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Celebrating South Africa’s contribution to Science and Innovation
When the question of innovation within the science and technology fraternity arises, South Africa is right up there among other nations that have made...
Brand South Africa joins the country in mourning and honouring the fallen firefighter heroes
Johannesburg, Wednesday 12 September 2018 – Brand South Africa joins the country in mourning the three firefighters who lost their lives in the line...
On the Shoulders of a Giant: Lessons from the life of Oliver Tambo
The Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation hosted the Oliver Tambo Centenary Memorial Lecture under the appropriate theme “On the Shoulders of a Giant” at...
Quotable OR Tambo
Born in 1917, OR Tambo would have been 100 years old this year. He is remembered as a selfless and accessible leader, as a man...
Castle of Good Hope celebrates South Africa’s diverse heritage
During Heritage Month, Cape Town's Castle of Good Hope launched a legacy project that highlights 350 years of South African history, from colonial and...
The legacy of Albert Luthuli
ANC president from 1952 to 1967, and winner of the 1960 Nobel Peace Prize, Chief Albert Luthuli was the most respected African leader of his era. The Albert Luthuli Legacy Project keeps the story of Luthuli - and the millions of people he represented - alive for a generation of South Africans born into freedom.
Soweto, heartbeat of the nation
Infused with the history of the struggle against apartheid and alive with the energy of the city of gold, Soweto is a must-see for tourists in search of more than sun, sea and the big five.
Sophiatown: recalling the loss
It was on 9 February 1955 that the forced removal of over 60 000 people from Sophiatown began. Fifty years on, the City of Johannesburg pays tribute to the sons and daughters of its lost suburb.
18 facts about the 9-metre Mandela statue
Weighing in at more than 3.5 tons, the new statue of Nelson Rolihlala Mandela
unveiled on Monday at the Union Buildings shows the father of the nation with his
arms outstretched, as if embracing the nation. Find out the facts behind this
remarkable feat of art and engineering.
Brand South Africa, Freedom Park honour struggle heroes
On 27 April 2017 Brand South Africa partnered with Freedom Park to celebrate 23 years of freedom in South Africa.
Freedom Park is a cultural...