Governance

In a significant move that is poised to reshape corporate governance landscapes in South Africa, the Department of Trade and Industry has tabled amendments to the Companies Act, focusing on...

According to recent studies, there is evidence to suggest that succession planning is not always given the necessary attention, particularly at the board level. The lack of focus on succession...

In February 2023, South Africa was greylisted by global financial crime watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”) for not fully complying with international standards around the prevention of money laundering,...

The Protection of Personal Information Act came into effect on the 1st of July 2021. The Act has outlined how organisations need to take steps in order to protect the...

Wearing two hats in the boardroom – shareholder and director It is common in the commercial world to find board members wearing two hats in the boardroom, that of director...

Board Tenure – Do you have your star cast? King IV, Principle 12 states that “the governing body should establish arrangements for periodic, staggered rotation of its members so as...

9 Reasons to Evaluate your Board Good corporate governance is necessary to enable companies to operate more efficiently, mitigate risk and safeguard stakeholders. As custodians of corporate governance, there is...

A Board Checklist During COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic (Covid-19) took South Africa and the world by surprise and, as the second wave continues to create uncertainty, directors play a crucial...

Did Your Board Rise to the Occasion? King IV recommends that the board, through strategic planning, should take responsibility for the company’s performance and steer the company in a direction...