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Highlights from BRICS 8th annual summit

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the BRICS co-operation mechanism. Comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, the bloc unites the world's...

Celebrating a century of Sol Plaatje, South Africa’s revolutionary black intellectual

South Africa's pioneering black writer, politician and polymath Sol T Plaatje was born 140 years ago this month, on 9 October 1876. This year...

Forensics can stop illegal trade of ivory

At CITES CoP17 in Johannesburg, scientists and investigators showed how they were using forensics to fight illegal ivory trade and poaching of Africa’s elephants. African...

Fate of white lions to be decided at CITES CoP17

The lions are once again kings of Timbavati in Limpopo. But their numbers in the wild remain small. CITES CoP17 is opening on 24...

South Africa’s Dungeons surf spot unleashes world class waves

Situated at the foot of the Sentinel Mountain outside Hout Bay, Western Cape, the Dungeons has for years been a popular, but challenging surfing...

Finding our way again: South Africa’s Aids journey

As South Africa prepares to host the International Aids Conference for the second time, it's worth reflecting on the massive strides the nation has...

Is it New Delhi’s time to shine in Africa?

India has age old ties to Africa. Under Narendra Modi, who visited Africa for the first time as prime minister recently, the fastest growing...

President Zuma to address National Day of Prayer

President Jacob Zuma will on Sunday, 22 May 2016, officiate at the National Day of Prayer at Absa Stadium in Durban The prayers will be...

GEM gets dogs’ tails wagging again

Ark thumbFew people can resist the cuteness of a puppy, which may be why volunteers thronged to GEM’s activation at Ark Animal Centre, where dog lovers from around Johannesburg spent time playing with and caring for the lovable canines.

‘The destiny of Africa is in your hands’ – Brand South Africa CEO Kingsley...

Read the full text of the address by the CEO of Brand South Africa, Mr Kingsley Makhubela, at the Africa and Middle East Conference of the Junior Chamber International on Thursday 5 May 2016 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.