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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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
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
NO THANKS, NOT FOR US! (2024-10-29)
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
PROPER BOARD INDUCTION IS CRUCIAL FOR NEW DIRECTORS (2024-06-06)
An African proverb eloquently captures the essence of being prepared: “Tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today!” Being prepared means being proactive and taking the necessary steps
THE LINK BETWEEN YOUR GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK AND STRATEGIC DEXTERITY (2024-05-07)
Too many board members only view their organisation’s governance framework as a means to assess compliance. The opportunity to leverage the outcomes of governance assessments to drive innovation and strategic
FAILED GOVERNANCE IN STATE ORGANISATIONS IS NOT A SIMPLE BAILOUT! (2023-08-10)
Given the multiple governance failures seen across South Africa, and mostly within the public sector, there is no doubt that this fragile situation is a national disaster. The costs of
THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK® – AN ALTERNATIVE TO WHISTLEBLOWING (2023-07-21)
Whistleblowing can be a courageous act, but it is not always the best option for everyone due to potential risks and consequences. It is also true that by the time
MEASURING THE ORGANISATION’S GOVERNANCE EFFORTS (2022-04-21)
For many years corporate governance has been a sensitive topic for many boardrooms. In reality, despite the writing of the various codes of corporate governance, the business and state environments