Corporate governance south africa

Since 2001, corporate governance has received renewed interest internationally due to high-profile collapses.
Enron and WorldCom in the US and Saambou Bank and Fidentia in South Africa are examples of prominent corporate collapses.
Directors are expected to act in a socially responsible manner.

What is the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa?

The Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (formerly Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa) is the formal professional institute for the enabling of corporate governance and company secretaryship as well as the expert commentator and thought leader in Southern Africa on governance matters

×Corporate governance in South Africa is influenced by common law, statute, soft law, market regulation, and international best practice. It is a complex and difficult business that requires a stakeholder-inclusive and integrated approach. Listed companies are regulated by the Companies Act and their memorandum of incorporation. South Africa has taken a global lead in the adoption of integrated reporting.

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