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As of 1 March 2026, South Africa’s minimum wage will rise from R28.79 to R30.23 an hour. On paper, that sounds like progress. An extra R1.44 an hour. An extra R230.40 a month. A gesture toward dignity.
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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) insists that the relevant provisions must be complied with in the transfer of six school premises in Mamelodi from the Tshwane Metro to the Gauteng province. The sites are already used exclusively for educational purposes and it is, therefore, essential that the province assumes ownership of the land. The […]
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MPs grill housing entities in Parliament
Speech by Brett Herron, Unite for Change Leadership Council member and GOOD member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the SOPA debate
The post ABANDONED PROMISES AND RISING MURDERS: GOOD DEMANDS REAL ACTION FOR THE CAPE FLATS appeared first on For Good.
Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 Budget offers a mixture of relief and optimism, but it remains within a framework of poor policy directions and inadequate service delivery. With the constraints of damaging policy such as Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and Affirmative Action (AA) still firmly in place, the economy is growing too slowly to achieve rapid […]
The post A few fiscal rays of hope do not mean South Africa is enjoying economic summer just yet appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
The City of Johannesburg cannot claim to be serious about economic inclusion while spraying informal traders with water cannons in the name of bylaw enforcement.
The post MAYOR MORERO AND PUBLIC SAFETY MMC TSHWAKU MUST OFFER SUPPORT AND NOT WATER CANNONS TO INFORMAL TRADERS appeared first on For Good.
Across Africa, governments are finding ways to reduce dependence on foreign arms suppliers and building capabilities they can control, maintain and adapt.
Public finance is the means through which societies either raise living standards or entrench dependence.
TransUnion Africa, a global information and insights company, today announced the appointment of Michael (Mike) Rogers as Vice President (VP) and Chief Product Officer (CPO), effective 15 January 2026.
Rogers brings more than two decades of technology leadership, digital transformation, and product innovation experience across key African markets, including Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia, Zambia, eSwatini, South Africa, and Malawi. His appointment underscores TransUnion’s commitment to developing market‑relevant, scalable solutions that enable organisations across Africa to grow responsibly, manage risk, and broaden access to financial services.
Most recently, Rogers served at Mastercard, where he led consulting engagement across the continent, developing new solutions for the payments ecosystem and driving performance for banking, fintech and digital commerce clients.
Prior to Mastercard, Rogers was Chief Executive Officer of Tarsus Technology Solutions, where he integrated multiple technology businesses spanning cybersecurity, infrastructure and networking and led group-wide digital transformation. He spent 18 years at Accenture, building and scaling technology consulting practices in South Africa, and was the first South African to attain Accenture’s Master Technology Architect certification.
In his new role, Rogers will lead TransUnion Africa’s end‑to‑end product strategy, with responsibility for advancing the product portfolio and strengthening sector‑specific solutions across banking, fintech, insurance, retail, automotive, telecommunications and digital commerce. His focus includes enhancing core credit and risk offerings, accelerating the responsible use of alternative data, and expanding fraud, identity and advanced analytics capabilities to meet evolving market needs.
Working closely with regional and global teams, Rogers will ensure TransUnion’s products are locally relevant, compliant and scalable across diverse African regulatory environments. A key priority will be simplifying product adoption and enhancing decisioning outcomes, enabling clients to more effectively acquire, serve and protect consumers in increasingly digital and data‑driven markets, while supporting inclusive growth across the continent.
Lee Naik, CEO and Regional President for TransUnion Africa, commented: “Mike brings an exceptional blend of technology, product and leadership experience, with a deep understanding of how data-driven products create commercial and social impact. His appointment strengthens our ability to market-relevant solutions that help clients manage risk, grow responsibly and extend access to financial services across Africa.”
Rogers added: “TransUnion Africa sits at the intersection of trust, data and technology. My focus is to simplify adoption, improve decisioning quality and deliver products that create tangible value – helping our clients acquire, serve and protect customers in increasingly digital ecosystems. I am excited to partner with our teams and clients to bring the next generation of solutions to market.”
Concern about decision to buy Chinese MRI machine from local company instead of one from Philips
If conditions for private investment in the transmission infrastructure are not put in place, it’s likely that loadshedding will return in 2029.
Mpumalanga’s Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs’ latest quarterly report for 2025/26 paints a deeply concerning picture of administrative decline and a complete failure to serve the people of the province. With irregular expenditure already amounting to approximately R42 million, it is clear that legal prescripts and procurement processes are routinely violated. […]
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When President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation address this week, he cannot afford to bask in the green shoots of the economy that emerged last year.
The post GOOD PARTY OUTLINES ‘BIG 4’ PRIORITIES FOR 2026 SONA appeared first on For Good.
