Hold onto your backpacks, Gauteng! Brand South Africa’s “Play Your Part” initiative is back, teaming up with Anele and The Club from 947 for the ultimate “947 School Invasion” – running from the 8th to the 12th of September. For 5 lucky schools, the team will be bringing positive vibes, fantastic prizes and a powerful […] Brand South Africa Teams With 947 to Inspire a Generation of Game-Changers
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
Talent that is not well developed, channeled and groomed may prove to be futile in the long run. As we’ve seen with most sporting greats, the display of their athleticism and talent has always been attributed to the early development and coaching that they’ve been exposed to at a young age. That is how champions […] Nurturing Talent at the Tsitsikamma Constitutional Awareness Campaign
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
This 5th edition of the Constitution Hill Human Rights festival takes place at a time when our country is in crisis and our Constitutional vision of social justice and human rights is being stretched to breaking point. For this reason, the theme of the festival is Seize the Power! Seize your power! Each […] The Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival is back! 24-26 MARCH 2023
South Africa’s Constitution is the first in the world to out-rightly prohibit unfair discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation South Africa is progressive on the rights and issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, queer/questioning, intersex and other (LGBTQI+). However, LGBTQI+ citizens do face man... SA’s Constitution 1st in the world to prohibit unfair discrimination based on sexual orientation
The South African Constitution is celebrated as one of the best in the world, set upon the values of human dignity, the achievement of equality and inclusivity as well as the advancement of human rights and freedom for all of its citizens, including persons with disabilities. A big challenge that people with disabilities encounter is […] ... Ensuring inclusivity and welfare for youth with disabilities
According to South African Human Rights Commission, Chapter 2 of the Constitution of South Africa provides that everyone has the right to have access to sufficient food and water. Citizens however, have a responsibility to preserve and save water so that it can last for many generations to come. As a country we continue to […] The preservation of water is everyone’s responsibility
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
The Constitution is the cornerstone of respecting the rights of all people living in the country. ‘The most admirable Constitution in the history of the world’, as said by Harvard Law School scholar Cass Sunstein is celebrating twenty-five years of its existence. In commemorating this momentous achievement, the South African Mint (SA Mint) a subsid... COINING OUR CONSTITUTION: ‘SA25 – CELEBRATING SOUTH AFRICA CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY’
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
By Mduduzi Malinga Brand South Africa partnered with the Siyavuya Foundation and Eastern Cape Tourism, for the third rendition of the annual SUV Challenge from 3 to 7 March 2021, in the Eastern Cape. The SUV Challenge seeks to promote road safety, tourism and empower rural communities in the province. This year the challenge kicked […] ... Brand South Africa joined the 3rd annual SUV Challenge in the Eastern Cape
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
09 NOVEMBER 2020 – Johannesburg – Brand South Africa has entered into a partnership with People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) to host a dialogue aimed at assisting South African women to use their voice and their strength by speaking up against all forms of gender-based violence. Other partners include Soul City Institute, Gauteng Office ... Brand South Africa to host dialogue on Gender-Based Violence in partnership with People Opposing Women Abuse
The tangible changes needed in society to achieve gender equality have been staggered and delayed, and now it cannot wait any longer. This is a continent-wide call, and an anguished demand, for more to be done because there is always more to do. By Nontando Mthethwa As a woman who is pursuing a career in […] [Opinion Editorial] Enough is still not enough when it comes to fighting for gender equality
Inspired by the idea that all South African youth must know about the Constitution and what it means for them – Brand South Africa and ACTIVATE! Change Drivers, will launch a youth month campaign, to promote constitutional awareness to inspire social activism among the youth, as the country tackles the CoVID-19 Pandemic. The campaign kicks [&hellip... BRAND South Africa and ACTIVATE! Change Drivers join forces to launch their Youth Month Campaign #Activateyouthpower #InspiredbymyConstitution
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
