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BRAND SA

Gloomy citizens bruise SA brand

New Brand SA chief wants to be the ‘first pair of eyes to the state’ to warn about the country’s image abroad.

  • Mmanaledi Mataboge
3 min read
The committee drafted a shortlist of 24 candidates last week, from an initial pool of over 300. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
BRAND SA

State’s new propaganda plan to hurt media budgets

President Jacob Zuma’s administration has a new propaganda plan that includes establishing a government TV news channel.

  • Mmanaledi Mataboge
12 min read
BRAND SA

Brand SA wants its bucks back

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi’s panel bled cash from a state entity tasked with polishing SA’s image, and it wants her to pay back the money.

  • Mmanaledi Mataboge
  • Qaanitah Hunter
  • Staff Reporter
7 min read
Brand SA’s Simon Barber and John Battersby have honed their public relations technique for more than a decade in Washington and London in the service of the country. (Oupa Nkosi)
BRAND SA

It’s a brand new day for sunny Mzansi

If you thought finding a brighter side to Marikana was impossible, you clearly haven’t met Brand SA.

  • Phillip De Wet
6 min read