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Frikkie Jonker is the broadcasting cybersecurity anti-piracy director at MultiChoice-owned Irdeto, and he has played a key role in cracking down on streaming pirates in South Africa. This includes arresting key individuals in the Waka TV pirate streaming operation and tracking DStv streams that are being used to broadcast to non-DStv users. Jonker holds several …
Luke Fraser ·20 Dec 2025 Frozen For You is quickly becoming a household name in South African kitchens, with many drawn to the high-quality, easy-to-prepare frozen meals. Frozen For You is a family-owned business with decades of experience in the food industry, built on the success of Word of Mouth. Founded by Karen Short in …
Luke Fraser ·20 Dec 2025 Clicks continues to see a strong performance, with the stock set to benefit from increased international inflows into domestic equities. Clicks recently opened its 1,000th store in Bassonia, with the group also having over 780 pharmacies across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, and Lesotho. Over 50% of South Africans live …
As Bafana Bafana continue with preparations for their 2025 Africa Cup Nations (Afcon) opener against Angola on Monday at the Marrakesh Stadium, team management said the issue of bonuses has been sorted out. On Thursday during the team’s training session at Marrakesh Stadium, team’s head of delegation David Moloantoa said Safa and the players have …
Global information and insights company TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has once again been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa by the Top Employers Institute (TEI). This marks the fifth consecutive year that TransUnion South Africa has received this prestigious certification, with TransUnion Kenya and the TransUnion Global Capability Centre (GCC) Africa being honoured for the third consecutive year.
"Leading TransUnion Africa across eight countries has taught us that true transformation happens when we invest in people first. Our commitment to solving problems that matter has delivered tangible positive impact. This year we launched a groundbreaking middle manager development programme with Duke Corporate Education for high-performing associates, we advanced financial inclusion initiatives reaching millions across Africa and achieved 55% women representation across our employee base. Additionally, we've strengthened mental health support systems for our teams. The impact on our culture, innovation, relevance, and results is tightly correlated with our investment in making our business a great work environment for our employees and prospective recruits," said Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa.
Championing Diversity and Inclusion
“TransUnion GCC Africa, a fully virtual employer, has grown to almost 1,000 employees in just under four years. The TEI certification acknowledges our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our operations. We have built a highly skilled and motivated team by continuing to invest significantly in our people through initiatives such as sponsored education and learnerships. To date, we’ve spent R12+ million on sponsored education and external training, and had 278 learners go through our learnership programme — 55% were female, 68% have either been absorbed into full time employment or are currently finishing the programme. This creates career growth opportunities while supporting our mission to deliver premium experiences for TransUnion’s clients and consumers in 30+ countries," said Shobana Maikoo, Head of the GCC Africa.
Benchmarking Excellence in HR Practices
The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more. TransUnion's consistent recognition by TEI reflects its commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in HR practices.
The programme has certified and recognised only 2,400 Top Employers in 125 countries/regions across five continents.
Human-Centered Supply-Chain HR Strategy: and the Reality Leaders Face Human-Centered Supply-Chain HR Strategy now defines operational resilience in logistics environments. Today, supply chains rarely fail because systems collapse. Instead, they weaken when human pressure exceeds design tolerance. Therefore, leadership focus must shift toward workforce experience as a core control. Across regions, uncertainty continues rising. Meanwhile, …
Life’s Unexpected Turning Points influence every leader’s path, and they often appear without warning. As a young single mother, Dr. Miskyah Toth faced responsibilities that seemed overwhelming. However, every difficult season strengthened her resolve. Because of that unwavering resilience, she built foundations that later shaped BDCS. Therefore, her leadership comes from lived experience rather than …
Programme Director, Bhekizwe Nkosi;The Mafolo and Mapetla Family; Honourable Premier of the Gauteng Province, Mr. Lesufi;Former President, Thabo Mbeki;Ministers and Deputy Ministers;Members of the Government and the Legislature;Members of the Mayoral Committees present;Members of the Diplomatic Corps;Leaders of the ANC present;Religious and Community Leaders present;Comrades and Friends,Fellow Mourners,Beloved Family and Friends, Good Morning, Dumelang.We gather here this …
Golf Ads™, a division of Provantage, recently hosted an exclusive client immersion at Randpark Golf Course in Johannesburg, bringing together brand and agency leaders from various sectors including banking, automotive, FMCG, and more. The event highlighted Golf Ads’ repositioning as South Africa’s premier lifestyle-centric golf media platform — offering brands meaningful engagement with affluent, high-value …
A milestone reached on World AIDS Day has focused new attention on how faith communities influence South Africa’s response to HIV. On 1 December 2025, a PhD study focusing on HIV stigma in religious settings was formally completed when the degree was awarded, marking the completion of research that examined a long-standing barrier to treatment. …
Hout Bay, Cape Town – HouseZero, the South African design-led architecture and construction company specialising in fully off-grid residential systems, has announced a new sustainable housing development in Hout Bay, Cape Town. The project delivers a completely grid-independent living environment combined with contemporary, design-forward homes. Each residence in the development is designed to operate independently from …
A new champion will be crowned this year at the annual Khaya Majola Cricket Week (for u19 players).
