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When up to 3.5 million small businesses go green, this will benefit South Africa’s environment and help the businesses survive in a changing climate.
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) finds footage showing an Ekurhuleni Metro water tanker extracting water directly from a fire hydrant in Field Road, Witfield (Boksburg) – without any control, oversight of measurement – very concerning. Although fire hydrants may be used as filling points, the prescribed protocols must be strictly adhered to – such […]
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Yet it has got away with minor sanctions and continues to operate
The current public participation process on the City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 Draft Budget raises serious concerns about whether residents are being meaningfully informed or deliberately misled.
The post CITY ACCUSED OF MISLEADING RESIDENTS IN BUDGET PROCESS: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REDUCED TO A COMPLAINTS EXERCISE appeared first on For Good.
Speech by Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the interpellation debate on the release of land and the lack of progress thereof
The post THE CRISIS OF HOUSING DELIVERY: CITIZENS DESERVE MORE THAN ANNOUNCEMENTS appeared first on For Good.
It is high time for a comprehensive skills audit of the Johannesburg Metro administration following alarming evidence of declining capacity and poor performance. According to the latest quarterly performance report by the City Manager, Floyd Brink, seven out of 22 managers failed to achieve their performance targets. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is of […]
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The Department of Water and Sanitation has given the City 60 days from 31 March to come up with a plan
As ocean uses expand, it will be necessary to reduce disputes because they disrupt the environmental sustainability and equity central to a blue economy.
After decades of struggle, residents still lack sanitation and water infrastructure
Province claims that property deeds, which were stored in the building, were digitised before the fire
A draft environmental scoping report says the Eastern Cape coastal site is the most viable, but a heritage protection order could complicate the process
Several West Coast cooperatives given even lower allocations than they had before their appeals
The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) clearly does not possess the expertise and managerial capacity to resolve the ongoing water crisis on its own. The Metro itself contributes significantly to the problem through failing to do routine maintenance and repair thousands of leaks, resulting in more than half the treated potable water being lost. According […]
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The ongoing sewer blockages across Wesbank and Philippi are no longer isolated service delivery failures; they represent a full-blown public health crisis that is being neglected by the Democratic Alliance-led City of Cape Town.
The post SEWER CRISIS IN PHILIPPI: RESIDENTS LEFT SICK WHILE THE CITY FAILS TO ACT appeared first on For Good.
TransUnion Africa, a global information and insights company, announced the appointment of Annemie Botha as General Counsel, effective 1 February 2026.
In her role, Botha will lead TransUnion Africa’s Legal, Risk and Compliance function across South Africa, Botswana, eSwatini, Namibia, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, and Malawi. Her remit spans aligning legal and regulatory strategy with business objectives, strengthening governance frameworks, and supporting sustainable growth across these markets, with a strong focus on advancing transparency, fairness and consumer protection across the financial ecosystem.
Botha brings over 17 years of experience in legal advisory, compliance, privacy and corporate governance, with deep expertise across credit bureau regulation and financial services. Her appointment reflects TransUnion’s continued commitment to building a future-ready organisation that balances innovation with strong regulatory and risk management practices, anchored in responsible data use and positive consumer outcomes.
She most recently served as Director of Compliance at TransUnion Africa, where she led compliance strategy across eight African jurisdictions, driving governance, regulatory engagement and risk management at an executive level. Her work has consistently focused on translating regulatory requirements into practical frameworks that support both business resilience and consumer trust. Prior to this, Botha held the role of Privacy Counsel, where she established the Africa Privacy Committee and played a key role in enhancing the organisation’s privacy framework and regulatory relationships across the continent.
Earlier in her career and prior to TransUnion, Botha served as an in-house legal advisor and executive where she built and scaled the organisation’s legal and compliance functions, led mergers and acquisitions activities, and supported complex investment transactions. Her experience spans multi-jurisdictional regulatory engagement, corporate governance, and advising executive teams and boards on a wide range of risk and compliance matters.
In addition to her executive role, Botha has played an active leadership role in the broader industry, serving as Board Chair and Non-Executive Director of the Direct Marketing Association of South Africa, and contributing to regulatory and industry developments through various forums.
Botha’s appointment comes at a time when organisations are navigating increasingly complex regulatory environments, rapid technological advancements, and evolving market dynamics. In her new role, she will focus on aligning legal and compliance capabilities with TransUnion Africa’s business strategy, enabling innovation while maintaining robust governance and risk management frameworks, ensuring these capabilities continue to build confidence in financial markets.
Her priorities include strengthening regulatory and industry engagement, supporting expansion into new markets, enhancing cross-border legal and compliance capabilities, and ensuring the organisation remains agile and responsive to emerging trends, including the evolving use of data and technology within the financial ecosystem.
