The rhythmic pounding of running shoes is set to echo through the streets of Cape Town once again as the Two Oceans Marathon prepares for its 54th edition. South Africa’s Two Oceans Marathon: A Showcase of Talent, Tourism, and Investment
Brand South Africa proudly congratulates South African visionary businessman, Dr. Patrice Motsepe on his re-election as President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo. His unopposed victory reflects the confidence in his leadership and the significant progress African footba... Brand South Africa Congratulates Dr. Patrice Motsepe on His Re-Election as CAF President
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 Kagiso Bonoko Brand South Africa partnered with the Momentum gsport Awards to celebrate the prestigious achievements of women in sports. This is a pinnacle event on South Africa’s sporting calendar, dedicated to honouring, recognising, and elevating the profile of women in sports. The on-going partnership highlights Brand South Africa’s c... Celebrating South African Women in Sports
Celebrating an everlasting legacy through the 21st Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture. How do we define an everlasting legacy? Secondly, who is responsible for the upholding of ideologies that have created a positive shift in the world that we live in? Well, if the 21st Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture is anything to go by, it […] Celebrating an everlasting legacy through the 21st Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture
There’s great joy in the air across all parts of South Africa and the diaspora for the country’s victory over England at the semi final match on Saturday 21 October 2023. South Africans are still blown away at how the Springboks never cease to amaze the world with their unrelenting grit and desire for winning. […] South Africa’s Springboks prepare to defend their championship title against the All Blacks at the Stade de France
The South African Special Olympics team have set a gold standard at the official seat of government. Ascending to the highest order fit for champions, their recognition by His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings was an occasion to marvel at. This is after their return from the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer […] ... South African Special Olympics Team honoured at the Union Buildings
The 2023 Momentum gsport Awards: A Night of Recognition and Empowerment. The 2023 Momentum gsport Awards took centre stage as a celebration of the incredible achievements of women in sports, shattering stereotypes and shining as the true stars they are. This annual event, which aims to honour and uplift women in sports, was […]... Celebrating Women in Sports: Highlights from the 2023 Momentum gsport Awards
As history would have it, only a handful of leaders had the ability to have their ideals engraved in the hearts of people long after they’ve passed on. For us, Nelson Mandela was an embodiment of selfless leadership for people across the four cardinal points of the world. It is to this end that the […] Living out Madiba’s legacy in a month full of festivities
Excitement levels reach an all time high in South Africa as we draw closer to the start of the 2023 Vitality Netball World Cup. Since its inception 60 years ago in 1963, the Netball World Cup will be hosted on African soil for the first time ever, where our very own Cape Town will be […] Gearing up for the first Netball World Cup on African Soil
Mandela Day 2018 launch – a centenary celebration Yesterday 23rd April 2018, The Nelson Mandela Foundation launched Mandela Day at the Constitution Hill in honour of the legacy of Madiba and placing emphasis on the culture of volunteerism. The Foundation invited all to play a part in building a society inspired by the values of […] Mandela Day 2018 launch – a centenary celebration
By Mduduzi Malinga Sport plays a significant role in South African culture as it unites and promotes patriotism, nation-building and social cohesion. Last year, the country celebrated WAFCON winners Banyana Banyana, and this year there presents an opportunity for the country to fly the flag, especially if the nation rallies behind our nation... South Africa, let’s rally behind our national teams ahead of this year’s World Cup Tournaments
South African women in sports were in the spotlight this week, at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg, for the gsport awards, as they were celebrated and acknowledged at a glitzy event in Johannesburg. Brand South Africa in collaboration with the Momentum gsport Awards, hosted the 17th edition of the Awards. More than 200 prestigious winners [&hell... Honouring our sports heroines in true ‘Mzansi’ style
Brand South Africa will collaborate with gsport, to host the 17th edition of the Momentum gsport Awards on the 14th of September 2022. The Momentum gsport Awards are the leading national women’s sport recognition platform. More than 200 winners have been honoured since inception. South Africa’s Lara van Niekerk, Akhona Makalima and Cato Louw... Lara van Niekerk, Akhona Makalima and Cato Louw Lead #gsport17 Finalists
A rose amongst the thorns. This year’s women’s month kicked off on a high for South Africa, as a leading example of how to launch an inspired renaissance of appreciation and recognition for women’s sports. Leading the renaissance through a display of sheer determination and drive, is Banyana Banyana Head Coach, Desiree Ellis, [&hellip... Meet WAFCON Coach of the year: Desiree Ellis
A dedication to active citizenship is at the heart of South Africa’s character. The endeavours of responsible, revolutionary, and resourceful active citizens who take charge in times of need, remain instrumental in the prosperity of the country. The late Nelson Mandela embodied this outlook in many ways. The world draws inspiration from Mandela’s l... Nelson Mandela Foundation encourages the world to find sustainable solutions for a better future
[Johannesburg, South Africa, July 25, 2022]. When COVID 19 hit, the world came to a standstill, and so did sporting activities. The joy of watching national teams of any sport across the world came to an abrupt halt. For South Africa, this was at the height of just having won a rugby world cup. The […] Media Release: Banyana Banyana win & exceptional performance gives the nation yet another boost towards increased social cohesion
Among the industries that were hit the hardest when the Global Pandemic hit the world, more specifically South Africa in 2020, was the creative industry. Aspiring, seasoned film and TV makers, even budding students, were left with no choice but to reconsider, reimagine or retire from their beloved craft, the craft that has not only […] ... Elevating the creative industry through the Screen Excellence Awards
Brand South Africa’s 2022/23 business development programme, Play Your Part Ignite, is off to a rollicking start. The campaign launched last week Thursday, 30 June 2022 in Johannesburg with plans to expand the activations to other provinces over the second half of the year. Joined by a keen audience of budding entrepreneurs, participa... Entrepreneurs seize Play Your Part
By Mduduzi Malinga Gender-based violence (GBV) is a stark widespread challenge problem in South Africa, affecting mainly women and girls in everyday life society. Brand South Africa in collaboration with PrimeStars and other Civil Society stakeholders, have since partnered on an initiative named ‘What About the Boys’ targeting boys of... Brand South Africa collaborates with PrimeStars and other Civil Society stakeholders to launch the “What About the Boys”, a GBV Initiative
