As a country that hinges on Ubuntu as a way of life, we understand that we are because you are. That is why the Brand South Africa initiative, Play Your Part was launched 11 years ago, to not only shed light on active citizenship but also encourage South Africans to uphold our key values as […] Empowering Young South Africans through STEM Education
Brand South Africa recently launched the Global South Africans Network, a programme to harness the collective power of South Africans from around the world by becoming brand ambassadors for our beautiful country. Johannesburg, South Africa (30 March 2023) – Brand South Africa recently partnered with the “South African High Commission” in Ghana and ... How The Global South Africans Network is Creating Meaningful Conversations!
By Katie Mohamed; CEO and Founder of W-Suite Women Empowerment platforms like W-Suite drive key dialogues around gender inequality and how equal opportunities engender empowerment. However, this is not entirely accurate. Equal opportunities are not enough. We all start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging requ... Embracing equity – One size does not fit all
The Miss Earth South Africa has always advocated for the development of young women in South Africa as Environmental Ambassadors. With an unprecedented two years behind us, we face more environmental challenges today than we ever have. And the issue of the climate emergency needs to be tackled head on. Who better to champion this […] Head, Heart and Hands in the game, Miss Earth South Africa 2022 announced
By Phindi Maduna As the official custodian of the country’s Nation Brand, Brand South Africa was pleased to partner with the Abantu Book Festival for the second year in a row. The organisation consistently promotes African youth development and advocates for the culture of reading, writing and literacy. The four-day celebration of African ar... Promoting a culture of reading, writing and literacy at the 4th Annual Abantu Book Festival
1976 TO 2019: South Africa`s youth is more than ready to honour the sacrifices of their counterparts from 1976 “Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom,” said South Africa’s late statesman – Nelson Mandela at London’s Trafalgar Square in February 2005. 16... Youth Day Statement 2019
Play Your Part ambassador, Jabulile Gwala is a brand and marketing guru with a passion for empowering youth and women in South Africa to make a positive contribution in society. Jabulile does this through the ‘In Good Company’ programme which she founded in 2014. The programme focuses on creating platforms where members of the youth […] ... Starting off 2019 ‘In Good Company’
Mrs Mpumalanga second runner-up 2017 – Lucia Ochan, is playing her part whilst in the running for the prestigious crown of Mrs Africa 2019. As a prominent businesswoman, founder and patron of the Lucia O Foundation. Mrs Ochan is making strides towards a better future for all in her community, this through her Emphakatsi – […] Emphakatsi – INdlovukati (She Elephant) – Women in leadership and rural women empowerment series project
The Gender Mainstreaming Awards acknowledge those companies that have actively worked towards gender diversity at the executive and board level. Sulaiman Philip Organisations that had embraced gender diversity in their executive suites and on their boards were celebrated at the fifth Gender Mainstreaming Awards, held at Vodaworld in Midrand on 7 Se... Gender Mainstreaming Awards: Rewarding empowerment
As part an on-going effort to support local charities, the Vintage, with Love initiative calls on regular South Africans donate or buy vintage designer clothes during their sale which begins on Spring Day. Brand South Africa reporter Prominent designer brand clothes, shoes and accessories are on sale at the popular fashion pop-up event Vintage, wit... Designer clothes, shoes on sale in Cape Town to support charities
The number of youth entrepreneurs in South Africa may have dropped, but it is notable that more than 50% of entrepreneurs are youth. Also notable is the rise in the number of female entrepreneurs. Brand South Africa reporter More than half of the South Africans who run their own businesses are youth, according to the […] State of entrepreneurship in South Africa
Poet Koleka Putuma is a South African cultural icon-in-waiting. Her straight-talking multimedia poetry tackles racism, sexism and social ills head-on, giving young African women a formidable global voice. CD Anderson Putuma’s words are never minced and are delivered without formula or platitude. Whether in spoken word format or written, her p... South African poet takes African women’s message to the world
The government’s Codes of Good Practice for black economic empowerment aim to bring an end to uncertainty over BEE deals while boosting South Africa’s economic growth. Black Economic Empowerment Codes of Good Practice
The rise of robots, and opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, were some of the topics that were discussed at the annual Leading Women Summit in Johannesburg. Melissa Javan Digital fluency was something we needed to teach everyone, Accenture’s Roze Phillips said at the Leading Women Summit. Coinciding wit... Teach everyone to operate in a digital world
Fashion designer and proud South African Laduma Ngxokolo shares his views about South Africa’s Constitution and tells us how it has helped to shape him. Mathiba Molefe Considered one of South Africa’s brightest up and coming stars of fashion and design, Laduma Ngxokolo says his passion for knitwear and fashion in general started when he... Me and my constitution: Laduma Ngxokolo
10 August 2016 The Women’s Living Heritage Monument, unveiled by President Jacob Zuma on Women’s Day 9 August 2016, commemorates the story of women’s contribution to the liberation struggle and features four statues of the heroic stalwarts, Lillian Ngoyi, Sophia Williams-de Bruyn, Helen Joseph and Rahima Moosa. 2. The Women’s Living Her... Women’s monument unveiled in Tshwane
Launched in 2014, the Queen’s Young Leaders programme honours young people across the Commonwealth who are contributing to the improvement of their societies. Two South Africans were among those who received awards this year at Buckingham Palace. Two South Africans, Lethabo Ashleigh Letube and Jessica Dewhurst, join the 2016 Queen’s You... South Africans named Queen’s Young Leaders
Pinky Zungu dreamt of becoming an airline pilot, but she has found that piloting a ship is something she could do forever. And she has done such a good job of it that Transnet National Ports Authority has appointed her its first black female deputy harbour master. Durban’s first black female deputy harbour master talks about her job
To celebrate Unesco’s International World Book and Copyright Day on 23 April, an annual event that promotes reading and highlights the importance of creative ownership, we bring you an infographic on the basic concepts of copyright. Infographic: Know your copyrights on World Book and Copyright Day
An Intel programme called She Will Connect aims to increase women’s access to the digital world. Research has shown there is a significant gender gap in developing countries in using technology such as the web. It’ll help to empower women in their businesses, increase literacy, and strengthen their voice. Connecting women to technology
