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 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
Your Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana, Your Excellencies High Commissioners of both South Africa and Botswana, Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Business Leaders, Distinguished Guests, Colleagues and Friends, Your Excellency, Mr President, I a... PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA AT THE SOUTH AFRICA-BOTSWANA BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
Your Excellency, President Alassane Ouattara, Ambassadors, Ministers, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, President Ouattara and I, together with our respective delegations, have just concluded very warm and productive discussions. It is a matter of great significance that President Ou... PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA’S REMARKS DURING A MEDIA BRIEFING ON THE OCCASION OF A STATE VISIT BY CÔTE D’IVOIRE PRESIDENT ALASSANE OUATTARA, UNION BUILDINGS
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will host the South Africa- Côte d’Ivoire Trade and Investment Business Forum. The objective of the forum is to provide South African and Ivorian companies with a strategic platform to engage on bilateral trade and investment opportunities in both markets, while simultaneously affor... SOUTH AFRICA- CÔTE D’IVOIRE TRADE AND INVESTMENT BUSINESS FORUM
On 23 – 27 May 2022, Brand South Africa worked together with the South African Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) to host the annual Africa Communications Week (AfricaCommsWeek) in Johannesburg. The objective of the annual collaboration is two-fold: To leverage strategic partnerships with stakeholders to promote the country’s Na... Africa Communications Week 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africans well on Africa Day, describing it as an occasion to reflect on our collective responsibility to further the cause of unity among the nations of the continent. Africa Day commemorates the founding in 1963 of the Organisation of African Unity, the forerunner to the African Union. “For us […] ... President Cyril Ramaphosa urges tolerance and unity on Africa Day 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the government and people of South Africa expressed his sincere condolences to the people and government of the Republic of Zimbabwe following the passing of Founding President Robert Gabriel Mugabe. President Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s first post-independence President, has passed away in Singapore at the age of ... PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA MOURNS PASSING OF PRESIDENT MUGABE
As we bid farewell women’s month, let us reflect on this year’s centenarian Mama Sisulu’s strength and resilience, and how young women are taking up the baton to stand against gender-based issues, evident in the #TotalShutDown march. Young women continue the legacy left behind by the great women of the 1956 Women’s march and amplifying […] ... A woman of fortitude – Albertina Sisulu
This year marked the 55th year founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), presently known as the Africa Union (AU), which is celebrated through Africa Day annually on the 25th May. Africans across the continent celebrated Africa day, an amazing milestone, and a journey all are proud of. Africa Day pays tribute to the […] Celebrating Africa Day with #BasslineFest
By Bulelwa Basse The commemoration of Africa Month is upon us, once again, and we have the opportunity to reflect on what it means to truly be an African. This, being an individual and collective exercise for many of us, recalls moments of both pride and a challenge: the pride of embracing our entire African […] Celebrating Africa Month: The Journey Begins with Us says Bulelwa Basse
By Phindi Maduna Internationally renowned, award winning South African Celebrity Chef, Culinary Expert and Food Critic, Siba Mtongana recently announced that she is collaborating with South African Airways’ (SAA) Air Chefs. Siba’s company, The Siba Co. will work in partnership with the South African national carrier’s in-flight catering facility to... Siba Mtongana takes South Africa to the World
Brand South Africa is proud to participate in the BASSLINEFEST in celebration of Africa Day. The BASSLINE FEST officially announces two of the headline artists for the weekend of 26th and 27th May will be none other than African greats Salif Keita from Mali, and pop phenomenon Yemi […] Bassline Fest – Celebration of Africa Day with two more headline artists announced Salif Keita & Yemi Alade
The month of May is recognized as Africa month – a time when the continent of Africa commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Celebrated on the 25th May since its establishment in 1963 – Africa Day as it is now known, marks […] Celebrating Africa Month
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
