INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: What are Africa’s top brands?

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GUEST – Thebe Ikalafeng - Brand Africa founder and chairman.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

68% of South Africans believe in Africa, but only 33% are loyal to South African brands.

Nike retains rankings as the no. 1 most admired brand overall in South Africa.

9 years old Bathu Shoes is the no. 1 most admired South African brand.

FNB is the most admired financial services South African brand. · MTN is the most admired Pan-African South African brand.

DStv is the most admired media brand in South Africa.

Woolworths, Nike and WHO are the most admired brands for doing good for society, people and the environment in South Africa.

Maxhosa is the most admired African brand in South Africa

Kruger National Park, Soweto and Cape Town among the 30 brands, places, campaigns, events and people who have shaped South Africa’s brand in past 30 years
12 Jun 2024 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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