equity – One size does not fit all
The South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Grace Jeanet Mason has announced plans of more investments between her country and Ghana aimed at boosting trade volumes and intra-africa trade. Trade between Ghana and South Africa is already in excess of US$5 to 6billion annually, and available data reveal that as of November 2022, the top […] ... South African High Commissioner Pledges More Investments with Ghana
In today’s world, technology plays a crucial role in our daily lives, and with that comes the need for cyber wellness. Cyber wellness refers to the responsible use of technology and the internet to protect ourselves from potential online threats. This is especially important in today’s society, where online harassment, cyberbullying, and cybe... Play Your Part Ambassador urges citizens to be generous with their words through Cyber Wellness campaign
Without any stretch of the imagination, education remains the best tool for addressing South Africa’s great inequality divide. By investing in early childhood development, improving the quality of basic education, promoting access to higher education, and promoting inclusive education policies and practices, it is possible to reduce poverty, promot... Beauty Queen advocates for education as the best solution to heal the country’s societal divide
Two things stab at my attention from the title above: first and foremost, the preservation of women’s dignity. In our beautiful country, and no doubt, our beautiful and bold Africa, young girls miss school because of the biology of their bodies. An occurrence none of them have control over. We have heard countless stories of […] An open basket of infinite possibilities from the preservation of women’s dignity
Johannesburg [04/03/2023]- Anele and the Club are invading five schools around Johannesburg to ignite the spirit of ‘Ubuntu’ and bring it to life by inspiring young South Africans to contribute to positive change with the 947 School Invasion. They will be invading five schools over five days around Johannesburg, starting from next week Monday 6 [&h... [MEDIA RELEASE] Brand South Africa’s Play Your Part partners with the 947 School Invasion Initiative
Nothing captures the essence of why we ought to give more than this timeless Swahili proverb, clearly appealing for a cause that goes further than any other in building societies. For Musa Mathebula, Founder and Chairperson of Musa Mathebula Projects, no other commitment has meant more than leading a specialist non- profit organisation that has [&h... “Charity is a matter of the heart, not of the pocket”
By Mduduzi Malinga Brand South Africa collaborated with the Film and Publication Board (FPB) to raise awareness on emerging online social ills such as cyberbullying and the dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Safer Internet Day 2023 took place this month at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium, Gqeberha, with commemorations and learnings... Strengthening the fight against cyberbullying
“I am driven by a passion to ensure that our planet is able to remain our home for generations to come and our abundance of wildlife” says Miss Earth South Africa 2022, Ziphozethu Sithebe In the very dynamic world of purposeful pageantry, Miss Earth South Africa sets itself a part by elevating active […] Miss Earth South Africa 2022 lets us in to her heart and her head
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Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
