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
In a bold move that underscores both confidence and commitment to South Africa’s clean energy transition, Pele Energy Group (PEG), earlier this year, secured a R575 million investment backed by Nedbank and Norfund, the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund. More than just capital, this is a powerful endorsement of PEG’s vision to lead the country—and c... Powering Progress: Pele Energy Group’s Commitment to Scaling Renewable Impact in South Africa
“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
South Africa’s journey towards land reform is rooted in over a century of profound land dispossession, racial segregation, and systemic inequality Unraveling the legacy of Land Dispossession in South Africa:
The 2025 Mining Indaba took place on 3–6 February in Cape Town, marking one of the most transformative editions in history. Industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and, for the first time, local communities and traditional leaders converged to shape the future of sustainable mining in Africa. As the world’s largest African mining investme... The 2025 Mining Indaba: A New Era for South African Mining
South Africa is emerging as a leader in climate action and sustainable economic development, leveraging its green economy to tackle environmental challenges while driving inclusive growth. As the country prepares to host the G20 Summit in November 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined a vision that integrates environmental stewardship, econo... Investing in the Green Economy: South Africa’s Blueprint for Climate Leadership and Sustainable Development
The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is committed to creating and implementing an inclusive and transformed Gauteng economy. Our commitment to the Gauteng province is to continue our efforts to rebuild, revitalise and reignite all sectors of the economy. Gauteng continues to be the economic epicentre of South Africa and a strategic conn... GAUTENG GROWING AS AN INVESTMENT DESTINATION OF CHOICE
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
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
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
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
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 Africa, through its long standing partnership with Grow Supplier ZA™ collaborated with the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), Rand Water Foundation and the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga. The engagement, which took place on Thursday, 20 June 2019 aimed to promote youth entrepreneurship by providing yo... Encouraging Youth Owned Small Business Development for Job Creation and Economic Growth
South African citizens are gearing up to head out to the voting polls today 8 May 2019, to cast their vote in the 6th democratic national and provincial elections. This year’s election period is a remarkable one in that the country celebrates 25 years of democracy. To raise citizens’ awareness on the importance of exercising their constitutional ri... Elections 2019: Are you ready to make your mark?
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
