As a country that hinges on Ubuntu as a way of life, we understand that we are because you are. That is why the Brand South Africa initiative, Play Your Part was launched 11 years ago, to not only shed light on active citizenship but also encourage South Africans to uphold our key values as […] Empowering Young South Africans through STEM Education
Brand South Africa kicked off the year on an entrepreneurial note at the TEA (Township Entrepreneurs Alliance) Mentorship & Business Workshop, that took place at the Mayibuye Cultural Centre in Galeshewe, Kimberley. As part of Brand South Africa’s flagship Play Your Part initiative, Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Ms. Thembi Siweya delivered... The Cubing Hub: thinking outside the box
Johannesburg, Wednesday 14th August 2019 – As the official marketing agency of South Africa tasked with building the country’s brand reputation and improve its global competitiveness, Brand South Africa has collaborated with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to host an international student bursar’s orientation and send-o... The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) collaborates with Brand South Africa to host an international student send-off programme
In efforts to make improvements to society and contribute towards sustainable development in South Africa, the world’s largest food and beverage company, NESTLÉ partnered with the non-profit organisation, South African- Mathematics Foundation (SAMF). The partnership brings together stakeholders in education and nutrition sectors, both private and p... Nestlé and the South African Mathematics Foundation Inspire Future Leaders
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. – Nelson Mandela These words ring true now more than ever as South Africa, as with the rest of world, experiences and transitions into a radical period of change presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). A period which necessitates everyone […] ... Preparing for the future world of work through STEM
Johannesburg, Friday, 28 September 2018 – Brand South Africa is proud to collaborate with the National Heritage Council (NHC) and various other stakeholders on its annual programme Heritage Education Schools Outreach Programme (HESOP). Speaking about the programme, Brand South Africa’s Strategic Relationship Manager, Ms Toni Gumede said; “Bra... Brand South Africa is proud to collaborate with the National Heritage Council (NHC) and various other stakeholders on its annual programme Heritage Education Schools Outreach Programme (HESOP)
Brand South Africa and the University of South Africa (UNISA) successfully partnered to host the South African Competitiveness Forum (SACF) and the Pan-African University Dialogue in a two-day programme on the 11th -12th September 2018 and wrapping up the South African visit with a day-tour in and around Johannesburg and Soweto on the 13th Septembe... Brand South Africa’s South African Competitiveness Forum and the Pan-African University Dialogue overview with Dr Kobby Mensah
Brand South Africa and UNISA host the South African Competitiveness Forum and the Pan-African University Dialogue Johannesburg, Wednesday 05th September 2018 – Brand South Africa and the University of South Africa (UNISA) have partnered to host the South African Competitiveness Forum (SACF) and the Pan-African University Dialogue in a two-day... Brand South Africa and UNISA host the South African Competitiveness Forum and the Pan-African University Dialogue
Johannesburg, Wednesday, 29th August 2018 – Following a successful activation in KZN, the Play Your Part programme is heading to schools in the Eastern Cape on Monday 3rd September 2018. The activation will be at the Chapman Senior Secondary with both Grade 11 and Grade 12 learners participating in the active citizenship engagement. Learners will g... Eastern Cape Schools have their share of the Play Your Part activation
Education is an integral part of building a strong, stable society, that enables an optimistic future for all. As universally celebrated and the first elected President of a democratic South Africa Nelson Mandela said; “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. It is of great importance that each […] ... Education Africa’s Mr Urdang is a recipient of the 2018 Klaus J Jacobs Award
Play Your Part ambassador, Dr Msizi Mkhize is passionate about the teaching Mathematics and Accounting to young people so that they can secure sound futures for themselves. Dr Mkhize holds Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Commerce degrees. He currently lectures accounting at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Accounting, Economics and Fi... Mathematics made easy for a better tomorrow
Play Your Part programme is Brand South Africa’s nationwide programme that encourages active citizenship and looks to impact the country positively in order to fulfil the bigger picture of building a positive Nation Brand. Active citizenship means peop... Bow tie wearing teacher tackles education inequalities
Two entrepreneurs from Johannesburg have created a career research platform to enable learners to find information on what and where to study, and also where to get learnerships or bursaries. Brand South Africa reporter Years ago, two young men didn’t know which career to pursue; they also faced several challenges to furthering their educatio... Website gives direction to career paths, tertiary institutions
South Africa’s financial services sector, backed by a sound regulatory and legal framework, is sound and sophisticated, boasting dozens of domestic and foreign institutions providing a full range of services. South Africa’s financial sector
Five Kenyan teenagers, aged 15 to 17, have been selected to take part in the Google Technovation software development competition. Their innovative app design addresses female health challenges, in particular raising awareness of female genital mutilation. CD Anderson Stacy Owino, Cynthia Otieno, Purity Achieng, Mascrine Atieno and Ivy Akinyi are s... Kenyan schoolgirls create female health app for Google
Students from the University of Cape Town won a trip to an international conference in the US at a women-only hackathon. Melissa Javan A group of female students from the University of Cape Town won a hackathon on 6 August 2017 and will be attending an international information technology conference for women in the US […] UCT students win women-only hackathon
Several South African women have made it their mission to change the perception that the tech industry is a place only for men. They started initiatives to teach girls about coding and inspire them to become innovators. Melissa Javan Her journey to teach girls about computer programming languages started with four girls, one laptop and […] ... South African women break coding gender stereotypes
The influential Forbes Africa business magazine unveiled its annual 30 Under 30 young African entrepreneurs on 1 June 2017. The list features up-and-coming small business leaders making an impact on the continent and the world. CD Anderson In addition to emerging moguls from Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana, the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list also [&hellip... South Africans among Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 young entrepreneurs
Spend your Youth Day this year making a difference in a child’s life by donating a book. You can also be part of a bicycle tour in Soweto, Johannesburg. Brand South Africa reporter The team behind the initiative Book a Bicycle is giving people the opportunity to spend Youth Day, 16 June 2017, in Soweto, […] Bicycle tour company urges people to donate books
A thousand years ago, Mapungubwe was the centre of the largest kingdom in southern Africa, with a thriving trade in gold and ivory with China, India and Egypt. Discovered in 1932 but kept under wraps by the apartheid government, Mapungubwe is one of SA’s eight Unesco World Heritage Sites. Mapungubwe: South Africa’s lost city of gold
