Like red traffic lights in South Africa: Is the King IV governance of ethics directive merely a suggestion?
During a Trevor Noah show he stated that in South Africa a red traffic light was merely a suggestion. The question addressed in this article is whether Principle 2 of the King IV Report on Corporate Governance™, namely that “The governing…
The time to remoralise local government is now
In a recent address, the Auditor-General, Ms Tsakani Maluleke, reflected that, despite efforts and guidance through the audit process, financial governance in municipalities remained a persistent challenge. She spoke about the importance…
Leading with integrity: Embracing ethical leadership for a better future
With the 2024 national election now in the past, one cannot help but wonder what the future holds for South Africa. Many promises were made during the election, but it remains to be seen if these promises will be honoured. Transposing the…
Whistleblowing is not the magic cure for unethical behaviour. But there is a place for it.
Whistleblowing and the safeguarding of whistleblowers are widespread practices globally. Many organisations believe that implementing a safe reporting (whistleblowing) system will effectively address their ethical challenges. Some…
Ethics positioning elevated to a strategic imperative
Elevating the institutionalisation of ethics to a strategic imperative, necessitates a concerted and integrated approach. It requires all stakeholders to be aware of their responsibilities and to ensure the ethical utilisation of…