The South African delegation has returned from Brussels, Belgium, where it attended a two-day summit of African and European heads of state and governments, which concluded on 18 February. The delegation, which was led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, and its African partners have not come back from the 6th EU-AU summit empty-handed despite no... Can EU-AU Summit €150 billion package help Africa’s post covid-19 recovery?
The Government of South Africa has noted the announcement by the United Kingdom (UK) to temporarily ban all flights from the Southern parts of Africa, including South Africa from entering the UK due to the detection of a new coronavirus variant B.1.1.529. Whilst South Africa respects the right of all countries to take the […] South Africa responds to UK’s temporary ban of Southern African flights from entering the UK.
The private sector in South Africa is still very committed to playing their part in ensuring citizens are vaccinated. Earlier this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa met with key private sector CEO’s to work out solutions towards ending the destruction of life caused by COVID-19. Discovery Health, South Africa’s largest administrator of medical ... SA CORPORATES PLAY THEIR PART IN ADMINISTERING MASS VACCINATIONS
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is currently ranked in the top 20 largest stock exchanges in the world by market capitalisation, and is the largest stock exchange in Africa. Recently the JSE hosted a two-day SA Tomorrow Investor Conference, its flagship multinational roadshow that partners with stakeholders in the financial services industry.... BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT TEAM UP TO REPOSITION SOUTH AFRICA POST-COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccines have been produced worldwide to be used as protection against the disease and develop an immune response to the virus. Developing immunity through vaccination means there is a reduced risk of developing the illness and its consequences. This immunity helps you fight the virus if exposed. Getting vaccinated therefore means you are ... BE PART OF THE SOLUTION AND REGISTER FOR VACCINATION #PLAYYOURPARTSA
Government together with the private sector are set to begin the vaccine roll out on May 17 to ensure that the process is seamless and successful. This was after the rollout had been halted to verify whether the vaccine causes blood clots. Last month six women had developed blood clots after receiving the Johnson and […] SOUTH AFRICA’S PRIVATE SECTOR PLAYS ITS PART TO HELP THE COVID-19 VACCINE ROLLOUT
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Fellow South Africans, I address you this evening as we begin a new chapter in our struggle against the coronavirus. Earlier today the Deputy President David Mabuza, Minister of Health Dr Zwelini Mkhize, Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and I, received our country’s first consignment of COVID-19 vaccines. The consignment, consisting of one million dos... STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON PROGRESS IN THE NATIONAL EFFORT TO CONTAIN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Gift of the Givers is South Africa’s largest disaster response Non-Governmental Organisation(NGO) in Africa which provides 3.2 billion rands in aid to over 40 countries, and spanning a 28-year-old and counting legacy. “You feel the calling, you feel the need, you see the suffering of man and you want to do something. There’s a lot […] ... GIFT OF THE GIVERS KEEPS ON GIVING – TO BENEFIT FRONTLINE WORKERS
By Phindi Maduna Brand South Africa learned with devastation and disbelief about the passing of Minister in the Presidency and Member of Parliament, Jackson Mphikwa Mthembu on 21 January 2021 (aged 62). In a statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated Minister Mthembu succumbed to COVID-related complications. Emalahleni-born Mthembu realised his ca... Too Well Loved to be Forgotten – A Tribute to Minister Jackson Mthembu
By Mduduzi Malinga It is almost a year since President Ramaphosa declared the coronavirus pandemic a national disaster and announced a set of extraordinary measures to combat this grave public health emergency. South Africans are currently living in unprecedented times as the corona virus pandemic deepens and more regulations are put in place, the ... Brand South Africa urges citizens to support the bereaved online and remain safe
By Phindi Maduna South Africa’s chairship of the African Union has stood out considerably, mainly because it has taken place during the most challenging year in human history of a global pandemic (COVID19). Since February 2020, South Africa, as the appointed Chair for the year, showcased leadership in developing strategies that were designed to ben... African Union Chair secures 270 million COVID19 Vaccine Doses for the Continent
They say “Tis the season to be jolly” The holiday season is upon us, and as we celebrate with loved ones in these unprecedented times of a global pandemic, we are reminded of our spirit of generosity and Ubuntu as a nation. This year has left many scarred by unemployment, food security, gender-based violence and […] Share the spirit of Ubuntu during the holiday season under CoVID-19
On Wednesday 9 December 2020, Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize announced that South Africa has, according to scientific evidence, officially entered into the second wave of the novel Coronavirus. With the spiking number of CoVID-19 cases; over 20 000 deaths have been confirmed nationwide since the first case was diagnosed. This is against the ba... Brand South Africa urges citizens to exercise caution and vigilance as we brave the second wave of CoVID-19
In the State of the Nation Address in June 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa drew attention to the dire need to create a culture of reading in South Africa. He stated that if we are to ensure that within the next decade, every 10-year-old is able to read for meaning, we need to mobilise the entire […] A READING SESSION TO HELP CHILDREN UNDERSTAND THE CORONAVIRUS
By Mduduzi Malinga Ever since midnight on Thursday, 26 March 2020, South Africa was placed into a national lockdown as President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the urgent and drastic measures to manage the spread of the Coronavirus and protect citizens. The pandemic has brought stress to many people which has resulted in fear and anxiety. Many […... The challenges brought about by COVID 19
UNION BUILDINGS, TSHWANE 16 SEPTEMBER 2020 My fellow South Africans, Exactly half a year has passed since we declared a national state of disaster in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In that time, more than 15,000 South Africans have lost their lives to the disease and more than 650,000 have been confirmed as infected. Our […] STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON PROGRESS IN THE NATIONAL EFFORT TO CONTAIN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The Covid-19 pandemic has created conditions conducive for a perfect storm of three converging crises: a health crisis, an economic crisis and a societal crisis, all with stark consequences. Brand South Africa recently partnered with the University of Johannesburg’s Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) and Business Day on a dialogue that took place ... Recovery Strategies for Covid-19
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By Phindi Maduna Former national Netball player and national coach Dumisani Chauke, has always had a passion for sports. As a young girl she played basketball, soccer and netball; and, it was during her days as a professional netball player that she realised the important role that sports can play in the social and personal […] Dumisani Chauke ‘Pays it Forward’ amidst COVID19
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
