By Kagiso Bonoko Each year on 9 August, South Africa observes National Women’s Day, a historic commemoration of the 1956 march of more than 20,000 courageous women to the Union Buildings in protest against apartheid pass laws. The day is a powerful tribute to the resilience, strength, and leadership of South African women, past and […] ... Shining a Spotlight on Gender-Based Violence Through the Arts
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
As a country that hinges on Ubuntu as a way of life, we understand that we are because you are. That is why the Brand South Africa initiative, Play Your Part was launched 11 years ago, to not only shed light on active citizenship but also encourage South Africans to uphold our key values as […] Empowering Young South Africans through STEM Education
Brand South Africa recently launched the Global South Africans Network, a programme to harness the collective power of South Africans from around the world by becoming brand ambassadors for our beautiful country. Johannesburg, South Africa (30 March 2023) – Brand South Africa recently partnered with the “South African High Commission” in Ghana and ... How The Global South Africans Network is Creating Meaningful Conversations!
By Katie Mohamed; CEO and Founder of W-Suite Women Empowerment platforms like W-Suite drive key dialogues around gender inequality and how equal opportunities engender empowerment. However, this is not entirely accurate. Equal opportunities are not enough. We all start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging requ... Embracing equity – One size does not fit all
The Miss Earth South Africa has always advocated for the development of young women in South Africa as Environmental Ambassadors. With an unprecedented two years behind us, we face more environmental challenges today than we ever have. And the issue of the climate emergency needs to be tackled head on. Who better to champion this […] Head, Heart and Hands in the game, Miss Earth South Africa 2022 announced
South Africa is the most diversified economy on the continent, making it a preferred destination for multinational investors in Africa, with more than 180 Fortune Global 500 companies having a footprint in the country. Investment
South Africa has been famously referred to as the Rainbow Nation due to its multicultural diversity. The fascinating variety of different people, landscapes, culinary and languages offer a melting pot of intrigue and excitement. Culture
A leading leisure and business tourism destination, South Africa is known for its beautiful scenery, value-for-money experiences ranging from beaches to wildlife and safaris, and favourable year-round weather. Tourism
By Phindi Maduna As the official custodian of the country’s Nation Brand, Brand South Africa was pleased to partner with the Abantu Book Festival for the second year in a row. The organisation consistently promotes African youth development and advocates for the culture of reading, writing and literacy. The four-day celebration of African ar... Promoting a culture of reading, writing and literacy at the 4th Annual Abantu Book Festival
1976 TO 2019: South Africa`s youth is more than ready to honour the sacrifices of their counterparts from 1976 “Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom,” said South Africa’s late statesman – Nelson Mandela at London’s Trafalgar Square in February 2005. 16... Youth Day Statement 2019
7 FEBRUARY 2019 PARLIAMENT Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Baleka Mbete, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Thandi Modise, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng and esteemed members of the judiciary, Former President, Mr Thabo Mbeki, Form... State of the Nation address by President Cyril Ramaphosa
Play Your Part ambassador, Jabulile Gwala is a brand and marketing guru with a passion for empowering youth and women in South Africa to make a positive contribution in society. Jabulile does this through the ‘In Good Company’ programme which she founded in 2014. The programme focuses on creating platforms where members of the youth […] ... Starting off 2019 ‘In Good Company’
Mrs Mpumalanga second runner-up 2017 – Lucia Ochan, is playing her part whilst in the running for the prestigious crown of Mrs Africa 2019. As a prominent businesswoman, founder and patron of the Lucia O Foundation. Mrs Ochan is making strides towards a better future for all in her community, this through her Emphakatsi – […] Emphakatsi – INdlovukati (She Elephant) – Women in leadership and rural women empowerment series project
An active nation is a healthy nation! Findings from the Discovery Health’s latest Fittest City Index have indicated the fitness habits of South Africans according to their geo-location. Clients’ physical activities were tracked through the Discovery Vitality app that recorded data of over half a million members in Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth,... Cape Town comes out tops as the fittest city
The Gender Mainstreaming Awards acknowledge those companies that have actively worked towards gender diversity at the executive and board level. Sulaiman Philip Organisations that had embraced gender diversity in their executive suites and on their boards were celebrated at the fifth Gender Mainstreaming Awards, held at Vodaworld in Midrand on 7 Se... Gender Mainstreaming Awards: Rewarding empowerment
As part an on-going effort to support local charities, the Vintage, with Love initiative calls on regular South Africans donate or buy vintage designer clothes during their sale which begins on Spring Day. Brand South Africa reporter Prominent designer brand clothes, shoes and accessories are on sale at the popular fashion pop-up event Vintage, wit... Designer clothes, shoes on sale in Cape Town to support charities
The number of youth entrepreneurs in South Africa may have dropped, but it is notable that more than 50% of entrepreneurs are youth. Also notable is the rise in the number of female entrepreneurs. Brand South Africa reporter More than half of the South Africans who run their own businesses are youth, according to the […] State of entrepreneurship in South Africa
Poet Koleka Putuma is a South African cultural icon-in-waiting. Her straight-talking multimedia poetry tackles racism, sexism and social ills head-on, giving young African women a formidable global voice. CD Anderson Putuma’s words are never minced and are delivered without formula or platitude. Whether in spoken word format or written, her p... South African poet takes African women’s message to the world
The government’s Codes of Good Practice for black economic empowerment aim to bring an end to uncertainty over BEE deals while boosting South Africa’s economic growth. Black Economic Empowerment Codes of Good Practice
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
