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Who We Are

Mission-Driven to Illuminate South Africa’s Market Dynamics

SA Market Insights empowers decision-makers with intelligence that merges global context and local realities. Our analysts, economists, and strategists craft insights that move beyond data into action.

Meet Our Team
Since 2013

Our Mission

Equip leaders with clarity by translating complex signals into compelling narratives, actionable strategies, and risk-resilient plans tailored for South Africa’s evolving market.

Core Values Guiding Principles

  • Integrity: Evidence-based insights underpinned by rigorous methodology and transparent sourcing.
  • Relevance: Hyper-contextual analysis that aligns with your strategic imperatives and stakeholder priorities.
  • Agility: Adaptive intelligence that responds to policy shifts, economic shocks, and market inflection points.

Strategic Edge Why SA Market Insights

We combine on-the-ground perspectives with global analysis. Our team collaborates with industry partners, regulators, and community leaders to ensure our insights are accurate, inclusive, and impactful.

Leadership & Analyst Team

A multidisciplinary team spanning economics, data science, and strategy, united by a commitment to South Africa’s development.

Portrait of Lerato Mbeki, Chief Economist

Lerato Mbeki

Chief Economist • Formerly at South African Reserve Bank research division. Leads macroeconomic modelling and policy simulation projects.

Portrait of David Strauss, Director of Insights Lab

David Strauss

Director, Insights Lab • Oversees dashboard architecture, data engineering, and automation of executive reporting solutions.

Portrait of Ayanda Nkosi, Strategic Advisory Lead

Ayanda Nkosi

Strategic Advisory Lead • Facilitates C-suite strategy workshops, scenario planning, and stakeholder alignment programs.

Our Analytical Approach

Methodology

  1. Signal Identification: Mining macroeconomic indicators, regulatory updates, and sector-specific data streams.
  2. Interpretation: Analyst commentary intersecting with qualitative intelligence from interviews and field insights.
  3. Application: Co-creating roadmaps aligned to leadership objectives, risk appetites, and operational realities.

Quality Assurance

Our review process includes peer validation, methodological scrutiny, and external expert consultation, ensuring every insight maintains clarity, accuracy, and relevance.

Data Stewardship Commitment: We adhere to rigorous privacy, security, and governance protocols while sourcing and storing data, aligning with South African regulations and international best practices.

Impact Snapshot

Power Sector Scenario Planning

Guided a diversified energy company through scenario planning that aligned investments with regulatory reforms and infrastructural timelines.

Retail Expansion Roadmap

Delivered provincial demand insights enabling a national retailer to sequence store rollouts and optimise supply chain resilience.

Investment Committee Support

Prepared recurring intelligence packs for an investment fund, improving due diligence speed and portfolio monitoring accuracy.