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Introducing South Africa’s New Green Queen

 As spring begins to blossom and the sun begins to shine, Miss Earth South Africa, Nompumelelo Maduna, prepares...

Storytelling and Literacy Promotion in partnership with the University of Johannesburg and the Public...

On Thursday, 25 March 2021, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in partnership with Brand South Africa and the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa...

President Cyril Ramaphosa to lead second SA Investment Conference

President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead government’s hosting of the second South Africa Investment Conference to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, from...

Preparing for the future world of work through STEM

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela These words ring true now more than ever...

Sindisa Dunga Foundation Plays its Part in youth development through a career expo

Brand South Africa through its Play Your Part programme continuously encourages each and every citizen to play their part in improving the lives of...

Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital by the numbers

The Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital (NMCH) in Parktown, Johannesburg, is one of the greatest legacy projects in the former president's name. It will begin...

South African wins Commonwealth Short Story Prize for Africa

A South African writer has been named as the Africa Regional winner for the 2016 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Johannesburg-based Faraaz Mahomed says he is an inexperienced writer but the prestigious accolade encourages him to pursue further writing.

Soft power, co-operation will give South Africa an edge in Africa

Building South Africa's reputation in Africa will take effort from business and the government, as well as all South Africans, a research seminar on the nation's reputation hears. While South African businesses were respected in other African countries, South Africans were at times perceived as imposing and aggressive.

Joburg’s digital ambassadors bring tech to the people

Johannesburg---thumbThousands of digital ambassadors are being trained before being sent out into the city to teach hundreds of thousands of Joburg residents how to maximise the use of technology and the city's broadband wifi connectivity it is rolling out. It is all part of becoming a smart city.

Lead SA’s #Changemakers encourages teamwork

At the first Lead SA #ChangeMakers Conference, held in Johannesburg, leaders in business and community projects spoke about how they had made a success with their initiatives. The Lead SA Heroes were also announced.