Unicef to host fundraising gala in South Africa

Unicef is hosting a fundraising gala in South Africa for the first time, in May. The proceedings will benefit socioeconomically disadvantaged children. Brand South Africa...

How to compile your CV and nail the job interview

Taking time to work on your curriculum vitae is worthwhile to get the job interview you want. Recruiters say there are a few simple...

Walking across South Africa to raise money for Limpopo schools

Social entrepreneur Nkosinathi Manganyi is leading a group of South Africans on an endurance walk across the country, from Giyani, Limpopo to Cape Town,...

Five South African human rights NGOs you should know about

To celebrate Human Rights Day on 21 March, here is a look at five of South Africa's NGOs working for human rights in the country and beyond, organisations dedicated to the promotion of human dignity, equality and freedom.

Safer community saving with locally designed stokvel app

Yethu is a new locally developed app that helps make community stokvel saving safer and easier. CD Anderson Yethu, a new mobile app designed to make...

Report shows South Africans have many reasons to be hopeful

A new report called Life in South Africa: Reasons for Hope from the Institute of Race Relations shows the country has come a long...

Infographic: what you can do to save water

Small changes at home and work can go a long way to minimise the effects of the current drought in South Africa. We've collected...

Youth the key to competitiveness and growth in Africa

At the Junior Chamber International Conference in Johannesburg this week, Brand South Africa highlighted the importance of getting young people to play their part as active citizens of their communities, to build vibrant, competitive nations across Africa.

67 Blankets for Mandela claims a world record

South Africa's 67 Blankets for Mandela charity has claimed the record for the world's largest blanket this month‚ creating a collaborative blanket large enough to cover two-and-a-half rugby fields - with the help of people around the globe and prisoners across the country.

South Africa has a bulk water plan for KZN

Amid the current drought afflicting large parts of South Africa, Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has launched the Lower Tugela Bulk Water Supply Scheme in KwaZulu-Natal. In opening the system, the minister urged people to use and reuse water wisely.