Woman who rose from a township to make history, and earned R175,000 a day from FirstRand for three years

BusinessTech | 10-09-2026 05:02pm |

Mary Vilakazi rose from Alexandra township to become the first woman to lead FirstRand, one of South Africa's most valuable banks. She earned R175,000 a day from FirstRand for three years. Her journey from a township to leading a major bank is a historic achievement.

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