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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: London, United Kingdom – 26 July 2025 LIV Golf formally confirms that its first ever tournament on African soil will take place at Steyn City, Johannesburg, from 20 – 22 March 2026. The debut was unveiled this morning by LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil in a press conference at JCB Golf Club, […] BRAND SOUTH AFRICA MEDIA RELEASE: LIV Golf Announces First Ever African Tournament to be hosted at Steyn City, South Africa
TO ALL MEDIA/NEWS EDITORS 14 April 2025 STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON THE APPOINTMENT OF HIS SPECIAL ENVOY TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I hereby announce the appointment of Mr Mcebisi Jonas as my Special Envoy to the United States of America, serving as the official representative of the President and […] Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the Appointment of his Special Envoy to the United States of America
Johannesburg, 26 March 2025 – Brand South Africa, the official marketing and reputation management agency of South Africa, is pleased to announce the insights into the 2024-25 State of the Nation Brand Report. This was unveiled during a special event hosted at Constitution Hill on 25 March 2025, in collaboration with the Mail & Guardian. [&hell... 2025 STATE OF THE NATION BRAND REPORT
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
On Thursday, 6 February 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) at Cape Town City Hall. He began by honouring the fallen soldiers who served with dedication and congratulating the Class of 2024 on their academic achievements, recognising them as the foundation of the country’s future prosperity. He reaffirme... PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S 2025 SONA: A VISION FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S FUTURE
Brand South Africa will collaborate with gsport, to host the 17th edition of the Momentum gsport Awards on the 14th of September 2022. The Momentum gsport Awards are the leading national women’s sport recognition platform. More than 200 winners have been honoured since inception. South Africa’s Lara van Niekerk, Akhona Makalima and Cato Louw... Lara van Niekerk, Akhona Makalima and Cato Louw Lead #gsport17 Finalists
[Johannesburg, South Africa, July 25, 2022]. When COVID 19 hit, the world came to a standstill, and so did sporting activities. The joy of watching national teams of any sport across the world came to an abrupt halt. For South Africa, this was at the height of just having won a rugby world cup. The […] Media Release: Banyana Banyana win & exceptional performance gives the nation yet another boost towards increased social cohesion
Among the industries that were hit the hardest when the Global Pandemic hit the world, more specifically South Africa in 2020, was the creative industry. Aspiring, seasoned film and TV makers, even budding students, were left with no choice but to reconsider, reimagine or retire from their beloved craft, the craft that has not only […] ... Elevating the creative industry through the Screen Excellence Awards
Brand South Africa’s 2022/23 business development programme, Play Your Part Ignite, is off to a rollicking start. The campaign launched last week Thursday, 30 June 2022 in Johannesburg with plans to expand the activations to other provinces over the second half of the year. Joined by a keen audience of budding entrepreneurs, participa... Entrepreneurs seize Play Your Part
By Mduduzi Malinga Gender-based violence (GBV) is a stark widespread challenge problem in South Africa, affecting mainly women and girls in everyday life society. Brand South Africa in collaboration with PrimeStars and other Civil Society stakeholders, have since partnered on an initiative named ‘What About the Boys’ targeting boys of... Brand South Africa collaborates with PrimeStars and other Civil Society stakeholders to launch the “What About the Boys”, a GBV Initiative
President Ramaphosa arrives in Botswana for the 7th SACE Summit of Heads of State and Government President Cyril Ramaphosa has, today, Thursday, 30 June 2022, arrived in the Republic of Botswana on a Working Visit to attend the 7th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit of Heads of State and Government. The Summit […] ... President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Botswana for the 7th SACE Summit of Heads of State and Government
Brand South Africa regularly collaborates with civil society organisations to raise awareness for the challenges faced by minorities, especially their contributions to social cohesion and nation building. In line with its Play Your Part programme, the organisation has partnered with the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities in South... Celebrate South Africa on Casual Day 2022
By Mduduzi Malinga On 25 June, Brand South Africa in collaboration with Hope Givers Foundation, hosted the 5th Raising Legends Awards ceremony at the Royal Khalanga Lodge, Nwamitwa outside Tzaneen. The awards are aimed at empowering young men; recognize legends to improve the negative societal habits and attitudes among men. Local her... Brand South Africa collaborates with Hope Givers Foundation to host the 5th Annual Raising Legends Awards 2022
The world as we know it has changed. The global economy is in transition, and we are seeing the rise of sustainable products, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investments, remote work is now the ‘new normal’ and soon corporates will be expected to disclose their climate risks to the public or face the consequences. There’s […] ... The Future of Sustainability: Speed, Action, Attack – What Does Sustainability Need?
Brand South Africa’s active citizenship initiative, Play Your Part, which is currently celebrating its 10th year, is now gearing up to give students the resources they need to become budding entrepreneurs. Play Your Part Ignite will be hosting its inaugural masterclass at The Capital Melrose in Johannesburg on Thursday, 30 June 2022 at 9:00 ... Make it Happen South Africa: Igniting Entrepreneurial Spirit Together
President Ramaphosa discusses climate, energy and health at G7 Leaders’ Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a successful visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, where he attended the G7 Leaders’ Summit, at the invitation of the German Chancellor H.E Mr Olaf Scholz. Together with leaders of G7 countries, invited Heads of State and Gove... President Cyril Ramaphosa concludes visit to Germany to attend G7 Leaders’ Summit
Johannesburg, Monday 27 June 2022 – Brand South Africa’s Play Your Part programme, in its 10th year this year, is hosting a Play Your Part Hybrid Masterclass at 09:00 on Tuesday, 28 June 2022 in a hybrid format at The Capital Empire, Sandton and Online (Zoom Platform). The Play Your Part initiative was created to […] Celebrating 10 years of the Play Your Part Initiative through the Play Your Part Ambassador Hybrid Masterclass
By Shamiso Hlatshwayo Brand South Africa’s mandate requires the organisation to clearly understand the reputation, competitiveness, and perceptions of South Africa in key international markets. As part of its approach towards achieving this mandate, Brand South Africa has since drawn insights from its Global Reputation Study Research, through ongoi... A deeper look into the Bloom Consulting’s Global Reputation Study for South Africa
The International Youth Foundation Country Director, Anusha Naicker, Commemorates Youth Day Youth Month is a time to recognise, acknowledge and celebrate young people who made their mark and took a stand for their rights. It is this generation of young people that taught me that courage is required to follow through even in the […] ... The Power of the Youth. The Power of the World
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
