BRIDGING THEORY AND PRACTICE (2026-02-17)
Why governance needs evidence, not intention. The new currency of trust.
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FROM AID TO ACCOUNTABILITY (2026-02-02)
For decades, foreign assistance has been framed as an act of goodwill - a moral response to poverty, instability, and human suffering.
BEYOND THE GLOSS: WHY INTEGRATED REPORTING AWARDS REQUIRE A DIGITAL EVOLUTION FOR TRUE ACCOUNTABILITY (2025-12-08)
Beyond sparkling ceremonies, integrated reporting awards must embrace digital reporting to deliver real transparency and drive accountable governance.
GOVERNANCE CONSCIOUSNESS: A PARADIGM SHIFT IS REQUIRED (2025-12-01)
This article argues that organisations must evolve governance mind-sets -- not just tick compliance boxes -- to meet 21st-century demands.
A NEW ERA OF HOA GOVERNANCE: TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR TRUSTEES (2025-08-13)
The CSOS Directive redefines HOA trustee duties, enforcing governance standards with real legal consequences for misconduct, poor oversight, and breaches of fiduciary responsibility.
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.
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
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
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
“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;
LEVERAGING THE ORGANISATION’S MEMORANDUM OF INCORPORATION TO IMPROVE ITS RISK MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY (2019-04-29)
An experienced board member will fully appreciate the various mechanisms contained within the organisation’s Memorandum of Incorporation (‘MOI’) that can be altered to best suit
GDPR SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGES THE MANNER IN WHICH PERSONAL DATA IS TREATED (2018-09-10)
In recent months, there has been much discussion and focus on GDPR -- the new European Union (‘EU’) General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 -- which
LEADERSHIP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACHIEVING GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OUTCOMES (2018-01-23)
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
POOR GOVERNANCE AND LIPSERVICE CREATES UNSUSTAINABLE ORGANISATIONS (2016-02-08)
But have boards and their directors taken the issue of practicing good governance seriously enough, or have they merely paid lip service to this critical
PROMOTING GOOD GOVERNANCE: IMPERATIVES FOR ACCOUNTABILITY (2015-05-18)
Promoting good governance: Imperatives for accountability. It is imperative that we make a distinction between words such as “accountability”, “responsibility”, “must” and “should” – and