Social Research
Zero Dropout
Over the past two years, MarkData has partnered with the Zero Dropout Campaign to help reframe one of South Africa’s
5 October 2026
Over the past two years, MarkData has partnered with the Zero Dropout Campaign to help reframe one of South Africa’s
South Africa’s small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) remain one of the country’s most critical economic engines — yet reliable,
I was recently reminded that, as South Africans, we are celebrating three major historic milestones in 2026. One 70, another
“Action without vision is merely passing time. But vision with action can change the world.” Nelson Mandela The Esomar Global
This paper describes a study of South Africans’ national perception and alignment to the dimensions of active citizenship, social cohesion
Episode 2: Social Cohesion and Social Identities The Brand South Africa (BSA) Domestic Perceptions Research Programme was launched in
MarkData research shows a representative sample of South African citizens’ political allegiances. This year’s election comes at a time where
Hosted at Sandton Convention Centre in October 2022, the nation brand forum is tasked with finding ways of rebuilding the
MarkData won a major project towards the end of 2022 which has kept us busy throughout 2023. The esteemed
MarkData’s Managing Director, Jan Wegelin, joined Brand South Africa as part of a panel, live from the Constitution Hill Women’s