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.
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BEYOND THE CHECKLIST: HOW KING V IS REVOLUTIONISING GOVERNANCE AND RESTORING TRUST (2025-11-17)
King V ushers in a new era of transparent, principled governance - strengthening board independence, demanding rigorous disclosure, and rebuilding stakeholder trust.
THE INSIDE JOB: WHEN CORPORATE ADR EXPOSES THE BOARD (2025-10-13)
Corporate ADR can save companies but expose directors. Without transparent, auditable governance, today’s leaders risk becoming victims of their own “inside job.”
THE AL CAPONE LESSON FOR BOARDS: YOUR RECORDS WILL BETRAY YOU (2025-09-29)
The Al Capone lesson: No matter how long unethical behaviour persists, gaps -- even small ones -- will eventually be exposed.
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
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 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
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 --
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;
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
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
ETHICS: HAVE WE LOST HOPE? (2018-07-24)
Being able to speak the truth, without the fear of being intimidated or being politically incorrect is a liberty that sets a person free, both
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
D&O LIABILITY INSURANCE: AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF AN ORGANISATION’S RISK-MITIGATION TOOLBOX (2017-08-16)
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
HONORARY PATRONSHIP: PROFESSOR MICHAEL KATZ ADDS WORLDCLASS LEADERSHIP TO CGF (2017-05-10)
It is reported that Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) -- being one of the people who drafted the Declaration of Independence, including the Constitution of the United
CGF’s GOVERNANCE SERVICES CONTINUE TO GROW (2016-07-18)
As a Proudly South African company, CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd (‘CGF’) was founded in 2004 on the basis of assisting organisations to deal with
COMPETITION LAW: BAD ECONOMIC TIMES CAN BE GOOD BUSINESS FOR OTHERS (2016-07-05)
As South Africa’s economy continues to struggle with shrinkage of 7.1% in exports and imports -- which was recently reported by Statistics SA for the
CGF HONORARY PATRONSHIP: RUSSELL LOUBSER’S LEADERSHIP UNDERPINNED BY EXEMPLARY GOVERNANCE (2016-04-06)
CGF is honoured to have Russell Loubser join the ranks of our professional team.
CORPORATE REPUTATION: IT CERTAINLY MATTERS (2016-04-04)
There is no question that an organisation’s reputation is critical to its long-term health and this has become a key issue for most boardrooms.
NEW APPOINTMENT: GERHARD BARNARD BELIEVES “CHECKLISTS AND FRAMEWORKS DO WORK” (2016-03-31)
We are pleased to welcome Gerhard Barnard to our team of Lead Independent Consultants.
GOVERNANCE OF RISK: A CRITICAL ELEMENT FOR BOARD DELIBERATION (2016-03-15)
As more pressure is exerted upon organisations to demonstrate good governance across their entire operation, increasingly boards of directors are expected to possess far greater
A PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS (2016-03-15)
Just over three years ago, CGF and Aon South Africa (‘Aon’) signed an affinity marketing agreement with the intention of leveraging their respective expertise, skills,
CGF’S GOVERNANCE SERVICES RESONATE WITH SOUTH AFRICAN MARKET (2016-01-20)
As a Proudly South African company, CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd (‘CGF’) was founded in 2004 on the basis of assisting organisations to deal with
Good Governance Strikes a Chord in Durban (2013-05-20)
Good Governance Strikes a Chord in Durban (2013-05-20) - Durban: University of KwaZulu-Natal: Extended Learning (UEL)