A historic milestone was commemorated, as South Africans and Swazis gathered to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Number 43 Trelawney Park, fondly known as KwaMagogo. Once a haven for ANC exiles during the dark days of apartheid, the Masilela family home in Eswatini has now been formally recognised as an official heritage site – a […] ... KwaMagogo – Honouring a 60-year Legacy
A Testament to Democratic Progress and Economic Opportunity to Transform A Nation As the world grapples with the outcomes of the widely awaited meeting with Presidents Ramaphosa and Trump, it was a pivotal moment for the future of US-South Africa relations. It signaled whether the two nations could navigate their differences and strengthen ties, pa... SOCIAL JUSTICE AT THE CORE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S VALUES
Freedom Day commemorates the historic elections marking the official end of apartheid. It celebrates the principles enshrined in South Africa’s 1996 Constitution—human dignity, equality before the law, and the protection of fundamental rights. Long queues snaked through both townships and suburbs alike, as schoolteachers, miners and entrepreneurs s... FREEDOM DAY 2025: MILESTONES OF TRANSFORMATION
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
Johannesburg, 26 March 2025 – Brand South Africa, the official marketing and reputation management agency of South Africa, is pleased to announce the insights into the 2024-25 State of the Nation Brand Report. This was unveiled during a special event hosted at Constitution Hill on 25 March 2025, in collaboration with the Mail & Guardian. [&hell... 2025 STATE OF THE NATION BRAND REPORT
“People were running in all directions, some couldn’t believe that people had been shot, they thought they had heard firecrackers. Only when they saw the blood and dead people did they see that the police meant business.” These words, written by Petrus Tom in his book My Life Struggle, are part of his eyewitness […] Our freedom came at an enormous cost – the real meaning behind Human Rights Day
On Thursday, 6 February 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) at Cape Town City Hall. He began by honouring the fallen soldiers who served with dedication and congratulating the Class of 2024 on their academic achievements, recognising them as the foundation of the country’s future prosperity. He reaffirme... PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S 2025 SONA: A VISION FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S FUTURE
An era that seemed far and elusive six years ago has finally arrived. On Wednesday 19 June 2024, South Africans and the world over waited in anticipation to witness our rainbow nation’s embrace of the officiation and swearing in of President-elect, His excellency, Cyril Ramaphosa into the country’s seventh administration. Turning a new leaf in South Africa’s Democracy through the Presidential Inauguration
The 2024 South African elections were a landmark moment for many citizens, particularly first-time voters, who embarked on this civic journey with enthusiasm and hope. Among these first-time voters were Ningi Sithole and Mpumelelo Matunda, whose experiences highlighted the diverse motivations and reflections of young South Africans, participating i... Voices of Change: First-time voters share their experience of the 2024 Election
Freedom Day is a public holiday in South Africa that commemorates the first democratic elections held on 27 April 1994. It honours the heroes and heroines who fought for equality against the apartheid regime. “Freedom” in this context means liberation from racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination. Twenty-seven years into the n... Take a walk down history on Freedom Day
On Thursday, 25 March 2021, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in partnership with Brand South Africa and the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) launched a student storytelling interdisciplinary project. The project provides students with an opportunity to tell their stories of hope and resilience – inspiring those around them t... Storytelling and Literacy Promotion in partnership with the University of Johannesburg and the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa
This Human Rights Day, Brand South Africa is proud to collaborate with the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) – the largest trade union for teachers in the country and an affiliate of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) – on the ‘I am a school fan’ campaign. The aim of the initiative […] Recognising teachers for playing their part in shaping leaders of the future
Click here to read President Cyril Ramaphosa’s full State of the Nation Address for 2021. 210211 SONA 2021 FINAL President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address: 2021
Almost a year into the country battling Coronavirus, President Ramaphosa is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address(SONA), South Africa’s most important event in the annual calendar on Thursday, February 11 at 19:00, under the theme “Following up on our commitments: making your future work better”. SONA is called by the President in [&hellip... SONA2021 – Following Up On Commitments
To close off Africa Month celebrations, Brand South Africa and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, in association with Constitution Hill, are proud to present the Play Your Part Africa Live Stream Concert featuring South Africa’s songstress supreme Thandiswa Mazwai on the 30th of May 2020. The performance by Thandiswa Mazwai, and other legen... Brand South Africa and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, in association with Constitution Hill, present PLAY YOUR PART AFRICA Live Stream Concert Featuring THANDISWA MAZWAI
SWEET ART FACTORY cake tasting under a nationwide lockdown During the nationwide lockdown, many have gone online to vent their frustrations, while others are daydreaming of things they will do once the battle against the deadly pandemic Coronavirus is won. One of the things to do for Lerato Mopeli will be to order his own […] Finding innovative ways to sustain online presence
My Fellow South Africans, At midnight tonight, it will be exactly two weeks since our country entered into an unprecedented nation-wide lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus. During the course of these last two weeks, your lives have been severely disrupted, you have suffered great hardship and endured much uncertainty. We have closed [... MESSAGE BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON COVID-19 PANDEMIC THURSDAY, 9 APRIL 2020
South Africa observes Passover and Easter celebrations under unprecedented times. Usually during this period, thousands of South Africans embark on sacred and spiritual pilgrimages, however, this time around the script has changed. This is due to the nationwide lockdown implemented by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa as a measure to curb th... In faith we trust – Religious leaders in unison to curb the spread of Covid-19
By Roxanne Francis “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King The last few weeks have proven to be a very challenging time for countries around the globe, following the rapid and ill-fated spread of Covid-19 everywhere. South Africa went into a 21-Da... Corporate South Africa unites to aid citizens affected and infected by Covid-19
By Phindile Maduna The influx and proliferation of the global COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa since March 2020, resulted in President Cyril Ramaphosa declaring a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act. This further necessitated that the President make the difficult decision to call for a National Lockdown for 21 days [... The Show Must Go On: Creative Industries Innovate Their Approach Amidst COVID-19
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
