TRANSPARENCY: THE KEY TO SOUTH AFRICA’S GOVERNANCE REVOLUTION (2025-05-06)
Could one MP spark the change?
South Africans recently witnessed a rare display of strong parliamentary oversight with teeth.
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EMPOWERING HOMEOWNERS AGAINST HOA ABUSE: A CALL FOR CHANGE (2025-04-30)
It’s often said that there are four tiers of government; national, provincial, municipal, and then the unspoken fourth tier – residential governance through Homeowners Associations (HOAs). On paper, this fourth
THE GOVERNANCE EVOLUTION: WHY DIGITISATION IS THE KEY TO SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP (2025-04-24)
When PwC, one of the most recognised global audit and assurance brands, announced its withdrawal from nine African markets (16 April 2025), the news sent ripples across the business and
WHY COMPANY SECRETARIES ARE GOVERNANCE’S UNSUNG HEROES (2025-04-10)
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
COMBINED ASSURANCE: STRENGTHENING GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS REPORTING (2025-03-31)
In an era of heightened scrutiny over corporate governance and accountability, the responsibilities of directors and executives have evolved significantly. High-profile corporate failures, including Enron and WorldCom in the United
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: STAGNATION, SCRUTINY AND THE URGENT NEED FOR DIGITISATION (2025-03-10)
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
WHY IS THERE A PERCEPTION THAT EMPHASISING DEI COMPROMISES EFFECIENCY AND STRATEGIC EXCECUTION? (2025-02-26)
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
TRUST IS TANKING (2025-02-10)
“Trust is like blood pressure. It’s silent, vital to good health, and if abused it can be deadly.” – Frank Sonnenberg, author of Follow Your Conscience. Trust is fragile and
DIGITISING GOVERNANCE: HOW PROFESSIONAL BODIES, TECHNOLOGY AND LEADERSHIP CAN DRIVE SOUTH AFRICA’S RECOVERY (2025-02-04)
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
THE LURE OF SHORT-TERMISM (2025-01-30)
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,