By Roxanne Francis South Africa remains a preferred destination for investors, tourists and students. What attracted green hearts and hands to our country this time around, was our on-going commitment to saving the world, prioritising the effects of climate change and accelerating sustainability. Set against the backdrop of Table Mou... The Earthshot Prize enriches African soil
The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM’s) National Entrepreneurship Context Index does not seem to favour South Africa’s climate for aspiring business owners. The index, which measures the twelve entrepreneurial environment conditions (EFCs) that make up the context in which a country’s entrepreneurial activity takes place, positioned South Afric... Brand South Africa Ignites Entrepreneurial Spirit: Making it Happen
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
Famram Solutions founder and CEO Shamila Ramjawan and co-owner Daksha Ramjawan, recently handed over PrincessD Menstrual Cups to grades 5, 6, and 7 learners at MK Rampine Primary School in Blydeville, Lichtenburg, North West Province, South Africa. An educator from the school, Ms. Michelle Karsten, had made the sponsorship request to Ramjawan, whic... Play Your Part Ambassadors Keep Girls in School with PrincessD Menstrual Cups
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
In today’s world, technology plays a crucial role in our daily lives, and with that comes the need for cyber wellness. Cyber wellness refers to the responsible use of technology and the internet to protect ourselves from potential online threats. This is especially important in today’s society, where online harassment, cyberbullying, and cybe... Play Your Part Ambassador urges citizens to be generous with their words through Cyber Wellness campaign
Without any stretch of the imagination, education remains the best tool for addressing South Africa’s great inequality divide. By investing in early childhood development, improving the quality of basic education, promoting access to higher education, and promoting inclusive education policies and practices, it is possible to reduce poverty, promot... Beauty Queen advocates for education as the best solution to heal the country’s societal divide
Johannesburg [04/03/2023]- Anele and the Club are invading five schools around Johannesburg to ignite the spirit of ‘Ubuntu’ and bring it to life by inspiring young South Africans to contribute to positive change with the 947 School Invasion. They will be invading five schools over five days around Johannesburg, starting from next week Monday 6 [&h... [MEDIA RELEASE] Brand South Africa’s Play Your Part partners with the 947 School Invasion Initiative
Nothing captures the essence of why we ought to give more than this timeless Swahili proverb, clearly appealing for a cause that goes further than any other in building societies. For Musa Mathebula, Founder and Chairperson of Musa Mathebula Projects, no other commitment has meant more than leading a specialist non- profit organisation that has [&h... “Charity is a matter of the heart, not of the pocket”
By Mduduzi Malinga Brand South Africa collaborated with the Film and Publication Board (FPB) to raise awareness on emerging online social ills such as cyberbullying and the dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Safer Internet Day 2023 took place this month at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium, Gqeberha, with commemorations and learnings... Strengthening the fight against cyberbullying
“I am driven by a passion to ensure that our planet is able to remain our home for generations to come and our abundance of wildlife” says Miss Earth South Africa 2022, Ziphozethu Sithebe In the very dynamic world of purposeful pageantry, Miss Earth South Africa sets itself a part by elevating active […] Miss Earth South Africa 2022 lets us in to her heart and her head
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Brand South Africa regularly collaborates with civil society organisations to raise awareness for the challenges faced by minorities, especially their contributions to social cohesion and nation building. In line with its Play Your Part programme, the organisation has partnered with the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities in South... Celebrate South Africa on Casual Day 2022
South Africa has sent off 100 firefighters to assist in firefighting efforts in the province of Manitoba in Canada. The request for assistance came from the Canadian Inter-agency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) which has, in terms of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Canada and South Africa, asked for firefighting assistance from Working on Fi... South Africa to send 100 firefighters to assist in firefighting efforts in Canada
Shudufhadzo Musida has been crowned Miss South Africa 2020 and her hope is to raise awareness for mental health issues in rural and informal South Africa! Cape Town, South Africa (26 October 2020) – Miss South Africa 2020 was crowned over the weekend, meet Shundufhadzo Musida. Shundufhadzo Musida, 24-years-old, was born and raised in Ha-Masi... Meet the new Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo Musida
“To girls and women everywhere, I issue a simple invitation. My sisters, my daughters, my friends; find your voice” – Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia Earlier this month the United Nation (UN) celebrated International Day of the Girl Child, a day that recognises girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. [... INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD CELEBRATED IN MPUMALANGA
Every year thousands of men, women and children in South Africa fall into the trap of traffickers. According to A21 – a nonprofit organisation fueled by radical hope that human beings everywhere will be rescued from bondage and completely restored, human trafficking is an internationally unlawful act that is impacting the lives of victims gl... Human Traficking: be alert and stay safe
In the local beauty market, a new breed of daring beauty brands are shaking up the industry and challenging the entrenched, more recognized international brands with their unique method of product and branding. Beauty markets are being changed, new narratives are being told, telling of a new story owned by the needs and wants of […] Hermosa Flor Cosmetics: From South Africa to the world
Johannesburg, 4 August 2020: Brand South Africa recently supported rugby icon, Makazole Mapimpi in his action-orientated campaign to raise awareness and a call to action against the scourge of gender-based violence in South Africa. The #Mapimpi67 campaign, launched on 18 July 2020 (Mandela Day), calls on men to record video messages and help fight ... BRAND SOUTH AFRICA MEDIA STATEMENT ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir to star in ‘Inala’ a Zulu ballet which takes centre stage in London at The Peacock Theatre from 30 April to 18 May. Beautifully articulated on its website, HYPERLINK “https://www.inala.co.uk/about-the-show”Inala, meaning abundance of goodwill in isiZulu, was conceived five years ago... Brand South Africa calls on Global South Africans to support Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir as it stars in ‘Inala’ a Zulu ballet in London
