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
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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,
SOUTH AFRICA’S PATH TO DIGITAL GOVERNANCE: A GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK FOR CHANGE IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH (2025-01-27)
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
ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNANCE: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE WHEN AN ORGANISATION FAILS TO COMPETE? (2025-01-21)
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
CALL TO ACTION: DIGITISE THE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK ACROSS ALL STATE ORGANISATIONS (2024-11-19)
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
LEVERAGING THE “G” IN ESG ASSESSMENTS (2024-10-17)
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
THE COMPANY SECRETARY CAN MAKE OR BREAK THE BOARD (2024-05-23)
While the position of Company Secretary has always been important within an organisation, especially from an administrative perspective, the Company Secretary’s role and scope of responsibility has grown over the
EVOLVING BOARDS: THRIVING IN THE MIDST OF DISRUPTION (2024-04-15)
There is a Chinese proverb which states: “The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water moulds itself to a pitcher”. To ensure that organisations continue to thrive in an evolving
GOOD GOVERNANCE – IS IT RED TAPE OR A CRITICAL BOARD COMPETENCY? (2024-04-11)
Let’s just focus on the business and less on governance! Governance stifles innovation and adds red tape! How often have you heard similar sentiments being expressed? The reality is that