human rights

Celebrating 30 Years of Democracy: Reflecting on South Africa’s Journey

This year’s Freedom Day, on 27 April, marks the 30th anniversary of democracy in South Africa. On this day in 1994, many South Africans...

Reflecting on 30 years of democracy at the 6th Human Rights Festival

If diamonds are forever as they say, then for us, the memories of the many brave South Africans who have sacrificed their own lives...

Celebrating the agents of change for child-headed homes in South Africa

When everything is normal and life is happening all around us, we often fall blind to the challenges of other people. It is back...
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South Africa’s Resolve: Our Humanity Prevails, Unconditionally

Author – Lefentse Nokaneng             On 11 January 2024, South Africa took a decisive moral stance by bringing a case of genocidal intent against Israel at...
Image: Supplied. Thousands of Palestinians gather at Mandela Square in Ramallah, 11th January 2024.

South Africa’s Principled Stand: A Moral Beacon in Geopolitics

Written by Ebrahim Deen (Researcher, Brand South Africa)     “By bravely standing up for what is right and taking Israel to the ICJ, however, South Africa...

South Africa’s Response to the Outcomes of the Dubai Climate Change Conference COP28

13 December 2023   South Africa welcomes the landmark decision to adopt a Global Goal on Adaptation here at the COP 28 at the Dubai Climate...

Gender-Based Violence is a Human Rights Violation

By Mduduzi Malinga As we commemorate Human Rights Month in South Africa, our people are still facing challenges of gender-based violence as a major human...

The Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival is back! 24-26 MARCH 2023

This 5th edition of the Constitution Hill Human Rights festival takes place at a time when our country is in crisis and our Constitutional...

FEATURE FILMS, MUSIC AND SNEAKER CULTURE, A HUGE ATTRACTION FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN PAVILION...

When they refer to South Africa as a melting Pot of Culture, what they mean is that our industry players – whether...

In honour of A Change-Maker who helps others

When Brand South Africa partnered with Miss South Africa over a year ago, the intention was to promote and celebrate active citizenship,...