16th Premier Corporate Governance Conference
Since its inception in 2009, the conference has been a leading event in Southern Africa. It offers attendees up-to-date information, interactive sessions, and insights from industry experts.
This year, we explore the theme “Fault lines and futures: Corporate governance at the crossroads.” As organisations navigate an increasingly complex landscape, governance professionals must recognise the warning signs beneath the surface while charting a path towards resilience and sustainable success. From the intersection of AI and human judgement, economic uncertainty and whistleblower protection to municipal governance, failing infrastructure, water security and the introduction of governance frameworks as a stabilising foundation, the conference will examine the critical choices shaping the future of governance in Southern Africa.
16 & 17 September 2026
NH Johannesburg Sandton
- 138 Rivonia Rd, Sandown,
Sandton, 2196 - 011 322 1888
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Contact events@chartgov.co.za for more information or group registrations.
Programme
| The Premier Corporate Governance Conference 2026 |
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| Day 1: Wednesday, 16 September 2026 |
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| 08h00 – 09h00 | Registration |
| 09h00 – 09h05 | Welcome by Ayanda Nyathi, MC |
| 09h05 – 10h00 | Prof Alex Van Den Heever, Adjunct Professor, Wits School of Governance Structural factors driving local government performance failures |
| 10h00 – 10h40 | David Bruce, Independent researcher and consultant, Institute for Security Studies Beyond SA’s policing malaise: Governance for SAPS institutional strengthening |
| 10h40 – 11h10 | Mid morning tea break |
| 11h10 – 11h50 | Stephen Sadie, CEO, Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa Are we winning the fight for good governance? |
| 11h50 – 12h30 | Ramani Naidoo, FCG, Author, CEO, NED, Company Secretary Lionel Moyal, Technology leader and technology governance contributor The human in the cockpit: Leadership in the age of AI |
| 12h30 – 13h30 | Lunch |
| 13h30 – 14h10 | Sandile Tshabalala, Huruma Bantfu (Pty) Ltd The governance of stakeholder inclusivity and corporate citizenship |
| 14h10 – 15h10 | Panel Discussion: Role of the media in defending governance Moderator: Rob Rose, Editor-in-chief, Financial Mail Group Joanne Joseph, The Daily Discourse, SAFM Peter Ndoro, Channel Africa, SABC Khaya Koko, News24 Azarrah Karrim, News24 |
| 15h10 – 15h35 | Mid afternoon tea |
| 15h35 – 15h50 | Resia Erasmus, Regional head of sales for SADC, Azeus Convene Can you prove it? From board decisions to governance evidence in the age of AI |
| 15h50 – 16h30 | Lynelle Bagwandeen, FCG, Group Company Secretary, Prosus & Naspers AI in practice: How is your journey going? |
| 16h30 – 17h10 | Vonani Chauke, Former Deputy Auditor-General Governance at the crossroads: The leadership behind trusted institutions |
| 17h10 – 17h15 | Closing by Ayanda Nyathi, MC |
| 17h15 – 19h00 | Cocktails |
| Day 2: Thursday, 17 September 2026 |
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| 08h00 – 09h00 | Registration |
| 09h00 – 09h05 | Welcome by Ayanda Nyathi, MC |
| 09h05 – 09h45 | Dr Ferrial Adam, Executive director, WaterCAN Water governance without accountability: Why South Africa’s water crisis is a crisis of leadership |
| 09h45 -10h25 | Mohamed Adam, Deputy Chair, King Committee An overview of King V: Its relevance in leading organisations today |
| 10h25 – 10h50 | Mid morning tea break |
| 10h50 – 11h30 | Tristan Marot, AI & Innovation Lawyer, Webber Wentzel Rethinking AI governance in 2026 |
| 11h30 – 12h30 | Panel discussion: Company secretaries in the frontline Charmaine Manzini-Obe, ACG, Executive: Governance and stakeholder management, Telkom Roxanne Bain, Professional support lawyer, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Lerato Matlosa FCG, Company Secretary, Sibanye Stillwater |
| 12h30 – 13h10 | Lindelwa Mngomezulu, FCG, Company Secretary, MTN Group Fintech Governance in motion: Leading with courage, foresight and purpose |
| 13h10 – 14h10 | Lunch |
| 14h10 – 14h50 | Michael Judin, Senior Partner, Judin & Combrinck Inc Who governs the governors? Board accountability in the age of AI-lessons from the Stoics, the Constitution and King V |
| 14h50 – 15h30 | Heather Davies, Owner, HM Davies Secretarial Services Bah Humbug! The ghost of minutes past, present and future |
| 15h30 – 15h40 | Wrap up by Ayanda Nyathi, MC |
| PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE |
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Master of Ceremonies
Ayanda Nyathi
Ayanda is a Johannesburg-based broadcast journalist who’s spent the better part of a decade telling South Africa’s stories — from moments of national mourning to times of upheaval and democratic milestones. He’s reported on events that have shaped the country’s recent history, including the passing of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the July 2021 unrest, and the 7th democratic elections.
