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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Traditional governance reporting – With the age of digitalisation firmly entrenched — and a global economy on the cusp of the Fifth Industrial Revolution —
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
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
A plethora of corporate governance codes has been written across the world, and in spite of their recommendations which inter alia seek to protect stakeholder
The recent resignations of the CEOs of Eskom and South African Airways have again focussed the spotlight on board performance and effectiveness. Inevitably, the critical
The role of a company secretary is broad and onerous to say the least and, if this post is not occupied by a competent person
With the media spotlight on the dismal state of governance in some of South Africa’s public and private organisations, as well as many of its
While the board attendance fees paid to Non-Executive Directors (‘NEDs’) may be a strong incentive for certain individuals to avail themselves for these boardroom positions,
Directors and officers of all organisations are facing an increased risk of personal exposure. Their roles and responsibilities have become progressively more onerous in recent
Given the wide reaching implications and personal liability which is attached to directors in most juristic entities — be these of a local or international
Where the old South African Companies Act of 1973 did not specifically spell out directors’ functions and duties in detail, the new Companies Act of
It has been said that it is very difficult to accurately describe what exactly defines a good board of directors, and trying to find a
It is imperative that we are able to detect — at its early stages — when the board is leaning toward some form of dysfunctionality,