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
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
On Thursday, 25 March 2021, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in partnership with Brand South Africa and the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) launched a student storytelling interdisciplinary project. The project provides students with an opportunity to tell their stories of hope and resilience – inspiring those around them t... Storytelling and Literacy Promotion in partnership with the University of Johannesburg and the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa
This Human Rights Day, Brand South Africa is proud to collaborate with the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) – the largest trade union for teachers in the country and an affiliate of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) – on the ‘I am a school fan’ campaign. The aim of the initiative […] Recognising teachers for playing their part in shaping leaders of the future
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Almost a year into the country battling Coronavirus, President Ramaphosa is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address(SONA), South Africa’s most important event in the annual calendar on Thursday, February 11 at 19:00, under the theme “Following up on our commitments: making your future work better”. SONA is called by the President in [&hellip... SONA2021 – Following Up On Commitments
To close off Africa Month celebrations, Brand South Africa and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, in association with Constitution Hill, are proud to present the Play Your Part Africa Live Stream Concert featuring South Africa’s songstress supreme Thandiswa Mazwai on the 30th of May 2020. The performance by Thandiswa Mazwai, and other legen... Brand South Africa and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, in association with Constitution Hill, present PLAY YOUR PART AFRICA Live Stream Concert Featuring THANDISWA MAZWAI
SWEET ART FACTORY cake tasting under a nationwide lockdown During the nationwide lockdown, many have gone online to vent their frustrations, while others are daydreaming of things they will do once the battle against the deadly pandemic Coronavirus is won. One of the things to do for Lerato Mopeli will be to order his own […] Finding innovative ways to sustain online presence
My Fellow South Africans, At midnight tonight, it will be exactly two weeks since our country entered into an unprecedented nation-wide lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus. During the course of these last two weeks, your lives have been severely disrupted, you have suffered great hardship and endured much uncertainty. We have closed [... MESSAGE BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON COVID-19 PANDEMIC THURSDAY, 9 APRIL 2020
South Africa observes Passover and Easter celebrations under unprecedented times. Usually during this period, thousands of South Africans embark on sacred and spiritual pilgrimages, however, this time around the script has changed. This is due to the nationwide lockdown implemented by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa as a measure to curb th... In faith we trust – Religious leaders in unison to curb the spread of Covid-19
By Roxanne Francis “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King The last few weeks have proven to be a very challenging time for countries around the globe, following the rapid and ill-fated spread of Covid-19 everywhere. South Africa went into a 21-Da... Corporate South Africa unites to aid citizens affected and infected by Covid-19
By Phindile Maduna The influx and proliferation of the global COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa since March 2020, resulted in President Cyril Ramaphosa declaring a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act. This further necessitated that the President make the difficult decision to call for a National Lockdown for 21 days [... The Show Must Go On: Creative Industries Innovate Their Approach Amidst COVID-19
A blueprint for the world to learn from – decisive, quick and collaborative Written by Thandi Tobias The deadly Coronavirus has brought a dark cloud of fear and negativity around the world with Spain reporting 849 new deaths in a single day. Today, the total number of confirmed global cases exceeds 800 000. This includes […] South Africa’s responsiveness towards Covid-19 shows signs of hope and solidarity
STATEMENT Department of Sport, Arts and Culture: Sector relief framework and criteria Our country is dealing with a national emergency, as all efforts of the government, private sector and civil society combine to fight the health disaster that threatens to ensue with the rapid spread of COVID-19 across our provinces. Furthermore, the resultant pro... Department of Sport, Arts and Culture: COVID19 Sector relief framework and criteria
My fellow South Africans, It is a week since we declared the coronavirus pandemic a national disaster and announced a package of extraordinary measures to combat this grave public health emergency. The response of the South African people to this crisis has been remarkable. Millions of our people have […] STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON ESCALATION OF MEASURES TO COMBAT COVID-19 EPIDEMIC
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON MEASURES TO COMBAT COVID-19 EPIDEMIC 15 MARCH 2020 Fellow South Africans, I am addressing you this evening on a matter of great national importance. The world is facing a medical emergency far graver than what we have experi-enced in over a century. The World Health Organisation has declared the […] ... STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON MEASURES TO COMBAT COVID-19 EPIDEMIC
At the request of President Cyril Ramaphosa, a few Ministers will represent South Africa at two important upcoming global events this week. The Ministers of Finance, Tito Mboweni; and International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor; will form part of the delegation attending the UK-Africa Investment Summit which takes place on 20 January in ... Media Statement: Government of South Africa to attend UK-AFRICA Investment Summit and the World Economic Forum
South African society is in a downward spiral emotionally, psychologically and economically. The challenges are overwhelming, the mood depressive, and the various interventions less than inspirational. It is during times like these and the approaching new year that society reflects, introspects and defines new resolutions. This process in itself is... Gift of the Givers: Reflecting on the year that was
By Thandi Vivian Tobias, Brand South Africa’s Chairperson of the Board As we come to the end of observing 16 Days of Activism for no violence against women and children, we spare a thought for all those who have lost their lives as a result of domestic violence. This has become a pandemic in our […] Enough is Enough – 365 Days to End Gender-Based Violence and Femicide
