Looking back to move forward. I have spent 22 years at the helm of CGF Research Institute, watching South Africa’s governance story unfold, sometimes with hope, often with frustration. State
Another governance crisis waiting to happen. In recent years, corporate governance has become a hot topic following scandals like Steinhoff, Tongaat Hulett and many others, but despite increased attention, significant
Despite compelling research confirming a strong alignment between Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and corporate financial performance, Goldman Sachs and Deloitte have become the latest big corporations to formally
In the face of escalating governance challenges in South Africa’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) which include Eskom, Denel, Transnet, PRASA and SABC to mention a few, there has never been a
In the face of mounting pressures — whether economic, political, or social — organisations often find themselves tempted by the allure of short-term gains. These decisions may boost immediate profits,
Confronting the challenges at home. South Africa finds itself at a critical crossroads, grappling with deep-rooted governance challenges, corruption, and a lack of accountability in its state entities. Notwithstanding these
Good governance is critical for an organisation’s ability to thrive in a competitive environment. It ensures that the organisation operates with transparency, efficiency and ethical integrity, while also enabling the
South Africa’s state organisation’s require a modern overhaul that embraces digital solutions to enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency. Digitising the governance frameworks in each State-Owned Entity (SOE) and State Owned
Despite the public outcries about corruption and the demand for increased accountability, in practice, the gravitas of good corporate governance continues to be trivialised. Corporate governance plays a crucial role
The speed at which governments and regulators are adopting sustainability reporting standards is increasing the pressure in the boardroom. Stakeholders are expecting board members and the c-suite to not only