State of the Nation Brand Report 2022/2023
Although international media was at the fore of these perpetuated perceptions of our country, South Africans both in the country and the diaspora, were not passive in the developments or lack thereof that shaped how we are perceived as a nation. In this detailed State of the Nation Report, we take a focused view of […]
South African Reconciliation Barometer 2025 Report
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR), established in 2000, is a leading pan-African organisation that works collaboratively with governments, inter-governmental bodies, and civil society partners to help build fair, democratic, inclusive and peaceful societies across the continent. Its work is grounded in peacebuilding interventions informed by a transitional justice lens. The IJR is a […]
SABC Morning Live: Brand South Africa launched its inaugural State of the Nation Brand report
[dflip id=”1937″][/dflip]”Brand South Africa launched its inaugural State of the Nation Brand report in Constitution Hill. This saw a panel of thought leaders come together and engaging in a discussion about the comprehensive results of the study which sought to assess how South African citizens identify themselves and relate with each other and the country. […]
SA Reconciliation Barometer 2023 report
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR), established in 2000, is a leading pan-African organisation that works collaboratively with governments, inter-governmental and civil society actors to contribute towards building fair, democratic, inclusive and peaceful societies across the continent, through peacebuilding interventions that are informed by a transitional justice lens. The IJR is a trusted knowledge […]
Road to 2024 Elections | The Turning Point
On 17 March at 12 o’clock eNCA launched survey results in the series of programmes The Deciding Moment. eNCA commissioned Markdata to conduct a survey of just over 3000 members of the general public and a panel of political commentators discussed the results. Dr Elsa Thirion-Venter, a director at MarkData, formed part of the panel […]
Much more than a madala
Early one evening in April 2000, Jack and Mike (not their real names) joined me at my flat. We had planned to go to Splashy Fen. Later that evening, as catching up ran its course, Mike suggested that we should leave right away, and drive through the night. About thirty minutes later we were ready […]
MarkData comes out on top in international awards for innovation, creativity, and future-thinking
Acquisition International was established in 2010 and is a monthly digital business-to-business magazine with a readership of 108,000 in more than 170 countries. Read more. Winners Supplement Press Release: Acquisition International is Proud to Announce the Winners of the 2022 Research & Development Awards (23 September 2022) It came as no surprise that MarkData was […]
MarkData appoints new Managing Director
A new era awaits! It is exciting times (again) at MarkData, one of South Africa’s longstanding research agencies, as Jan Wegelin steps in as Managing Director. Jan started his career as an interviewer with MarkData in the early 1990s. Since then, he has worked in the insights industry in various operational and research roles in […]
Jan Wegelin: Leading Innovation in Business Insights and Human Behaviour Research Across Africa
As Managing Director of MarkData (Pty) Ltd., Jan Wegelin has dedicated his career to advancing research that impacts industries, communities, and societies. Passionate about understanding human behaviour and market dynamics, he has positioned MarkData as a leader in providing innovative business insights across Africa. Jan specialises in navigating complex socio-economic landscapes and empowering individuals through […]
Investor Sentiment and Market Reaction
Scott Picken, CEO and Founder of Global Wealth Group and Wealth Migrate, discussed how investor sentiments sway market reactions to asset classes and how you can benefit with Jan Wegelin, Managing Director of MarkData and previous Chairperson of the Southern African Marketing Research Association (SAMRA). During the webinar, Jan highlighted four anchor points that investors […]