Lee Naik CEO and Regional President at TransUnion Africa, commented: “Annemie brings a unique combination of legal expertise, commercial acumen and a deep understanding of our business and markets. Her ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-enabling solutions makes her exceptionally well positioned for this role. She brings a clear focus on ensuring our regulatory approach continues to support transparency, accountability and trust across the markets we serve. We are confident that under her leadership, our Legal, Risk and Compliance function will continue to play a critical role in supporting TransUnion Africa’s growth and strategic ambitions.”
Botha added: “I am honoured to take on the role of General Counsel at such an exciting time for TransUnion Africa. We have a strong foundation in place, and my focus will be on ensuring that our legal, risk and compliance capabilities remain closely aligned to our business strategy, enabling innovation while supporting sustainable growth. We are committed to upholding high standards of transparency and responsible data use, recognising the important role we play in strengthening confidence across the financial value chain. I look forward to working with our teams across the region to build on this momentum and drive meaningful impact for our clients and the markets we serve whilst ensuring we deliver on our mission of Information for Good.”
Botha succeeds Jeannine Naudé in leading Legal, Risk and Compliance following Naudé’s appointment as Head of Africa Regions for TransUnion in January.
Metro has dropped from 91% in 2011 to below 50%
The Draft 2026/27 Budget effectively formalises a "City-as-a-Service" model, where the privilege of being a resident is increasingly defined by mandatory, high-cost subscriptions rather than actual service usage.
The post CAPE TOWN’S NEW BUDGET IS A “SUBSCRIPTION MODEL” FOR BASIC RIGHTS appeared first on For Good.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s sudden appointment of the EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga as the new MEC for Finance in the Gauteng government is a serious mistake. Dunga is in no way qualified to hold this position in the Gauteng government and it could severely harm the province, which is already plagued by financial mismanagement and weak […]
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There are four practical policy shifts that the Nigerian government could take to improve the use of maternity services.
A leaked copy of the agreement has raised concerns about transparency and data sharing
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is concerned about the fact that the Kannaland Local Municipality (Calitzdorp, Ladismith, Vanwyksdorp, Zoar) keeps withholding critical information regarding its general property valuation roll for the period 2026 to 2031. This lack of transparency denies residents their right to lodge informed objections to possibly excessive rate increases. Even though […]
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In October 2024, our multi-party coalition government promised the residents of Tshwane that financial sustainability was a priority.
The post GOOD SUPPORTS THE RELEASE OF THE DRAFT FULLY FUNDED BUDGET FOR THE 2026/27 FINANCIAL YEAR FOR TSHWANE appeared first on For Good.
It is time for the Town Substation in Vanderbijlpark to be completely rebuilt. This substation has been plagued by serious problems for the past eight years. There have already been three major explosions, with the most recent one in February 2026. Numerous fires have also broken out during this period and the roof has had […]
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Following today’s decision by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the latest data from TransUnion points to a consumer environment that remains fragile, with many households continuing to navigate mounting financial pressure.
While some improvement in repayment behaviour was observed toward the end of 2025, this stability is proving short-lived. Rising living costs, increasing reliance on credit, and limited financial buffers mean that many consumers are entering 2026 in a vulnerable position, with little capacity to absorb additional economic shocks.
The decision to leave interest rates unchanged may offer a sense of short-term stability, but it does little to ease the underlying financial strain facing households.
“Stable rates do not translate into financial relief for most consumers,” says Fatgie Adams, Head of Credit Risk Solutions at TransUnion. “Many households are already under pressure, and upcoming increases in fuel and food costs are likely to erode any temporary stability created by a hold decision.”
Insights from the TransUnion Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study (CPS) show that households have already begun adjusting their behaviour in response to financial stress. More than half of consumers report cutting discretionary spending, while a significant portion have reduced clothing purchases, delayed major expenses, and scaled back on services such as subscriptions and digital platforms. At the same time, the study indicates a growing reliance on credit, with a notable share of consumers using credit to manage shortfalls in their monthly budgets.
This behavioural shift is reinforced by credit performance trends from the TransUnion Q4 2025 Industry Insights Report (IIR), which highlights continued strain in key segments. Credit card delinquency remains elevated at 17.4% (balance-level), while non-bank personal loan delinquency is critically high at 53.4% (consumer-level). These figures highlight deep vulnerability among financially stretched consumers, with short-term credit products showing the most acute distress. Although home loan delinquency remains relatively stable at 7.5%, it is still elevated, pointing to persistent pressure even within more structured credit product.
“Consumers may appear stable on the surface, but in reality, many are already in a form of financial triage,” Adams adds. “A flat rate environment simply provides time to prepare, it does not remove the pressure.”
With fuel prices expected to rise sharply in the coming months and food costs remaining persistently high, the overall cost of living is likely to increase further, placing additional strain on already stretched household budgets.
Regardless of the outcome, the broader picture remains one of rising pressure on household finances. The combination of higher living costs, constrained income growth and existing debt obligations means that many consumers will need to navigate the months ahead with increased caution.
Maintaining a clear view of essential expenses, staying on top of repayments, and making considered financial decisions will be critical as cost pressures continue to build.