As President Cyril Ramaphosa engages with U.S. stakeholders and President Donald Trump, questions have emerged regarding the application of South Africa’s Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policy to international investors. South Africa remains open and committed to global partnerships grounded in mutual respect, shared growth, and su... Why South Africa’s Economic Transformation Agenda Applies to All
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
The global gaze shifts to Shanghai Fashion Week (SHFW), where South Africa’s creative prowess takes center stage. Talent, innovation, and cultural storytelling define this moment as Brand South Africa, in collaboration with Development Reimagined (DR) and the South African Consulate in Shanghai, presents a showcase that is both artistic and economi... SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGNERS TAKE TO THE WORLD STAGE AT SHANGHAI FASHION WEEK
In the world of sports photography, few names resonate as powerfully as Pitsi Vincent Matlou, known to fans and peers alike as Vino Snap or “The Eye of God” PITSI VINCENT MATLOU: “VINO SNAP” – THE EYE OF GOD BEHIND THE LENS OF SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
By Zinhle Zikalala The 38th African Union (AU) Summit, concluded over the weekend in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and was a historic moment for Africa’s economic transformation and global trade relations. With the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations”, the Summit not only addressed past injusti... 38TH AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT: UNLOCKING AFRICA’S ECONOMIC POWER AND GLOBAL INFLUENCE
Nairobi May 27 2024 African countries need to trade in value-added and intermediate goods with each other and the rest of the world in order to address the continent’s developmental challenges. Platforms like the African Continental Free Trade Area ( AfCFTA) must also be used to strengthen value chains across various sectors. These are [&hel... Africa needs to trade in higher-value goods to aid development
By: Roxanne Francis Our film industry has been dubbed “Africa’s most globally integrated and diversified economy” and it’s easy to see why. The recognition and platform given to the industry at the 74th Berlinale: European Film Market (EFM) once again positioned South Africa as a favourable film destination. In 2022, the *sector contr... The Future of African Filmmaking Takes Centre stage at the 74TH Berlinale: European Film Market
By Mduduzi Malinga Born in Zambia in 1943, Adrian Gardiner’s passion and love for wildlife, came from his father who worked for a cattle ranching business and who taught them about camping in the bush and hunting from an early age. Not long ago, he was awarded with a global award in the […] A South African changemaker’s, global acknowledgement for his work in eco-tourism
Step into a world where architecture becomes a vibrant expression of a nation’s spirit and innovation at the La Biennale di Venezia, South African Pavilion. The 18th International Architecture Exhibition, known as La Biennale di Venezia, has opened its doors in the mesmerising city of Venice, Italy. Drawing architects and enthusiasts f... Journey through South Africa’s Architectural Legacy: Biennale Architettura 2023 Showcases Innovation and Cultural Fusion
Gift Mona is making South Africa proud. By Mduduzi Malinga The country is inspired by Gift Mona’s story making waves at home and abroad. Gift was recently honoured for outstanding achievement at the Pride of Africa Asia Pacific Media Awards. These were established in 2013 and managed by the Appreciate Africa Network, which […] ... Mpumalanga media practitioner wins award in Beijing
By Sithembile Ntombela South Africa is one of the countries that has shown interest and intent in the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement. The Agreement is positioned as Africa’s greatest economic tool towards achieving the self-sustainability championed in the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and also as it pert... AFRICAN MADE: POSITIONING SOUTH AFRICA’S ROLE IN AFRICA’S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
The South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Grace Jeanet Mason has announced plans of more investments between her country and Ghana aimed at boosting trade volumes and intra-africa trade. Trade between Ghana and South Africa is already in excess of US$5 to 6billion annually, and available data reveal that as of November 2022, the top […] ... South African High Commissioner Pledges More Investments with Ghana
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with Brand SA, Asham TV and Mail and Guardian invites members of the media to Africa’s Webinar on celebrating Africa’s Heritage taking place on 29 September at 14h00. The month of September is commemorated as Heritage month celebrating the cultural expressions and... HERITAGE WEBINAR: CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF SOLOMON LINDA AND SOUTH AFRICA’S INDIGENOUS MUSIC
We are well into Heritage Month, dubbed “Indigenous Heritage Month” for 2022, during which all South Africans rally to learn, appreciate and celebrate our country’s rich and diverse heritage. From Braai to Bobotie, Mogudu to Malva Pudding, when the kitchen is concerned, our favourite dishes are a true reflection of the diversity that ... A Taste of Mzanzi’s Soul
Your Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana, Your Excellencies High Commissioners of both South Africa and Botswana, Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Business Leaders, Distinguished Guests, Colleagues and Friends, Your Excellency, Mr President, I a... PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA AT THE SOUTH AFRICA-BOTSWANA BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
Your Excellency, President Alassane Ouattara, Ambassadors, Ministers, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, President Ouattara and I, together with our respective delegations, have just concluded very warm and productive discussions. It is a matter of great significance that President Ou... PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA’S REMARKS DURING A MEDIA BRIEFING ON THE OCCASION OF A STATE VISIT BY CÔTE D’IVOIRE PRESIDENT ALASSANE OUATTARA, UNION BUILDINGS
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will host the South Africa- Côte d’Ivoire Trade and Investment Business Forum. The objective of the forum is to provide South African and Ivorian companies with a strategic platform to engage on bilateral trade and investment opportunities in both markets, while simultaneously affor... SOUTH AFRICA- CÔTE D’IVOIRE TRADE AND INVESTMENT BUSINESS FORUM
On 23 – 27 May 2022, Brand South Africa worked together with the South African Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) to host the annual Africa Communications Week (AfricaCommsWeek) in Johannesburg. The objective of the annual collaboration is two-fold: To leverage strategic partnerships with stakeholders to promote the country’s Na... Africa Communications Week 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africans well on Africa Day, describing it as an occasion to reflect on our collective responsibility to further the cause of unity among the nations of the continent. Africa Day commemorates the founding in 1963 of the Organisation of African Unity, the forerunner to the African Union. “For us […] ... President Cyril Ramaphosa urges tolerance and unity on Africa Day 2022
Miss South Africa 2020 Shudufhadzo Musida, shows us that she’s not just the country’s proud title holder, and the founder of an online mental health initiative called #MindfulMondays, but she recently added author to her list of achievements. Shudu, as she’s fondly known, recently published a book ‘Shudu Finds Her Magic’ in partnership with th... OUR REIGNING QUEEN SHINES HER MAGIC ON HERITAGE
