13 January 2026 – the day the Class of 2025 receives their Matric results. A moment filled with anticipation, excitement, relief and for some, maybe a touch of anxiety. You’ve committed yourself to years of education, reached a new milestone in your life, and this is the&nbs... A message to the Class of 2025 as Matric results arrive
It’s a Saturday morning: The Springboks are playing their oldest rival, the All Blacks. WhatsApp groups are buzzing with location pins and braai prep has officially started. Where are we watching the game? Who’s bringing the salads? Do we have a flag? (Don’t forget, red at the top!) Few things unite South Africans like a […] The Springboks Story of Unity, Victory and National Inspiration
From 6-11 October 2025, the Lion City will be abuzz as South Africa Focus Week in Singapore (SAFWS) returns for its highly anticipated third edition. Spearheaded by the South African High Commission to Singapore, this exciting week-long initiative promises a blend of business and culture, designed to strengthen the bonds between the two nations and... South Africa Focus Week in Singapore marks 7 days of meaningful exchange
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
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 rhythmic pounding of running shoes is set to echo through the streets of Cape Town once again as the Two Oceans Marathon prepares for its 54th edition. South Africa’s Two Oceans Marathon: A Showcase of Talent, Tourism, and Investment
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
Brand South Africa proudly congratulates South African visionary businessman, Dr. Patrice Motsepe on his re-election as President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo. His unopposed victory reflects the confidence in his leadership and the significant progress African footba... Brand South Africa Congratulates Dr. Patrice Motsepe on His Re-Election as CAF President
In the world of sports photography, few names resonate as powerfully as Pitsi Vincent Matlou, known to fans and peers alike as Vino Snap or “The Eye of God” PITSI VINCENT MATLOU: “VINO SNAP” – THE EYE OF GOD BEHIND THE LENS OF SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa on September 13, 2024, the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act 32 of 2024, commonly known as the BELA Act, is a piece of legislation that signifies a pivotal moment in South Africa’s educational landscape. Aiming to rectify longstanding disparities in the education sector through promoting inclusivi... UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC EDUCATION LAWS AMENDMENT ACT 32 OF 2024 IN SIMPLE TERMS
The release of matric results is an annual moment of both nostalgia and anticipation for South Africans. It brings back memories of early mornings at the garage, rushing to grab the paper and families huddled together, eagerly scanning the names. Shouts of joy echo through neighbourhoods as dreams are realised and new chapters begin for […] ... EXPERIENCE WORLD CLASS EDUCATION IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY
By Kagiso Bonoko Brand South Africa’s strategic partnerships include the promotion of education in South Africa to fight poverty and inequality. For this reason, Brand South Africa, through its Play Your Part programme partnered with the College of Africa (CoA) to promote access to education among the disadvantaged youth. The College of Af... The College of Africa’s bursary scheme bears fruit
By Kagiso Bonoko Brand South Africa partnered with the Momentum gsport Awards to celebrate the prestigious achievements of women in sports. This is a pinnacle event on South Africa’s sporting calendar, dedicated to honouring, recognising, and elevating the profile of women in sports. The on-going partnership highlights Brand South Africa’s c... Celebrating South African Women in Sports
There’s great joy in the air across all parts of South Africa and the diaspora for the country’s victory over England at the semi final match on Saturday 21 October 2023. South Africans are still blown away at how the Springboks never cease to amaze the world with their unrelenting grit and desire for winning. […] South Africa’s Springboks prepare to defend their championship title against the All Blacks at the Stade de France
The South African Special Olympics team have set a gold standard at the official seat of government. Ascending to the highest order fit for champions, their recognition by His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings was an occasion to marvel at. This is after their return from the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer […] ... South African Special Olympics Team honoured at the Union Buildings
The 2023 Momentum gsport Awards: A Night of Recognition and Empowerment. The 2023 Momentum gsport Awards took centre stage as a celebration of the incredible achievements of women in sports, shattering stereotypes and shining as the true stars they are. This annual event, which aims to honour and uplift women in sports, was […]... Celebrating Women in Sports: Highlights from the 2023 Momentum gsport Awards
Excitement levels reach an all time high in South Africa as we draw closer to the start of the 2023 Vitality Netball World Cup. Since its inception 60 years ago in 1963, the Netball World Cup will be hosted on African soil for the first time ever, where our very own Cape Town will be […] Gearing up for the first Netball World Cup on African Soil
By Mduduzi Malinga Sport plays a significant role in South African culture as it unites and promotes patriotism, nation-building and social cohesion. Last year, the country celebrated WAFCON winners Banyana Banyana, and this year there presents an opportunity for the country to fly the flag, especially if the nation rallies behind our nation... South Africa, let’s rally behind our national teams ahead of this year’s World Cup Tournaments
South Africa has a strong reputation for tertiary academic excellence, which translates into high international interest for students looking to study in the country as well as a high standard of South African qualifications abroad. The country’s institutions boast qualities such as good governance, research productivity, academic capacity and inn... South Africa’s tertiary academic institutions continue to be ranked among the best in the world
South African women in sports were in the spotlight this week, at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg, for the gsport awards, as they were celebrated and acknowledged at a glitzy event in Johannesburg. Brand South Africa in collaboration with the Momentum gsport Awards, hosted the 17th edition of the Awards. More than 200 prestigious winners [&hell... Honouring our sports heroines in true ‘Mzansi’ style
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
