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
Brand South Africa proudly congratulates South African visionary businessman, Dr. Patrice Motsepe on his re-election as President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo. His unopposed victory reflects the confidence in his leadership and the significant progress African footba... Brand South Africa Congratulates Dr. Patrice Motsepe on His Re-Election as CAF President
Johannesburg, 12 March 2025 – Brand South Africa, the official marketing and reputation management agency of South Africa, is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Nation Brand Forum. Set for 19 March 2025, this flagship event will unite government leaders, industry pioneers, civil society representatives, and grassroots innovators to collabora... Brand South Africa Announces the Annual Nation Brand Forum 2025 – Forging Partnerships to Advance Global Competitiveness
Johannesburg, 16 January 2025 – Brand South Africa is pleased to announce Team South Africa’s participation at the upcoming 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, which will take place from 20 to 24 January 2025 under the theme “Collaboration in the Intelligent Age.” Every year Team South Africa joins the over […] ... Team South Africa to Champion a year of Growth, Solidarity and Global Leadership at WEF Davos
Cape Town, South Africa – August 5 – Brand South Africa is proud to announce its partnership with The International Astronomical Union (IAU) for the 2024 IAU General Assembly, set to take place in Cape Town from August 6 to15. This prestigious event marks the first time ever it’s hosted on the African continent in […] Brand South Africa Partners with The International Astronomical Union (IAU) for Historic General Assembly in Cape Town
This past Saturday, the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) held a successful Council meeting in Cape Town, which was addressed by DKMS-Africa and Brand South Africa. The Council meeting sets the tone for the year for SANEF, on the programme of action and media-related issues the organisation needs to focus on this year. […]... SANEF holds successful, first council meeting for the year
[Johannesburg, South Africa, 13 January 2024]: Brand South Africa response to questions from the Sunday World. Brand South Africa will not be drawn into responding to false, malicious, and misleading allegations from unknown sources with intention to tarnish its reputation and its people. The organization reserves its right to respond to claims int... Brand South Africa Statement: Brand South Africa response to questions from the Sunday World.
Ms Nadine Thomas Brand South Africa complied with the Labour Court judgement and reinstated Ms Thomas to her position as the Chief Financial Officer. Subsequently, an agreement to mutually separate was reached between the two parties, amicably. The terms of which are confidential, as agreed by both parties. The Acting CEO, Ms Sithembile Ntom... Brand South Africa Statement: Brand South Africa response to questions from the Sunday World
Celebrating an everlasting legacy through the 21st Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture. How do we define an everlasting legacy? Secondly, who is responsible for the upholding of ideologies that have created a positive shift in the world that we live in? Well, if the 21st Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture is anything to go by, it […] Celebrating an everlasting legacy through the 21st Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture
Wits University and the African Rainbow Minerals spearhead a research collaboration between the Mining and Education sectors in South Africa. What we often view as philanthropic work serves as a runway for future generations, enabling them to lift off into unimaginable heights. It is the sowing of a good seed with the hopes and […] ... Wits ARM Partnership 2023 (PYP) CM
President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday convened the bi-monthly meeting with members of Cabinet and senior business leaders for an update on progress to address key challenges across the South African economy, with a particular focus on energy, transport and logistics, crime and corruption. President Ramaphosa, key Cabinet ministers and o... PRESS STATEMENT: UPDATE ON GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS COLLABORATION
Many people wonder unto themselves, what would the South African economic landscape look like without the brave people who go off the beaten path and venture out into the unknown quests of enterprise? The answer to that question lies in all the strides and initiatives that the government continues to make in order to support […] A celebration of entrepreneurial stars at the 2nd National Presidential SMMEs & Co-operatives Awards 2023
[Johannesburg – November 17, 2023]: Brand South Africa has noted misleading and misinformed statements made by Ms Ntsiki Mazwai on social media relating to her being withdrawn from a campaign that she claims was sanctioned by Brand South Africa. In her comments, she makes serious allegations against Brand South Africa including that she was d... Brand South Africa refutes misleading statements by Ms Ntsiki Mazwai
South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Ebrahim Patel has commended the business communities of South Africa and United States for taking steps to co-operate to boost trade and investment between the two countries. Minister Patel led a high-level South African business delegation that met representatives of the U.S. Chamb... South Africa and U.S. businesses establish bilateral forum to boost trade and investment
Accelerating trade and investment between South Africa and Uganda has become a key opportunity to translate the ideals of the African Continental Free Trade Area into tangible economic growth programmes [Kampala, Uganda – September 05, 2023]: The second Uganda-South Africa Trade and Investment Summit, currently underway in Kampala, Uganda ai... STRENGTHENING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN SOUTH AFRICA AND UGANDA
Johannesburg 15 August 2023 – Advocating for entrepreneurship has become essential in the South African economy where youth continue to remain vulnerable to unemployment. Many young South Africans, are now turning to creative and innovative solutions, such as entrepreneurship as an alternative to finding a job. Equipping aspiring business owners w... Young people, listen up! Brand South Africa, is gearing up to revitalise your entrepreneurial spirit through its Play Your Part Ignite Roadshow. Mbombela, Mpumalanga, you’re next!
South African youth remain susceptible to unemployment, with many turning to alternate methods of earning an income. Being an entrepreneur in an environment where employment is not always guaranteed has forced youth to become financially independent and find a means to contribute to the country’s economy. Equipping South African youth and aspiring ... Brand South Africa continues to rekindle the entrepreneurial spirit of South African youth across the country
Johannesburg, South Africa – July 12, 2023: Brand South Africa has condemned the torching of several trucks that engulfed the country recently. As an organisation mandated with managing the image and reputation of South Africa, we urge those who are behind this violent act to refrain because it is damaging the image and the reputation […] ... BRAND SOUTH AFRICA CALLS FOR RESTRAIN AS THE COUNTRY CONTINUES TO BATTLE THE TORCHING OF TRUCKS IN KZN, MPUMALANGA AND LIMPOPO
LAGOS, NIGERIA – 30 JUNE 2023 | On 4 July 2023 Brand South Africa, in collaboration with the South African Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria, the South African Chapter of the BRICS Business Council and South African Tourism will host a Business Roundtable under the theme Promoting Regional and Continental Trade Through the AfCFTA and BRICS […] ... BRAND SOUTH AFRICA TO HOST BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
[Johannesburg, South Africa, June 25, 2023]: Brand South Africa notes with concern, the malicious and misleading article, published in the City Press newspaper on Sunday June 25, entitled; “Whistleblower begged parliament to probe Brand SA.” The article seeks to mislead readers through selective references and quotes from various events, which ar... Brand South Africa refutes misleading utterances by the City Press
