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 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
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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
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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
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
A new tax bracket for the super rich, a sugar tax and an increase in the tax threshold for lower income earners: Pravin Gordhan’s 2017 budget was about bringing the marginalised into the economy. Here, we present to you a visual summary of what the budget’s numbers that matter most to you. For more on […] Infographic: Budget 2017 in numbers
Finance minister Pravin Gordhan’s 2017 budget speech promises to steer South Africa clear of the rocks. Find out just how he will do that in this live stream of the speech from Parliament. Finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, will deliver his budget speech to Parliament this afternoon at 14:00. Watch the live stream of the speech […] ... WATCH: South Africa’s 2017 budget speech
SONA 2017: “The Year of Oliver Reginald Tambo: Unity in Action Together Moving South Africa Forward”. Economic growth and transformation as well as education were priorities in President Zuma’s speech. CD Anderson Economic growth reaching 1.7%, the government using its buying power to grow SMMEs, expanding tertiary access to the “forgotten middle” ... Economic growth tops SONA
In his State of the Nation Address, President Jacob Zuma declared 2017 the year of Oliver Reginald Tambo, who would have been 100 had he lived, and called for unity among South Africans. Read and watch the full address. Compiled by Brand South Africa reporter The Speaker of the National Assembly, The Chairperson of the […] State of the Nation Address 2017: full speech
Watch President Jacob Zuma’s fourth State of the Nation Address, given on Thursday, 9 February 2017. Brand South Africa reporter President Jacob Zuma gave his annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Thursday, 9 February at 7pm. The theme for Zuma’s fourth SONA was “The year of Oliver Reginald Tambo: unity in action together [&he... VIDEO: The 2017 State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma
South Africa is implementing a sugar tax in April this year. Government and health authorities hope it will curb non-communicable diseases and obesity. Researchers from the University of Pretoria investigate how effective the tax will be. Hettie Carina Schönfeldt, Beulah Pretorius and Nicolette Hall South Africa’s planned sugar tax has come under s... South Africa’s sugar tax: a bold move, and the right thing to do
South Africa is taking part in an experimental vaccine programme to curb HIV. Just over 5 000 volunteers, from 15 cities across five provinces, will participate, following screening. Results from the trial will be released in late 2020. Brand South Africa reporter South Africa is participating in an experimental vaccine programme that could prevent... South Africa makes history with HIV vaccine trial
Sibu Mpanza started his vlogging journey in 2014. Since then he has won many awards and has got several opportunities along the way, such as a trip to Mauritius. He talks about how he uses his voice on YouTube to unpack various social issues. Melissa Javan There are plenty of YouTubers in South Africa who […] Sibu Mpanza talks vlogging and the Bill of Rights
Cassarica Nadas and Gareth Mays see themselves as an ordinary couple – even if other people refer to them as being in an interracial relationship. The pair has been dating for five years, having met online on a MXit chatroom. Melissa Javan There was a time in South Africa when laws such as the Group […] ‘Our experiences are not because we’re an interracial couple – we’re just a couple.’
If unity and pride is an outcome, the means to get there is by caring for one another and creating a sense of community, according to researchers at a Brand South Africa forum on social cohesion. Unity and national pride can be achieved if South Africans care more for each other and work together.(Image: Shamin […] Care and communities at the heart of social cohesion
Using orange and avocado peels, a 16-year-old South African could hold the solution to the country’s water woes. Kiara Nirghin, who is from Johannesburg, has won the Google Science Fair Community Impact Award in the Africa/Middle East region with her entry, “No More Thirsty Crops”. She is also one of the 16 global finalists for [&... South African win at Google Science Fair
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
