As South Africa marks Freedom Month, a time to reflect on the values enshrined in our constitutional democracy, a group of Afrikaners has added its voice to the ongoing global conversation about identity, justice, and nationhood. Their message is clear: South Africa’s story is not one of division, but of resilience, unity in diversity, and [&hellip... Afrikaner Voices Rejecting Division, Affirming a Shared South African Future
Since its launch in 2018, the South African Investment Conference has played a pivotal role in positioning South Africa as a globally competitive and investment-ready economy. Over five cycles, investors have pledged more than R1.5 trillion in capital, fueling projects that create jobs, advance technology, and strengthen infrastructure across ... How SAIC 2026 Is Positioning South Africa for Future Growth & Investment
In an era defined by contested narratives, misinformation, and growing public distrust, the role of credible, independent media has never been more important—nor more tested. This is as true globally as it is in South Africa, where the story of the nation is often shaped as much by perception as by reality. Recently, I had […] In Defence of Truth: Why South Africa’s Media Remains Central to its Soft Power
Seventy years ago, thousands of women stood together in one of the most defining protests in South Africa’s history, the 1956 Women’s March. On 9 August 1956, more than 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest apartheid pass laws imposed on black women. Led by activists including Lilian Ngoyi, Helen […] ... Honouring 70 Years of Women’s Leadership
The strong and evolving relationship between South Africa and Kenya took centre stage in Nairobi during a Global South Africans engagement that highlighted growing economic cooperation, digital innovation partnerships, and continental integration. The event formed part of a high-level working visit to Kenya by Hon. Deputy Minister in the Presidency... Global South Africans Strengthen South Africa–Kenya Cooperation
South Africa’s Democratic strength lies in its transparency The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), published annually by Transparency International is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption, ranking 180 countries or territories by perceived levels of corruption (0=highly corrupt, 100=clean). The CPI focuses on corruption in the p... Why Transparency Equals Strength in SA’s Democracy
By Phindi Maduna Mathebula Brand South Africa, in partnership with the South African Embassy in the Kingdom of the Netherlands and South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) hosted an engagement at The Heineken Experience, in Amsterdam. The aim was to highlight the importance of South Africans and entities in the diaspora in shaping p... Spotlight on Diaspora Excellence: Connecting South African Professionals and Businesses in The Netherlands
President Cyril Ramaphosa stood before a united Parliament at the Cape Town City Hall, delivering a State of the Nation Address (SONA) that resonated with a palpable sense of renewed optimism and a clear roadmap for South Africa’s future. The address, delivered on 12 February 2026, was a powerful articulation of a nation at a […] A path to transformation for South Africa unveiled in SONA 2026
Johannesburg, 13 February 2026: Brand South Africa is proud to extend a warm welcome to two newest members of its team, Ms Mmaphuti Rankapole-Tshifularo, appointed as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), and Ms Sherylee Shaik, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointments mark an important milestone in strengthening the organisation’s executive lead... Brand South Africa Welcomes Two Dynamic Leaders To its Executive Team
On the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU Summit), Brand South Africa is set to convene a high-level Business Engagement and Panel Discussion in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today (13 February 2026). This side event, unfolding amidst a backdrop of global geopolitical shifts, will focus on the theme […] ... Forging Africa’s economic future in Addis Ababa for AfCFTA success
Spotlight on Diaspora Excellence: Connecting South African Professionals and Businesses in The Netherlands
