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The Cost of Corruption in South Africa

As far back as 2015, an article in respected publication The Daily Maverick estimated that South Africa had lost R700 billion in public money to corruption since the advent of democracy in 1994. 
We’re now almost a decade down the line and I shudder to think what kinds of figures might now be in the frame.

From Boxing Ring to Boardroom – Why the Fight for Fairness Shouldn’t Only be Fought in Sport

From the rain-soaked opening ceremony to the awarding of the very last medal, the 2024 Paris Olympics had its fair share of controversial moments – but perhaps none more so than the women’s boxing match between Italy’s Angela Carini and Algeria’s Imane Khelif.
After only 46 seconds – and two sickening head blows - Carini abandoned her fight, saying she had been hit so hard she “couldn’t breathe anymore” and feared for her life.
 

In The Line of Fire - When Investigators Become The Targets

In the past 10 years, targeted killings in South Africa have increased by 108%. This staggering statistic is quoted in a recent report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC).
Perhaps even more concerning is how brazen these killers are becoming. Assassins appear indiscriminate about the time and location of their hits. Targets are frequently gunned down in broad daylight, in public places, and in some cases, horrifically, in front of children.

Is Cybersecurity the Achilles Heel for South African Law Firms?

In South Africa, poverty, corruption, and racial injustice overshadow the critical need for robust cybersecurity. Despite being Africa's top target for cyber criminals, underfunding and neglect persist. Human error, particularly through email vulnerabilities, plays a significant role in data breaches, making law firms especially vulnerable.

Navigating Ethical Issues in Financial Crime Forensics

In today’s technologically driven world, forensic technology plays a crucial role in combating financial crime. These advanced tools enable the detection, investigation, and prevention of various financial offenses, from fraud and embezzlement to money laundering and insider trading

The Power of Seamless Integration

The seamless functioning of an organization hinges on the alignment of its policies and procedures and the consistent and unbiased application of its rules. For CEOs, CFOs, and heads of compliance, this is not just a regulatory requirement but a strategic imperative.

A Call To Action To The New GNU- Get Us Off The Greylist

Being greylisted is killing our country, this is why!
The bottom line is that staying on the grey list hampers economic growth and deters foreign investment, making it imperative for both the government and businesses to intensify compliance efforts.

Our Business Depends On You To Survive and Thrive: A Letter to Employees

Dear Team,
In our volatile economy, doing the right thing matters more than ever. Our success doesn’t just depend on what we do; it’s about how we do it. That’s why ethical behaviour and following company rules isn’t a just a nice thing to do, it is a MUST—it’s a way to keep our jobs safe and our company strong. Each of us plays a crucial role, so we need to do the right thing, every day.

Compliance Culture: Your Shield Against Economic Crime

In the bustling arena of South African business, the fight against economic crime is a relentless battle that requires more than just legal adherence; it demands the cultivation of a robust culture of compliance. This culture, rooted in integrity and ethical conduct, serves as a shield against the threats that businesses face. 
 

CEO Fraud - The Fish Rots From The Head, But Only If You Let It

In so many cases of private and public sector fraud and corruption, it’s the company CEO or senior government official at the heart of the scandal. This creates a culture of corruption that is very hard to reverse.
There are occasions, however, when high level CEO fraud is not actually committed by a CEO at all.