On 29 May 2025, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Board of Governors will be voting to elect the bank’s next president. African leaders say the vote will shape how the continent harnesses its human talent and attracts new investment for development. The winning candidate will succeed Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina, who will complete his second term [... SOUTH AFRICA’S SWAZI TSHABALALA VIES FOR AfDB TOP JOB AS THE ONLY FEMALE CANDIDATE
South Africa has achieved a significant milestone, being ranked as the second most literate country on the African continent, with an adult literacy rate of 95%, according to recent findings by Intelpoint Research. The rankings are measured by the percentage of individuals aged 15 and older who can read and write. Top Literacy Nations in […]... SOUTH AFRICA’S TESTAMENT TO DECADES OF EDUCATIONAL REFORM
The global gaze shifts to Shanghai Fashion Week (SHFW), where South Africa’s creative prowess takes center stage. Talent, innovation, and cultural storytelling define this moment as Brand South Africa, in collaboration with Development Reimagined (DR) and the South African Consulate in Shanghai, presents a showcase that is both artistic and economi... SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGNERS TAKE TO THE WORLD STAGE AT SHANGHAI FASHION WEEK
Are you a South African student looking to pursue higher education in Germany? The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Funda Germany scholarship offers a unique opportunity to achieve your academic goals. This initiative provides fully funded scholarships for South African students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD ... UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE DHET FUNDA GERMANY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2025/2026
In the heart of Limpopo, South Africa, lies the once-overlooked village of Gwakwani. Devoid of basic amenities, reliable cell phone reception, and internet access, Gwakwani was a community seemingly left behind. THE RISE OF GWAKWANI: SOUTH AFRICA’S FIRST SMART VILLAGE
South Africa’s journey towards land reform is rooted in over a century of profound land dispossession, racial segregation, and systemic inequality Unraveling the legacy of Land Dispossession in South Africa:
Lerato Dorothy Mataboge is a powerhouse in Africa’s economic landscape. As the newly appointed African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, Mataboge is at the helm of transforming the continent’s infrastructure and energy policies, ensuring that Africa emerges as a leader in the global economy. With over 23 years of experience in inter... LERATO MATABOGE: THE WOMAN REDEFINING AFRICA’S ECONOMIC FUTURE
By Mduduzi Malinga Gender-based violence (GBV) is a stark widespread challenge problem in South Africa, affecting mainly women and girls in everyday life society. Brand South Africa in collaboration with PrimeStars and other Civil Society stakeholders, have since partnered on an initiative named ‘What About the Boys’ targeting boys of... Brand South Africa collaborates with PrimeStars and other Civil Society stakeholders to launch the “What About the Boys”, a GBV Initiative
The Edenvale Lions Basketball Academy (ELBA) founded by Play Your Part ambassadors Edson Makavan and Byron Pinheiro, has over the past few years brought together young people from diverse backgrounds – who often have limited opportunities – to live out their passion on the basketball court. It all began when Makavan and Pinheiro identif... How the Edenvale Lions Basketball Academy uses sport to change young lives
Wena weNdlovu, Bayede! The country woke to the sad news of the passing of His Majesty, King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu on Friday. With messages of condolences flooding the Royal family and nation at large. A King close to his people and an advocate for unity, following a reign of almost half a century, succumbed to […] HONOURING ISILO SAMABANDLA – KING GOODWILL ZWELITHINI KABHEKUZULU
By Mduduzi Malinga As the world commemorates World Aids Day on the 1st of December each year, this is an opportunity for people to show support to people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. Meet Nozibele Qamngana, who found out about her HIV positive status in August 2013 […] Meet Nozibele Qamngana who was diagnosed with HIV in 2013
The Miss South Africa Play Your Part Ambassador Award celebrates a proud and patriotic South African woman that display a commitment towards active citizenship. This exemplary woman continuously invests her time and resources into initiatives that empower women on platforms that are aligned to the objectives of our National Development Plan. About ... Miss South Africa – Play Your Part Ambassador Award 2020
Brand South Africa was proud to collaborate with the MultiChoice Group (MCG) and other stakeholders last week in a virtual Gender-Based Violence (GBV) conference themed “Don’t be silent!”. As the World Health Organisation estimates that 12.1 in every 100 000 women are victims of femicide in South Africa each year. This is five times higher [&hellip... Don’t be silent! Gender-based Violence (GBV) virtual conference calling for a collective voice for action
By Mduduzi Malinga As we close off Women’s Month in South Africa, a reminder needs to be instilled in us all that South Africa has the most powerful women, who are innovators, form of inspiration, and heroines in their fields of work, be it sports, business, media, or academia. Maureen Audrey Mokena is a 66-years-old […] Health Care Practitioner Making a Difference
By Phindi Maduna August is celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa. Annual celebrations are important reminders that Women are central to resolving many of the country’s socio-economic challenges. Pheladi Chiloane is a young South African woman who is taking on this challenge by competing in the agricultural industry as a business owner and upl... Celebrating a Young African Woman’s Venture into Agri-Business
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing chaos all over the world and has seen people use different hand-washing techniques, retreat indoors and distance themselves from others in an attempt to prevent the spread of the virus. What happens to those who don’t have water readily available to wash their hands, who don’t have the online resources […] ... #LivingtheLegacy: NGO’s in South Africa making a change
This promotion is open to all South African residents aged 18 years and older. This online promotion runs from 22 May 2019 – 23 May 2019. Competition entry mechanics: Entrants must answer a question correctly, as posted on the Brand South Africa social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter). X5 correct answers will be drawn from […] ... #BASSLINEFEST Competition Terms and Conditions
Brand South Africa’s “Solve Your Why’s with an X” campaign launched in April to encourage citizens on the importance of exercising their constitutional rights to vote. The campaign focuses on the country celebrating 25 years of democracy in April 2019, a day which instituted a new dawn of democratic rule. With the message “Your vote […] ... Brand South Africa encourages citizens to exercise their constitutional right and make their X count
A nation that takes care of its destitute, is a nation that instils in its people the ethos of active citizenship, of Ubuntu. This echo true for the citizens of Makhanda (Grahamstown) who reached out to Gift of the Givers for over the water crisis faced in the area. Settlers Dam is at 13%, water […] Gift of The Givers Plays its Part in Makhanda (Grahamstown)
The nationwide movement that is inspiring and empowering all South Africans into active citizenship, received another boost today. Brand South Africa, under the #PlayYourPart programme, in partnership with IQbusiness, launched the #FlyYourFlag initiative at the IQbusiness annual Growth Confere... Brand South Africa AND IQbusiness partner to inspire patriotism
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
