https://www.goodthingsguy.com In this series, Good Things Guy explores what Mastercard is doing in South Africa, for South Africans. We take a look at all the good work the business is doing in the CSI space, in partnerships, sports and on-the-ground projects that are making a positive difference. Business en Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:29:49 +0200 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:53:51 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 Good Things Guy no Brent Lindeque Yearly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p2702/logo_6975_20250909_212918_1400.jpeg https://www.goodthingsguy.com In this series, Good Things Guy explores what Mastercard is doing in South Africa, for South Africans. Good Things Guy episodic Good Things Guy info@goodthingsguy.com false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1146519 https://iono.fm/e/1146519
The partnership in collaboration with the South African tourism industry aims to provide Mastercard cardholders with an exclusive experience through a welcome of a picturesque terrace of mountains that the province has to offer, coupled with unique dining experiences at select restaurants, vineyard drives, top-class hotel accommodations, and a place of calm and dreams for travel enthusiasts waiting to delight their palates with different textures from the wine reserve selects, all this available to explore in Constantia, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch.

The South African tourism industry has been adversely impacted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in lockdown and travel restrictions. Start Something Priceless: Boosting South Africa’s Tourism!]]> Business Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:22:00 +0200 0 0 Start Something Priceless: Boosting South Africa’s Tourism! 0 0 Brent Lindeque full 14:25 Mastercard Series https://iono.fm/e/1148589 https://iono.fm/e/1148589
Facilitated by non-profit organisation Junior Achievement (JA) South Africa, the programmes combined market-relevant skills training, mentorship, and access to micro-finance to help young women better their lives, transition to sustainable livelihoods, and play an enlarged role in South Africa’s economic recovery.

While South Africa’s unemployment rate increased to 34.9% in the third quarter of 2021, research shows that unemployment among women – particularly black women – remains continually higher than men. Over 96% of the women in this year’s programmes are young black females between the ages of 18 and 35. This is How a Group of South African Women Started And Grew Their Own Business]]> Business Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 This is How a Group of South African Women Started And Grew Their Own Business 0 0 Brent Lindeque full 17:45 Mastercard Series https://iono.fm/e/1148586 https://iono.fm/e/1148586
This partnership between Mastercard and PayFast comes as SMEs are struggling to get back on their feet following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic which negatively impacted many small businesses due to the harsh lockdown regulations and travel restrictions disrupted trade and supply chains.

The SME sector employs 47% of South Africa’s workforce and contributes more than 20% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and pays about 6% of corporate taxes, a big economic contributor.

Launched in August, the two-month campaign aims to elevate the visibility of small businesses who use PayFast’s payment gateway and some of these businesses will be profiled on Mastercard’s experiential lifestyle hub, Priceless.com.

The campaign mechanics are simple, consumers who make an online purchase using their Mastercard, Masterpass app or any other Masterpass-enabled banking app at a PayFast merchant before 30 September 2021 will stand a chance to win one of nine R100 000 weekly shopping vouchers to spend at any PayFast merchant. This Is How Mastercard Is Supporting Local Business in South Africa!]]> Business Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 This Is How Mastercard Is Supporting Local Business in South Africa! 0 0 Brent Lindeque full 20:15 Mastercard Series https://iono.fm/e/1148582 https://iono.fm/e/1148582
This month, as we honour and celebrate women Mastercard shares inspiring stories of four remarkable, selfless, fearless, and limitless South African women from different corners of the country now living out their dreams. The Mastercard ‘She Is’ campaign spotlights women from a variety of professions and demonstrates to viewers—regardless of age or gender—that there are no limits to what is achievable.

The issue of gender inequality has been brought sharply into the spotlight as South Africa celebrates women’s month in August. Gender disparity manifests itself in many forms, including disproportionate investment in women sport. South African women rugby is a case in point. Women’s rugby is the world’s fastest-growing sport, however, this sporting code has been lingering under the shadow of men’s rugby in terms of the value of sponsorship it attracts and television coverage. This Is How Mastercard Is Committing to Gender Equality… And Women’s Rugby In SA!]]> Business Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 This Is How Mastercard Is Committing to Gender Equality… And Women’s Rugby In SA! 0 0 Brent Lindeque full 13:53 Mastercard Series https://iono.fm/e/1148581 https://iono.fm/e/1148581
Each time a Mastercard cardholder “Taps to Pay” with their Mastercard contactless card or “Scans to Pay” with their Masterpass app or any other Masterpass-enabled Scan to Pay banking app, at the till point at any Shoprite or Checkers stores, Mastercard will donate R1 to the Gift of the Givers Foundation.

Brent Lindeque finds out more from Kamini Redhi, Director of Marketing and Communications at Mastercard, South Africa and Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder of Gift of the Givers Foundation.

Listen below: Mastercard to Donate R1 Million to Gift of the Givers for SA relief!]]> Business Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Mastercard to Donate R1 Million to Gift of the Givers for SA relief! 0 0 Brent Lindeque full 14:34 Mastercard Series https://iono.fm/e/1148571 https://iono.fm/e/1148571
The latest sustainability research commissioned by Mastercard has shown a marked increase in consumer passion for the environment, as personal attitudes toward the environment evolve.

The study revealed that 98% of adults in South Africa are willing to take personal action on sustainability issues.

In light of this and ahead of World Environmental Day on 5 June, Mark Elliott, Division President of Mastercard South Africa and Peter Ndunda, Kenya Country Lead at Global Restoration Initiative, joined Brent Lindeque on Good Things Guy to discuss the Mastercard Priceless Coalition and sustainability efforts in being a force for good.

Press play below to listen. World Environment Day and Being a Force for Good]]> Business Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 World Environment Day and Being a Force for Good 0 0 Brent Lindeque full 15:54 Mastercard Series