A historic milestone was commemorated, as South Africans and Swazis gathered to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Number 43 Trelawney Park, fondly known as KwaMagogo. Once a haven for ANC exiles during the dark days of apartheid, the Masilela family home in Eswatini has now been formally recognised as an official heritage site – a […] ... KwaMagogo – Honouring a 60-year Legacy
A Testament to Democratic Progress and Economic Opportunity to Transform A Nation As the world grapples with the outcomes of the widely awaited meeting with Presidents Ramaphosa and Trump, it was a pivotal moment for the future of US-South Africa relations. It signaled whether the two nations could navigate their differences and strengthen ties, pa... SOCIAL JUSTICE AT THE CORE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S VALUES
As the first African nation to preside over the G20, South Africa is stepping onto the world stage with confidence and purpose. Guided by the principles of Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainable Development, the country is driving transformative discussions that shape both continental and global progress. The resilience of the country’s econo... South Africa’s Global Influence: Leadership Beyond Borders
By Lethabo Mkhize At a time when the world is navigating economic recovery, rising inequality, and shifts in geopolitical dynamics, South Africa presents a hopeful and human-centred story—one that reflects resilience, talent, and an eagerness to engage globally. The 2024/25 State of the Nation Report, unveiled at Johannesburg’s historic Cons... South Africa’s Resilient Nation Brand in a Global Context
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
“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
Expropriation Without Compensation (EWC) SOUTH AFRICA’S EXPROPRIATION ACT The Expropriation Act of 2025 replaces the outdated 1975 Expropriation Act, bringing South Africa’s land reform policies in line with constitutional principles. The 1975 Act, drafted during apartheid, was designed to serve state interests with minimal legal prot... What is South Africa’s Expropriation Act of 2025
An era that seemed far and elusive six years ago has finally arrived. On Wednesday 19 June 2024, South Africans and the world over waited in anticipation to witness our rainbow nation’s embrace of the officiation and swearing in of President-elect, His excellency, Cyril Ramaphosa into the country’s seventh administration. Turning a new leaf in South Africa’s Democracy through the Presidential Inauguration
The 2024 South African elections were a landmark moment for many citizens, particularly first-time voters, who embarked on this civic journey with enthusiasm and hope. Among these first-time voters were Ningi Sithole and Mpumelelo Matunda, whose experiences highlighted the diverse motivations and reflections of young South Africans, participating i... Voices of Change: First-time voters share their experience of the 2024 Election
South Africa is the most diversified economy on the continent, making it a preferred destination for multinational investors in Africa, with more than 180 Fortune Global 500 companies having a footprint in the country. Investment
South Africa has been famously referred to as the Rainbow Nation due to its multicultural diversity. The fascinating variety of different people, landscapes, culinary and languages offer a melting pot of intrigue and excitement. Culture
A leading leisure and business tourism destination, South Africa is known for its beautiful scenery, value-for-money experiences ranging from beaches to wildlife and safaris, and favourable year-round weather. Tourism
[Johannesburg, South Africa, July 13, 2021]. Brand South Africa calls on South Africans to play their part in protecting our country in line with our constitutional values. The violent demonstrations that are ravaging our communities cannot continue. They have culminated into criminal acts leading to the loss of lives and livelihood. Property is be... Brand SA calls on citizens to play their part in restoring peace and unity in South Africa
Brand South Africa is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of its “Play Your Part” movement with a new programme aimed at high school learners. The initiative called #OwnYourHustle encourages innovative thinking, active citizenry, and entrepreneurship amongst the Class of 2021/2022 to build a community of learners who are go-getters, self-starte... #OwnYourHustle: Brand South Africa Celebrates 10th “Play Your Part” Anniversary with new Initiative for Secondary Schools
Soweto is South Africa’s most popular township, located in the southwest of Johannesburg, with a population of approximately 1,271,628 according to the South Africa’s Census (2011). The vibrant township is famous for its many chapters to the country’s fight towards liberation and home to struggle heroes. The most famous was the riots in 1976, spark... AECI PLAYS THEIR PART AT GOZA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Freedom Day is a public holiday in South Africa that commemorates the first democratic elections held on 27 April 1994. It honours the heroes and heroines who fought for equality against the apartheid regime. “Freedom” in this context means liberation from racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination. Twenty-seven years into the n... Take a walk down history on Freedom Day
For the first time more than 1178 learners at Zisukhanyo Secondary School in Philippi, Cape Town have a well-stocked and fully functional library. At the much-anticipated launch, Brand South Africa and the Bookery will hand over the library to the school on Friday 23 April 2021 in celebration of World Book Day. The Bookery is […] THE BOOKERY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRAND SOUTH AFRICA TO OPEN A NEW LIBRARY AT ZISUKHANYO SECONDARY SCHOOL IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD BOOK DAY, APRIL 23,2021
Brand South Africa’s response to challenges facing the organisation [Johannesburg, South Africa, April, 16, 2021]. Brand South Africa notes the coverage by the City Press newspaper and responds as follows: Brand South Africa will not be drawn into a discussion about ongoing internal matters with the media. As such, the organisation is not at libert... Brand South Africa responds to allegations
Brand South Africa in the United Kingdom(UK) last month collaborated with Mzansi Festival, a concept developed by Elokshin Entertainment as an annual event that connect the world through music. The virtual event was hosted to promote South Africa in the UK and to mobilize Global South Africans to play their part in ploughing back home […] ... CONNECTING THE WORLD THROUGH MUSIC #MZANSIFESTIVAL
On 9 July 2020, Brand South Africa introduced the Top 15 Miss South Africa contestants to the Play Your part Programme through a virtual workshop. Brand South Africa believes strongly in the development of meaningful partnerships as they are the foundation for our success. We work closely with a number of partners across government , […] ... Brand South Africa Introduces Miss South Africa Contestants to the Play Your Part Programme
