Freedom Day commemorates the historic elections marking the official end of apartheid. It celebrates the principles enshrined in South Africa’s 1996 Constitution—human dignity, equality before the law, and the protection of fundamental rights. Long queues snaked through both townships and suburbs alike, as schoolteachers, miners and entrepreneurs s... FREEDOM DAY 2025: MILESTONES OF TRANSFORMATION
As the first African nation to preside over the G20, South Africa is stepping onto the world stage with confidence and purpose. Guided by the principles of Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainable Development, the country is driving transformative discussions that shape both continental and global progress. The resilience of the country’s econo... South Africa’s Global Influence: Leadership Beyond Borders
By Lethabo Mkhize At a time when the world is navigating economic recovery, rising inequality, and shifts in geopolitical dynamics, South Africa presents a hopeful and human-centred story—one that reflects resilience, talent, and an eagerness to engage globally. The 2024/25 State of the Nation Report, unveiled at Johannesburg’s historic Cons... South Africa’s Resilient Nation Brand in a Global Context
Expropriation Without Compensation (EWC) SOUTH AFRICA’S EXPROPRIATION ACT The Expropriation Act of 2025 replaces the outdated 1975 Expropriation Act, bringing South Africa’s land reform policies in line with constitutional principles. The 1975 Act, drafted during apartheid, was designed to serve state interests with minimal legal prot... What is South Africa’s Expropriation Act of 2025
[Johannesburg, South Africa, July 13, 2021]. Brand South Africa calls on South Africans to play their part in protecting our country in line with our constitutional values. The violent demonstrations that are ravaging our communities cannot continue. They have culminated into criminal acts leading to the loss of lives and livelihood. Property is be... Brand SA calls on citizens to play their part in restoring peace and unity in South Africa
Brand South Africa is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of its “Play Your Part” movement with a new programme aimed at high school learners. The initiative called #OwnYourHustle encourages innovative thinking, active citizenry, and entrepreneurship amongst the Class of 2021/2022 to build a community of learners who are go-getters, self-starte... #OwnYourHustle: Brand South Africa Celebrates 10th “Play Your Part” Anniversary with new Initiative for Secondary Schools
Soweto is South Africa’s most popular township, located in the southwest of Johannesburg, with a population of approximately 1,271,628 according to the South Africa’s Census (2011). The vibrant township is famous for its many chapters to the country’s fight towards liberation and home to struggle heroes. The most famous was the riots in 1976, spark... AECI PLAYS THEIR PART AT GOZA PRIMARY SCHOOL
For the first time more than 1178 learners at Zisukhanyo Secondary School in Philippi, Cape Town have a well-stocked and fully functional library. At the much-anticipated launch, Brand South Africa and the Bookery will hand over the library to the school on Friday 23 April 2021 in celebration of World Book Day. The Bookery is […] THE BOOKERY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRAND SOUTH AFRICA TO OPEN A NEW LIBRARY AT ZISUKHANYO SECONDARY SCHOOL IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD BOOK DAY, APRIL 23,2021
Brand South Africa’s response to challenges facing the organisation [Johannesburg, South Africa, April, 16, 2021]. Brand South Africa notes the coverage by the City Press newspaper and responds as follows: Brand South Africa will not be drawn into a discussion about ongoing internal matters with the media. As such, the organisation is not at libert... Brand South Africa responds to allegations
Brand South Africa in the United Kingdom(UK) last month collaborated with Mzansi Festival, a concept developed by Elokshin Entertainment as an annual event that connect the world through music. The virtual event was hosted to promote South Africa in the UK and to mobilize Global South Africans to play their part in ploughing back home […] ... CONNECTING THE WORLD THROUGH MUSIC #MZANSIFESTIVAL
On 9 July 2020, Brand South Africa introduced the Top 15 Miss South Africa contestants to the Play Your part Programme through a virtual workshop. Brand South Africa believes strongly in the development of meaningful partnerships as they are the foundation for our success. We work closely with a number of partners across government , […] ... Brand South Africa Introduces Miss South Africa Contestants to the Play Your Part Programme
MTN retains title of nation’s most valuable brand, valued at R49.4 billion Life Healthcare is South Africa’s fastest growing brand, up 29% and climbing 5 spots in ranking Vodacom is nation’s strongest brand, Brand Strength Index (BSI) score 89.5 out of 100 Top 50 most valuable South African brands from Brand Finance South Africa 50 […] ... BRAND SOUTH AFRICA AND BRAND FINANCE ANNOUNCE TOP 50 SOUTH AFRICAN BRANDS
Brand South Africa is proud to collaborate with the Sydney South African Film Festival (SSAFF) to bring to audiences across the globe a curated selection of films available for rent online from 3 – 12 July 2020. Featuring 16 films, SSAFF On Demand offers audiences access to some of South Africa’s most exciting, challenging and […] ... SSAFF ON DEMAND: THE BEST CONTEMPORARY SOUTH AFRICAN CINEMA AVAILABLE TO RENT ONLINE
[embeddoc url=”https://brandsouthafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Brand-SA-Holding-Statement-Tebogo-M-16-April-2020.pdf” download=”all”] Alleged breach of lockdown regulations by a member of Brand South Africa’s Board of Trustees
Johannesburg, March 28, 2020: As South Africa entered a twenty-one day, national lockdown to combat the spread of the Coronavirus, the country entered a time of unprecedented firsts at the scale of another historical first moment when, for example, Nelson Mandela walked out of the Victor Verster prison – as a free man! For the […] Brand South Africa notes – A time of challenges and firsts as Moody’s downgrades South Africa amid COVID-19 global crisis
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Johannesburg, March 24, 2020: As the world grapples with the spiking number of confirmed Covid-19 cases; currently at more than 351 000, President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has called on citizens to play their part. This is against the backdrop of confirmed cases in the country doubling in less than 24 […] Brand South Africa urges citizens around the world to play their part to unite the fight against Covid-19
Johannesburg, March 18, 2020: Brand South Africa has today urged citizens to play their part in helping the country to curb the adverse effects of coronavirus, commonly referred to as ‘COVID-19.’ According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), this pandemic has resulted in over 180 000 people world-wide testing positive, with numbers likely to in... Brand South Africa calls on citizens to take action amid President Ramaphosa’s declaration on COVID-19
By Mduduzi Malinga Brand South Africa in collaboration with the Edenvale Lions Basketball Academy, hosted the official opening of a basketball court in Edenvale, Ekurhuleni November 16. The basketball court was launched to improve the state of basketball as a sport in South Africa, by developing players who can compete at an international level, st... Brand South Africa in collaboration with Edenvale Lions Basketball Academy hosted the official opening ceremony of a Basketball Court
Brand South Africa welcomes the newly appointed Board of Trustees for the organisation as appointed by His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa. In terms of the Trust Deed, the Board is appointed for a period of three years, effective from 13 November 2019. These appointments come after a call for nominations for members to serve on […] ... Brand South Africa welcomes the newly appointed Board of Trustees
