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
President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa is, at the invitation of His Majesty, King Charles III, conducting a State Visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) from 22 to 23 November 2022. Royal State Visits are in the furtherance of bilateral relations and as a symbol of respect and of the […] President embarks on a state visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Presidency hereby invites nominations for candidates to serve as trustees of the Brand South Africa Trust. Brand South Africa is a Schedule 3A public entity and a Trust established in terms of the Trust Property Control Act, No. 57 of 1988 to develop and implement proactive and co-ordinated marketing, communication and reputation managem... CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF BRAND SOUTH AFRICA
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
By Mduduzi Malinga Last week 20 February marked the World Day of Social Justice. This day serves to recognise the ongoing efforts of countries, organisations and individuals who strive to enforce the principles of social justice. According to data from Statistics South Africa, more than half of South Africa’s population is living in poverty. Observ... Recognising and promoting social justice in South Africa
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
[embeddoc url=”https://bsastage.ogilvyexperience.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Media-Briefing_Brand-SA-media-statement_26_Aug_2020.pdf” download=”all”] Media Statement: Brand South Africa addresses media on allegations of corruption
Brand South Africa is aware of allegations mooted by the former CEO, Dr Kingsley Makhubela, against Brand South Africa, through an article on the City Press, Sunday 9 August 2020, titled “Damning Account of Brand SA”. Dr Makhubela has also written a document that makes several allegations against the Board of Trustees and the employees […] ... Brand South Africa Statement on allegations of corruption
[embeddoc url=”https://bsastage.ogilvyexperience.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Final-City-Press-Statement-07082020.pdf” download=”all”] Media Statement: Brand South Africa’s response to City Press
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON FURTHER ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL MEASURES IN RESPONSE THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC UNION BUILDINGS, TSHWANE 21 APRIL 2020 My Fellow South Africans, It is 25 days since South Africa began a nation-wide lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus. It has demanded of you great fortitude and endurance. It has [&helli... STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON FURTHER ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL MEASURES IN RESPONSE THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC
Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thandi Modise, Chairperson of the NCOP, Mr Amos Masondo, Honourable Members, I have called this special joint sitting of the houses of Parliament because there is a dark and heavy shadow across our land. The women and children of this country are under siege. There is a very violent […] ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA AT THE JOINT SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON THE CRISIS OF VIOLENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
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
South Africa’s financial services sector, backed by a sound regulatory and legal framework, is sound and sophisticated, boasting dozens of domestic and foreign institutions providing a full range of services. South Africa’s financial sector
In a series of five articles, we share stories from Gift of the Givers volunteers in their own words as the organisation marks its 25th year of serving humanity. Emily Thomas, who works in logistics, tells us about what she does. Sulaiman Philip Emily Thomas: Logistics I had just returned from leave in January 2016 […] Gift of the Givers: 25 years of philanthropy: Emily Thomas
The SABC’s role in promoting social cohesion and non-racialism was explored at a seminar in Johannesburg. Priya Pitamber The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) was there to serve its people, said the acting chief operating officer, Bessie Tugwana. This was one of the messages that came out of a seminar on the SABC’s Role in [... Is the SABC promoting social cohesion?
Using an innovative global mapping system, a British company is helping to bring healthcare to some of South Africa’s most difficult-to-find places. Sulaiman Philip KwaNdengezi, outside Durban, is a community of 54,000. It is a collection of brick buildings and self-built homes of zinc sheeting, recycled bricks and wood. What roads do exist do not ... What3Words and Gateway are creating a safer community
Brand South Africa welcomes South Africa’s performance in the World Bank’s 2017 Africa Competitiveness Report which was released on Thursday 04 May during the WEF Africa Conference in Durban. Johannesburg, Friday 05 May 2017 – South Africa picked up second place in the Africa Competitiveness Report and the country’s global ranking for 2016-17 impro... Press release: South Africa remains an attractive investment destination
South Africa has made some astounding strides in recognising and achieving human rights in the past 22 years. In the run up to Human Rights Day, we look back at some milestones. Ten South African human rights achievements
To celebrate Human Rights Day on 21 March, here is a look at five of South Africa’s NGOs working for human rights in the country and beyond, organisations dedicated to the promotion of human dignity, equality and freedom. Five South African human rights NGOs you should know about
South Africa has progressive policies to protect and uplift the disabled. For Disability Awareness Month, we take a look at how disabled South Africans are included in the workplace and in society Disabled South Africans: know your rights – Infographic
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