The post Tuskers and Gauteng Set Up Khaya Majola Cricket Week Final Showdown first appeared on Cricket South Africa.
Malcolm Libera ·19 Dec 2025 The rand remained relatively stable on Thursday as investors analysed November’s producer inflation data for insights into the health of Africa’s largest economy. The rand was trading at 16.7675 against the dollar, compared to the previous close of 16.7750. According to the statistics agency, producer inflation rose by 2.9% year-over-year …
A shirt guide to what spectators can expect at the six Betway SA20 venues during the Betway SA20 Season 4. With less than one week remaining before the exhilarating 34 Betway SA20 matches get underway on Boxing Day, December 26 in Cape Town, the six participating stadiums are completing their final preparations to serve up …
Provantage is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2025 Santa Shoebox Drive, an initiative that brought employees from across the business together in support of children this festive season. This year, Provantage teams collectively prepared and delivered 70 personalised shoeboxes, each thoughtfully packed with essential items, school supplies, clothing, toys, and treats. Every …
Friday, December 19, 2025 South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing its immigration laws and upholding national sovereignty, while indicating that allegations involving the private data of United States officials will be addressed through diplomatic channels. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said the recent deportation …
December and January holidays are synonymous with celebration, long lunches that roll into sunset, spontaneous gatherings around the braai, and a social calendar that leaves little room for excess. As the holiday season unfolds, a growing number of South Africans are embracing a more mindful approach to drinking, favouring flavour, balance and longevity over heavy …
The Kaizer Chiefs footnball team will be lending their support once more to the Joburg Super Kings cricket franchise when Season Four of the premier South African T20 competition begins on December 26. Amakhosi and Joburg Super Kings have worked closely over the past two seasons and will continue collaborating in the new season. Joburg …
Betway SA20 Season 4 will see the gathering of six of the world’s finest franchise T20 coaches. Each of the franchises boast coaches with experience, astute tactical awareness and mentoring abilities. From two-time champion Adrian Birrell to legendary Sourav Ganguly, these elite coaches will manage international superstars along with guiding some of South Africa’s burgeoning …
The G20 has ended and the would-be recipient, the US president, snubbed the function. South Africa is faced with the dilemma of who should be the recipient of the gavel. But a bigger question is whether this is the end of the G20 because the next host walked away from it and may decide who …
As Christmas edges closer and the pressure of last-minute shopping sets in, Clearwater Mall is setting the pace for a joyful festive finish. With longer trading hours, hands-on holiday activities for children and meaningful community initiatives, the West Rand favourite is the go-to shopping destination for the final days before Christmas. Until 23 December, shoppers …
Eleven Youth Sailing World Championship gold medallists were crowned on Friday as action came to an exciting conclusion in Vilamoura. Italy and Great Britain won two golds apiece, with Lorenzo Sirena and Alice Dessy retaining their Nacra 15 title and Medea Falcioni going unbeaten on her way to female iQFOiL glory as Italy sealed a …
SA Rugby confirmed on Friday that former Springbok lock Barend Pieterse had been appointed as a lineout and breakdown consultant to the Junior Springbok team for three years. The 46-year-old Pieterse, who appeared for the Lions, Cheetahs and Eastern Province in his playing days, fills the role previously taken by Johann Ackermann and will provide …
Statement by Jane Cowley MPL – DA Shadow MEC for Health: A thirteen-month-old baby has tragically died after suffering a short but severe bout of diarrhoea, after the Gwadana Clinic in Idutywa, Mbhashe Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, which should have been available to provide care, had closed its doors early in the afternoon. The child’s …