CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: STAGNATION, SCRUTINY AND THE URGENT NEED FOR DIGITISATION (2025-03-10)
Addressing governance stagnation through digitisation to improve transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency.
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WHY IS THERE A PERCEPTION THAT EMPHASISING DEI COMPROMISES EFFECIENCY AND STRATEGIC EXCECUTION? (2025-02-26)
Examining misconceptions about DEI’s impact on efficiency and strategic delivery in organisations.
TRUST IS TANKING (2025-02-10)
Analysing the causes behind declining trust in institutions and strategies for rebuilding confidence.
DIGITISING GOVERNANCE: HOW PROFESSIONAL BODIES, TECHNOLOGY AND LEADERSHIP CAN DRIVE SOUTH AFRICA’S RECOVERY (2025-02-04)
Leveraging technology, leadership, and professional bodies to accelerate governance digitisation and national recovery.
THE LURE OF SHORT-TERMISM (2025-01-30)
Exploring how short-term thinking undermines long-term sustainability and strategic organisational growth.
SOUTH AFRICA’S PATH TO DIGITAL GOVERNANCE: A GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK FOR CHANGE IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH (2025-01-27)
Outlining a digital governance framework to guide South Africa and the Global South toward effective, technology-driven reform.
ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNANCE: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE WHEN AN ORGANISATION FAILS TO COMPETE? (2025-01-21)
Examining accountability mechanisms when organisations fail competitively and the governance roles involved.
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
OPEN LETTER: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A DIGITISED GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK SUPPORTS A DECENTRALISED AUTONOMOUS ORGANISATION (DAO) (2024-04-10)
Traditional governance reporting - With the age of digitalisation firmly entrenched -- and a global economy on the cusp of the Fifth Industrial Revolution --
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
HONESTY AND TRUTHFULNESS - CAN THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK® HELP? (2023-08-07)
Authentic leaders embrace honesty and truthfulness as core principles of their leadership style. They strive to build trust, inspire their teams and foster an environment
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
THIS ARTICLE – AND GOOD GOVERNANCE – COULD SOON BECOME OUTLAWED (2022-10-12)
In the context of the proposed changes set out in the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Amendment Bill (“POCDATARA Bill”) currently
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,
“CATCH ME IF YOU CAN” - A COMMON THEME IN SOUTH AFRICA (2021-12-08)
With the dust of the recent Local Government Elections (LGE) now settled and still no consequences against the July rioters in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng;
USING THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK® IN TIMES OF GREAT UNCERTAINTY (2021-11-17)
Whilst most corporations across the world have had to make drastic changes to their business operations as a result of the Covid19 pandemic, many business
THE PUBLIC AND ORGANISATIONAL STAKEHOLDERS – ARE THEY THE SAME? (2021-08-02)
When does any member of the public become a stakeholder of an organisation? How would an organisation know when such a public member -- or
The Death of Communication Strategies (2021-04-15)
Many communication specialists share the frustration of being the writers and owners of impressive communication strategies that were never, or at best, only partially implemented.
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA LOOK LIKE IF LEADERS REFUSE TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE? (2021-03-16)
During the years of President Jacob Zuma’s leadership, the country experienced many great governance challenges which played out in the courts and the public domain.
DIRECTORS’ SENTIMENT INDEX™ REPORT: 5TH EDITION – CGF’S OBSERVATIONS FROM A GOVERNANCE PERSPECTIVE (2020-11-12)
A review of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (‘IoDSA’)’s recently released report for 2020 raises some interesting observations from a governance perspective. It
INVIGORATING THE INTERNAL AUDIT PROFESSION THROUGH ROBUST GOVERNANCE AND CONTROLS (2020-08-18)
The recent public censure and financial penalties imposed by the JSE Limited on Tongaat Hulett Ltd and EOH Ltd for non-compliance with the JSE Listing
INTERNAL AUDITORS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN STRENGTHENING THE GOVERNANCE OF AN ORGANISATION (2020-08-12)
People who occupy positions of authority include not only executive and non-executive directors of the board, but also managers who have the means of influencing