The future of Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) – and with it more than 4 000 jobs and tens of thousands of positions throughout the automotive value chain – hangs in the balance due to government’s ongoing failure to take decisive action by making essential policy adjustments for the automotive industry. Volkswagen has unequivocally stated that […]
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There is no denying that Cape Town faces a deepening housing and affordability crisis. Despite this, we see no sense of urgency from those in power; instead, we are met with denialism and deflection.
The post TWO-YEAR DELAY ON CAPE TOWN’S AFFORDABLE AND INCLUSIONARY HOUSING POLICY DEEPENS THE CRISIS appeared first on For Good.
But the trade agreement with the US is only extended to December
Government simply refuses to accept that the national minimum wage, in place since 2019, is counterproductive and does more harm than good. The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, today announced the new minimum wage, increasing it by R1,44 per hour from R28,79 to R30,23. Government’s over-regulation, amid economic stagnation and record-high unemployment levels, […]
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It appears that the private tourism sector is taking steps to become increasingly self-sufficient and manage its own affairs, as government’s ability to properly fulfil its role keeps diminishing. The CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA), Mr Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, recently stated in a media interview (The Daily Tourism Update) that the […]
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TransUnion Africa, a global information and insights company, today announced the appointment of Jeannine Naudé as Vice President (VP), Head of Africa Regions, effective January 2026.
In her role, Naudé will lead TransUnion’s Africa Regions portfolio across Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia, Zambia, eSwatini, South Africa and Malawi, with responsibility for driving growth, performance and strategic execution across these markets.
Naudé has served as TransUnion Africa’s Chief General Counsel for the past nine years and most recently stepped into the role of Interim Head of Africa Regions, where she demonstrated strong strategic leadership and operational continuity across the portfolio. Her permanent appointment reflects TransUnion’s continued focus on driving sustainable growth, strengthening market competitiveness, and advancement of the company’s strategic priorities across the continent for the benefit of clients and consumers.
During her tenure as Chief General Counsel, Naudé transformed the Legal, Risk and Compliance function into a strategic and trusted business partner, supporting TransUnion Africa’s growth ambitions while strengthening regulatory, industry and stakeholder relationships across multiple markets. She has led several high-impact initiatives, including implementation of new regulatory frameworks and initiatives in multiple African countries, the consolidation of multiple legal entities, TransUnion’s minority investment in Omnisient, and the evaluation and execution of wider expansion opportunities across the continent.
Naudé has also played a key role in advancing TransUnion’s focus on financial inclusion, women inclusion and wider ESG initiatives, as well as wider use of alternative data, leading global engagements with organisations such as the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank. Naudé currently serves as Co-Chair of the Africa Credit Information Sharing Association (ACISA) and plays an active role in the Africa Regional Consultative Group as well as several industry bodies, reinforcing TransUnion’s leadership within the broader financial ecosystem.
Over the past five months, Naudé has successfully steered the Africa Regions portfolio in an interim capacity, working closely with the regional leadership team to sustain momentum and performance. Her priorities include driving sustainable growth in core and emerging markets, strengthening regulatory and industry partnerships, enhancing operational execution, and building a future‑ready organisation through talent development and regional collaboration. A key focus of her role is advancing financial inclusion for the more than 500 million Africans outside the formal financial system by bringing TransUnion’s global solutions to market in ways that support inclusive, data‑driven outcomes for clients and consumers.
Lee Naik, CEO and Regional President for TransUnion Africa, commented: “Jeannine has been instrumental in shaping TransUnion Africa’s growth journey over the past nine years. Her deep understanding of our markets, strong commercial acumen and ability to balance strategy with execution make her well suited to lead our Africa Regions. We are confident that under her leadership, TransUnion Africa will continue to deliver meaningful impact for our clients, consumers and partners.”
Naudé added: “I am honoured to take on the role of Head of Africa Regions at such an important time for TransUnion. Having worked closely with our teams across the continent, I am excited to build on the strong foundation already in place, drive sustainable growth, and continue advancing solutions that support financial inclusion and economic opportunity across Africa.”
Rating agencies shape the policy space for pursuing development goals. Yet they remain private firms, operating under commercial incentives.
Nigeria’s open borders promise trade but deliver exploitation.
The Lobito Corridor has become strategically important in the global scramble for critical resources.
While the Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, is defending government’s exclusive right to procure and administer foot-and-mouth disease vaccines in court, the economic crisis affecting rural communities keeps expanding. Most rural towns are primarily sustained by agriculture. Rural economies consist mainly of input suppliers, businesses that receive and process agricultural products, financial and personal […]
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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) scrutinised and questioned the procurement report for the last quarter of 2025 during the most recent council meeting of the Lekwa Local Municipality (Standerton and Morgenzon). This is after the ANC Mayor, Sifiso Mngemezulu, and the Mayoral Committee Member for Budget and Treasury, Thabang Motaung, dismissed excessive expenditure as […]
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