January 30,
2025 164 164 
By Jené Palmer CA(SA) GCB.D (CGF Research Institute: Director)
In the face of mounting pressures -- whether economic, political, or social -- organisations often find themselves tempted by the allure of short-term gains. These decisions may boost immediate profits, address fleeting crises, or satisfy vocal constituencies. However, such thinking comes at a significant cost.
January 27,
2025 188 188
By Terrance M. Booysen (CGF Research Institute: CEO)
Confronting the challenges at home
South Africa finds itself at a critical crossroads, grappling with deep-rooted governance challenges, corruption, and a lack of accountability in its state entities. Notwithstanding these frustrating challenges there is an opportunity for President Ramaphosa to leverage South Africa’s G20 presidency to demonstrate how governance reform -- driven by digital tools -- can create a more inclusive, accountable, and efficient system of directing and controlling organisations - especially within state managed entities.
January 21,
2025 201 201
By Terrance M. Booysen (CGF Research Institute: CEO)
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 integrity, while also enabling the executive management to execute strategic decisions effectively. However, when an organisation fails to adopt a robust digitised governance framework to bolster the board’s oversight capabilities, the consequences can be significant, especially if it cannot compete with its peers.