Sekunjalo CEO outlines vision for the future of The National

Author: Staff ReporterPublished on: July 8, 2026Country: South Africa

Business & Economy

Sekunjalo CEO outlines vision for the future of The National

In an exclusive interview, Sekunjalo CEO Lucien Jacobs provided an update on the launch of The National. The recruitment campaign has attracted a high number of qualified applicants, with interviews scheduled for next week. Jacobs emphasized the need for an innovative commercial model to sustain print journalism while exploring opportunities in the Afrikaans digital media sector, aiming to build a sustainable and commercially driven media business.

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