It’s a Saturday morning: The Springboks are playing their oldest rival, the All Blacks. WhatsApp groups are buzzing with location pins and braai prep has officially started. Where are we watching the game? Who’s bringing the salads? Do we have a flag? (Don’t forget, red at the top!) Few things unite South Africans like a […] The Springboks Story of Unity, Victory and National Inspiration
The global gaze shifts to Shanghai Fashion Week (SHFW), where South Africa’s creative prowess takes center stage. Talent, innovation, and cultural storytelling define this moment as Brand South Africa, in collaboration with Development Reimagined (DR) and the South African Consulate in Shanghai, presents a showcase that is both artistic and economi... SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGNERS TAKE TO THE WORLD STAGE AT SHANGHAI FASHION WEEK
What started as a breakthrough in mending religious tensions many years ago, has evolved into a unifying platform for many people across the globe. However, let us give you some context and a bit of background before we jump straight into it. Back in the year 2000, Sean and Brendan Tuohey travelled to Northern Ireland […] PeacePlayers South Africa using Hoop dreams to build an equitable society
Since the outbreak of the HIV and AIDS epidemic many years ago, the South African government has been pulling all the stops in efforts to prevent the scourge of infections across the country. Our government has relied on scientific intervention from leading companies such as Gilead Sciences and other reputable pharmaceutical entities that have demo... South African women playing their part in efforts to stop the spread of HIV and AIDS
By Mduduzi Malinga Born in Zambia in 1943, Adrian Gardiner’s passion and love for wildlife, came from his father who worked for a cattle ranching business and who taught them about camping in the bush and hunting from an early age. Not long ago, he was awarded with a global award in the […] A South African changemaker’s, global acknowledgement for his work in eco-tourism
Step into a world where architecture becomes a vibrant expression of a nation’s spirit and innovation at the La Biennale di Venezia, South African Pavilion. The 18th International Architecture Exhibition, known as La Biennale di Venezia, has opened its doors in the mesmerising city of Venice, Italy. Drawing architects and enthusiasts f... Journey through South Africa’s Architectural Legacy: Biennale Architettura 2023 Showcases Innovation and Cultural Fusion
Gift Mona is making South Africa proud. By Mduduzi Malinga The country is inspired by Gift Mona’s story making waves at home and abroad. Gift was recently honoured for outstanding achievement at the Pride of Africa Asia Pacific Media Awards. These were established in 2013 and managed by the Appreciate Africa Network, which […] ... Mpumalanga media practitioner wins award in Beijing
By Mduduzi Malinga Bheki Mlangeni is well known as one of the strategists in the youth liberation movement and is known to be one of the human rights lawyers born and bred in Jabulani, Soweto. In the month of April 2015, in honour of the former struggle hero Bheki Mlangeni, former Premier David Makhura announced […] Inspiring news, Bheki Mlangeni Hospital performs its first heart surgery
The Activism of 21 March 1960 in Sharpeville that catalysed the celebration of Human Rights Day today inspires us to not be apathetic to the scourge of Gender-Based Violence that remains a sharp human rights issue across Africa and the diaspora. The fight for gender equality has seen some progress in recent […] Brand South Africa and Africa80 Foundation to host a webinar: GBV – Worth the Fight
October has been declared Mental Health Awareness month in South Africa, a country like many others in the world that adds a fair share of reported cases. It has been reported that a staggering 400 million people suffer from mental or neurological disorders or psychological problems globally. Recent stats have shown a 3% decline in […] ... Mental Health Awareness: A Nation in Healing
South Africa has made significant progress in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic through the commitment to producing the COVID-19 vaccines for the country and the continent. In December 2021 the South African Government, through the African Renaissance Fund (ARF), signed an agreement with the African Vaccination Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to don... Reaffirming Africa’s self-sufficient ability to produce COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 has been disrupting lives for over a year, but collaborations between health experts, business and government have ensured that the lives of South African citizens are spared through readily available vaccination for all. Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness, hospitalisation and death. Although there are many n... THE ROLE OF VACCINES IN CURBING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
South Africa’s Aspen pharmaceutical, headquartered in Durban, has signed a deal to package and sell Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine in Africa. Aspen is focused on improving the health of patients across the world through its high quality and affordable medicines. With a presence of more than two decades in the pharmaceutical sector, ... Aspen Pharmaceutical – the first to get vaccine distribution rights in Africa
As women, you go beyond the ordinary, you have given birth to world leaders, warriors and nations! Every August in South Africa, we pay tribute to the women that paved the path for us in 1956. This month, Brand South Africa salutes our inspirational women from all walks of life, who have showcased and cemented […] AN ODE TO SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN VISIONARIES, CHARTING UNFAMILIAR TERRITORIES AND CHANGING THE NARRATIVE
March 5, 2021 marked the one-year anniversary of South Africa’s very first confirmed CoVID-19 case. The country, the continent, and the world has since changed and suffered tremendous loss. The world’s scientists and greatest medical minds came together to finally find a solution to what the World Health Organization refers to as “the most challeng... COVID-19 vaccine: Africa begins its vaccination journey
Elle Reve – translated from French means She Dreams. These words define the 24-year old Human Resources professional, founder of She Who Dreams, entrepreneur and philanthropist – Luyanda Duma. She recently obtained a post-graduate qualification in Human Resources at the University of Johannesburg, and is currently building a career in the hum... She Who Dreams – an inspirational woman who makes things happen
By Kealeboga Mokomane As the world celebrates International Womens Day on 8 March 2021, Brand South Africa shines a spotlight on 27 year old Tebogo and Lebo Ndala, self–labelled coffee lovers and critic twin chefs, published authors, township cuisine specialists and in my view, South Africa’s next celeb chefs who will represent the country beyond [... Dynamic township duo influences the culinary world one dish at a time
World Cancer Day is observed on 4 February, where cancer survivors are celebrated and encouraged to share their stories. The day is also dedicated to raising funds for cancer research and a causes. According to statistics from the National Cancer Registry (NCR) 2016, the top five cancers affecting women in South Africa include: breast, cervical, [&... SURVIVING BREAST CANCER: A JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in South Africa, the public and private healthcare organisations go on a drive to help raise awareness of this debilitating disease, encourage regular self-examination (watch ) for early detection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breast cancer is a disease in which cells in... ‘CANCER IS TOUGH, BUT SO ARE YOU!’- INCREASING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS IN MEN
