As President Cyril Ramaphosa engages with U.S. stakeholders and President Donald Trump, questions have emerged regarding the application of South Africa’s Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policy to international investors. South Africa remains open and committed to global partnerships grounded in mutual respect, shared growth, and su... Why South Africa’s Economic Transformation Agenda Applies to All
“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
What started as a breakthrough in mending religious tensions many years ago, has evolved into a unifying platform for many people across the globe. However, let us give you some context and a bit of background before we jump straight into it. Back in the year 2000, Sean and Brendan Tuohey travelled to Northern Ireland […] PeacePlayers South Africa using Hoop dreams to build an equitable society
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
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with Brand SA, Asham TV and Mail and Guardian invites members of the media to Africa’s Webinar on celebrating Africa’s Heritage taking place on 29 September at 14h00. The month of September is commemorated as Heritage month celebrating the cultural expressions and... HERITAGE WEBINAR: CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF SOLOMON LINDA AND SOUTH AFRICA’S INDIGENOUS MUSIC
We are well into Heritage Month, dubbed “Indigenous Heritage Month” for 2022, during which all South Africans rally to learn, appreciate and celebrate our country’s rich and diverse heritage. From Braai to Bobotie, Mogudu to Malva Pudding, when the kitchen is concerned, our favourite dishes are a true reflection of the diversity that ... A Taste of Mzanzi’s Soul
Miss South Africa 2020 Shudufhadzo Musida, shows us that she’s not just the country’s proud title holder, and the founder of an online mental health initiative called #MindfulMondays, but she recently added author to her list of achievements. Shudu, as she’s fondly known, recently published a book ‘Shudu Finds Her Magic’ in partnership with th... OUR REIGNING QUEEN SHINES HER MAGIC ON HERITAGE
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
By Mduduzi Malinga For the past few years, there have been many concerns around captive lion breeding, canned lion hunting and the lion bone trade in South Africa. According to various figures from the government and wildlife organisations, an estimated 7,000 to 14,000 lions and thousands of other big cats, including tigers and cheetahs, are [&hell... South Africa ends captive lion breeding
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
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’
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
[Johannesburg, South Africa, September 10, 2020] Brand South Africa has today expressed condolences to the family of struggle stalwart, Advocate George Bizos, who was a leading South African Human Rights Activist, having graciously defended the former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. Bizos, one of the architects of South Africa’s constitu... Brand South Africa bids farewell to top human rights lawyer and struggle stalwart George Bizos
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
[Johannesburg, July 22, 2020] Brand South Africa has today expressed condolences to the family of Rivonia Trialist and struggle stalwart, Mr Andrew Makete Mlangeni who passed on overnight. Mlangeni was the last remaining Rivonia Trialist who was convicted together with former President, Nelson Mandela at the Rivonia Trial of 1964, which placed the ... Brand South Africa bids farewell to struggle stalwart, Andrew Mlangeni
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
By Phindi Maduna On Friday, 8 November 2019, His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened the main seat of the Mpumalanga division of the High Court in Mbombela. The auspicious event symbolised South Africa’s commitment to the laws enshrined in the Constitution; and demonstrated the government’s commitment to transform the justice la... Reaffirming South Africa’s Commitment to the Constitution
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
