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Why 2026 Is the Year GRC Stopped Being a Compliance Function
GRC has crossed a threshold. It's no longer about checking boxes, it's the strategic intelligence layer of the modern enterprise.
4 min read · May 2026
SONA 2026: Signals for Compliance and Governance in South Africa
SONA 2026 signals stronger oversight in South Africa, with tougher anti-corruption, whistleblower, procurement and compliance enforcement.
How to Get Your King V Disclosure Framework Right in Your First Reporting Year
King V is now live, making disclosure frameworks, board evaluations, conflicts and governance evidence critical from the first reporting year.
What Direct Marketers Need to Know About South Africa's New Opt-Out Registry
South Africa’s new opt-out registry changes direct marketing compliance, requiring registration, monthly list checks and clearer consumer protections.
South Africa's New Cash Conveyance Report: Are You Ready?
From 1 July 2026, South Africa’s new Cash Conveyance Report brings border cash movements over R100,000 into sharp FICA compliance focus.
Is Your Supply Chain Compliant? South Africa's Clothing Industry Is Under the Microscope
When factory floors expose supply chain risk: South Africa’s textile sector is under the spotlight as inspections reveal serious labour, wage and safety failures.
Crypto in South Africa: Legal to Own, But Not Legal Tender
Crypto in SA is regulated as a financial product, not legal tender. CASPs must be licensed, compliant and ready for tighter FSCA enforcement.
When "fit and proper" actually means something: the cost of non-disclosure under FAIS
Non-disclosure under FAIS is not a technicality. This ruling shows conflicts, cash benefits and false declarations can end careers.
The Problem with BCM: Too Many Plans, Not Enough Live Visibility
Most BCM programmes have plenty of plans, but limited live visibility. The future is connected resilience across risks, systems, suppliers and incidents.
Agentic AI Risk: Why GRC Teams Need to Govern AI That Can Act
AI governance has already moved from policy to regulation. The next frontier is more complex: AI systems that do not just generate content or insight, but take action.
How Mining Companies Are Using AI to Sense Risk Before It Strikes
From tailings dam monitoring to community sentiment analysis, AI is reshaping how mining companies anticipate and prevent operational risk.
5 Signs Your Compliance Programme Is Checkbox-Only
If your compliance team spends more time producing evidence than enabling business strategy, you have a checkbox programme. Here's how to tell and what to do about it
What Is Horizon Monitoring and Why Every Risk Team Needs It
Horizon Monitoring continuously scans 220,000+ external sources to surface emerging threats, before they hit your risk register.
AI Governance Frameworks: A Practical Guide for 2026
EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, a practical breakdown of what each framework requires and how to operationalise them.