Q: Why was the budget speech postponed Cabinet requested the postponement of the tabling of the 2025 National Budget to allow for further discussions. While the National Budget speech is delivered by the Minister of Finance, it is a collective document agreed on by Cabinet. The postponement allows for further engagement on the country’s finances. [... WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE 2025 NATIONAL BUDGET SPEECH
Talent that is not well developed, channeled and groomed may prove to be futile in the long run. As we’ve seen with most sporting greats, the display of their athleticism and talent has always been attributed to the early development and coaching that they’ve been exposed to at a young age. That is how champions […] Nurturing Talent at the Tsitsikamma Constitutional Awareness Campaign
The Soweto Gospel Choir has been inundated with congratulatory messages, following their third Grammy win this weekend. The choir was recognised at the 2019 GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, taking home Best World Music album for their latest offering Freedom. In 2007, the group won their first Grammy in the category Best Traditional World Music [&hell... Soweto Gospel Choir bags 3rd Grammy Award
Brand South Africa’s mission is to encourage citizens to find opportunities that promote Nation Brand pride and patriotism. The importance of a patriotic society results in a strengthened Nation Brand image and competitiveness. This is why South African multi award-winning record producer DJ Black Coffee in partnership with stand-up comedian, actor... Brand South Africa calls on patriots to support an authentic South African story #Matwetwe
Brand South Africa successfully hosted its third Nation Brand Forum in October 2018, under the theme: Inspiring excellence in sports and creative industry. The forum saw a room bursting with industry experts in the fields of sports, arts, film, dance, music and fashion in attendance. All with the objective of engaging and collaborating towards find... Max-Hoba strengthening the Nation Brand image through music in Paris
“Too fast? Too bad. I was born to do this.” This is the message gold medallist Caster Semenya conveys in her latest ad. This year has been nothing short of amazing for the South African 800m runner, who has just wrapped up another phenomenal season. She reached an 800m personal best of 1:54.25 in […] [WATCH] Nike celebrates SA’s golden girl, Caster Semenya in cutting-edge ad
Brand South Africa collaborated with Proudly South African and South African Tourism to host an insightful Heritage, Tourism and Investment Media tour to KwaZulu-Natal in celebration of Heritage Month on the 05th – 06th September 2018. Heritage Month is celebrated annually during September as a build up to the significant public holiday – her... Brand South Africa, Proudly South African and South African Tourism host a Heritage, Tourism and Investment Media tour to KwaZulu-Natal
Brand South Africa has partnered with DISCOP, a TV and film market, to host the continent’s largest market-DISCOP, which will bring together entertainment moguls from both Africa and the Middle East. Johannesburg, Wednesday 25 October 2017- Brand South Africa has partnered with DISCOP to host Africa’s largest TV content market-DISCOP in Johan... Press release: Brand South Africa, DISCOP to host Africa’s largest TV content market event
A new African character comes to Tidmouth Sheds, home to popular children’s television show Thomas and Friends, in 2018. Meet Nia the Kenyan engine, who will be helping to keep fan favourites Thomas, Skarloey and James the Red Engine on a more modern and inclusive track. CD Anderson Announcing a new direction for the Thomas […] Kenyan train joins Thomas and Friends TV show
South Africa’s most popular radio stations are available online, so you can tune into South African music, news and talk – no matter where you are in the world. South African radio online
The SABC’s role in promoting social cohesion and non-racialism was explored at a seminar in Johannesburg. Priya Pitamber The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) was there to serve its people, said the acting chief operating officer, Bessie Tugwana. This was one of the messages that came out of a seminar on the SABC’s Role in [... Is the SABC promoting social cohesion?
Johannesburg, Monday 21 August 2017 – Over the weekend the 39th annual Loeries awards, took place in Durban ICC. The Loeries are Africa and the Middle East’s premiere initiative that recognise, reward, inspire and foster creative excellence in the brand communication industry. Brand South Africa’s Play Your Part is proud to be a recipient of [&hell... Press release: Brand South Africa’s Play Your Part Wins a Gold Award at the Loeries
A guide to South Africa’s commercial radio stations, which includes what each offers, what frequency to tune into and where the broadcasting areas are. Brand South Africa reporter Under apartheid, South Africa had only two independent radio stations. With the deregulation of broadcasting in the late 1990s, the number of commercial stations op... South Africa’s commercial radio stations
Poets and musicians collaborate on The Mash Up, a weekly SAfm radio show. Between them and the audience, they teach the host and listeners about South Africa’s musical history. Melissa Javan To learn about South African music from the listeners and the artists in studio is one of the benefits of hosting The Mash Up […] The Mash Up radio host learns from listeners
Brand South Africa has now joined Instagram. You can experience South Africa’s natural beauty and awesome people wherever you are. So join us on our journey. We are a warm people living in a beautiful country. We are a country of 52 million stories. We want South Africans to tell their own story. It is […] Brand South Africa is now on Instagram
Here’s a list of South Africa’s public broadcasting radio stations. Brand South Africa reporter The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is responsible for public-service broadcasting in South Africa. While wholly owned by the state, the corporation is financially independent of taxpayers’ money, deriving its income from ... South Africa’s public broadcasting radio stations
In a milestone for South African publishing, Ndalo Media, publisher of the popular Destiny magazine, will be the new local publishers of international fashion magazine brand Elle, making it the first wholly black-owned media company to secure exclusive licensing for one of the world’s oldest and most popular magazine brands. CD Anderson Ndalo... Ndalo Media secures landmark South African publishing licence for Elle magazines
Media24 has launched South Africa’s first vegan focused magazine, The Vegan Life. Besides vegan friendly recipes, there are also informative articles on a wide range of relevant topics, from getting enough protein to buying cruelty-free beauty products. Priya Pitamber In the newly launched magazine, The Vegan Life, numerous questions relating to th... South Africa’s first vegan magazine
3 November 2016 During October, various internet photo memes popped up featuring a Ghanaian toddler absorbed in his art work. The boy became a viral sensation across social networks in South Africa, and now the full, inspirational story behind the photo has been revealed. LETS SUPPORT JAKE: Contribute to his education. Link in my bio […] ... Jake Amo: Ghanaian toddler breaks the internet
Melissa Javan Amo Ngoepe Amo Ngoepe learned the true meaning of the African proverb – “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” – as she traversed the continent over 64 days.Speaking at a Tedx event hosted in Soweto Ngoepe shared stories from her adventure as she […] Video: Must watch Tedx Talks of inspiring South African women
