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Turning a new leaf in South Africa’s Democracy through the Presidential Inauguration

An era that seemed far and elusive six years ago has finally arrived. On Wednesday 19 June 2024, South Africans and the world over waited in anticipation to witness our rainbow nation’s embrace of the officiation and swearing in of President-elect, His excellency, Cyril Ramaphosa into the country’s seventh administration.

COINING OUR CONSTITUTION: ‘SA25 – CELEBRATING SOUTH AFRICA CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY’

The Constitution is the cornerstone of respecting the rights of all people living in the country. ‘The most admirable Constitution in the history of...

Upholding the values enshrined in the constitution

South Africa over the weekend inaugurated its sixth democratically elected President; Cyril Ramaphosa after the national general elections in May 2019. Brand South Africa...

Celebrate Africa Day with Brand South Africa

The world annually observes Africa Day on 25 May, acknowledging the solidarity among African countries. Africa Day was established in 1963, commemorating the formation...

Mandela centenary coin unveiled

South Africa celebrates the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela throughout 2018; the commemoration begins this month with the announcement of a new...

Nelson Mandela books: a selection

The world's authors - from biographers and journalists to friends and comrades - have found compelling stories to tell about a life lived with courage and conviction. Here's a selection of some of the best books about Nelson Rohlihlahla Mandela.

Mandela Day to focus on tackling poverty

Action against Poverty is this year's theme for Nelson Mandela International Day and South Africans are being encouraged to work together to uproot poverty. Melissa...

South Africa’s national symbols

A country’s symbols – seal, motto, flag, anthem, coat of arms and natural symbols – tell its story and play a crucial role in...

Watch: Milestones in Mandela’s long walk

As we commemorate a year since the death of South African statesman Nelson Mandela on 5 December 2013, we look back at significant moments in his life and struggle, told partly in his own words.

Remembering Mandela, one year on

It has been a year since Nelson Mandela passed on. His departure, mourned by the world, still impacts us today, prompting us to live by his example with compassion, reconciliation and Ubuntu.