Ayanda’s journey in media began behind the scenes as a producer at Cape Talk in Cape Town. But it wasn’t long before he found his voice on air — first as a reporter for Eyewitness News on 702, and later as a co-host on Newzroom Afrika’s breakfast show. For three years, he brought viewers face-to-face with the people shaping the region, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago, and the late Namibian President Hage Geingob.
Today, Ayanda anchors The Agenda on SABC News and leads the weekday afternoon news desk at Kaya 959. For him, journalism isn’t just a job — it’s a way of connecting with South Africans, holding power to account, and making sense of the world we live in.
Speakers
Prof. Alex van den Heever
Adjunct Professor, Wits School of Governance
Dr Ferrial Adam
Executive director, WaterCAN
Lerato Matlosa, FCG,
Company Secretary, Sibanye Stillwater
Roxanne Bain
Professional support lawyer, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Charmaine Manzini-Obe, ACG
Executive: Governance and stakeholder management, Telkom
Lynelle Bagwandeen, FCG
Group Company Secretary, Prosus & Naspers
David Bruce
Independent researcher and consultant, Institute for Security Studies
Stephen Sadie
CEO, The Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa
Rob Rose
Editor-in-chief, Financial Mail Group
Joanne Joseph
The Daily Discourse, SAFM
Khaya Koko
Investigative journalist, News24
Peter Ndoro
Channel Africa, SABC
Azarrah Karrim
Investigative journalist, News24
Lindelwa Mngomezulu, FCG
Company Secretary, MTN Group Fintech
Mohamed Adam
Deputy Chair, King Committee
Ramani Naidoo, FCG
Author, CEO, NED and Company Secretary
Lionel Moyal
Technology leader and technology governance contributor
Tristan Marot
AI & innovation lawyer, Webber Wentzel
Resia Erasmus
Regional head of sales for SADC, Azeus Convene
Sandile Tshabalala
Head of Philanthropy, Huruma Bantfu (Pty) Ltd
Vonani Chauke
Former Deputy Auditor-General
Michael Judin
Senior Partner, Judin Combrinck Inc
Heather Davies
Owner, HM Davies Secretarial Services
Presentations
- Structural factors driving local government performance failures – Prof Alex Van Den Heever
- Beyond SA’s policing malaise: Governance for SAPS institutional strengthening – David Bruce
- Are we winning the fight for good governance – Stephen Sadie
- The human in the cockpit: Leadership in the age of AI – Ramani Naidoo & Lionel Moyal
- The governance of stakeholder inclusivity – Sandile Tshabalala
- Can you prove it – Resia Erasmus
- Governance at the crossroads – Vonani Chauke
- Water governance without accountability: Why South Africa’s water crisis is a crisis of leadership – Dr Ferial Adam
- An overview of King V : Its relevance in leading organisations today – Mohamed Adam
- Rethinking AI governance in 2026 – Tristan Marot
- Governance in motion: Leading with courage, foresight and purpose – Lindelwa Mngomezulu
- Board AI Policy – Michael Judin
- Bah Humbug! The ghost of minutes past, present and future – Heather Davies
Price Guide
Contact events@chartgov.co.za for more information or group registrations.
| Category | Early bird rate (if paid before 11 August 2026) | Standard rate |
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| CGISA Student/Member | R 6,800.00 | R 7,800.00 |
| Public | R 8,900.00 | R 9,900.00 |
| CGISA Student or Member – 1 Day only | R 4,150.00 | R 4,700.00 |
| Public – 1 Day only | R 5,500.00 | R 6,000.00 |
| CGISA Student/Member – Group rate (Applicable for more than 5 people from the same company) | R 6,181.82 | R 7,090.91 |
| Public – Group rate (Applicable for more than 5 people from the same company) | R 8,090.91 | R 9,000.00 |
| CGISA Director | R 3,400.00 |
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Accommodation
NH Hotel Sandton
Single B & B R1,950
Double B & B R2,300
Or contact Faith Mabuya on fmabuya@nhhotels.com or +27 (0)11 322 1722.
Sponsors
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Exhibitors
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Gallery
Emcee Ayanda Nyathi guided delegates through two days of thought-provoking conversations, challenging ideas and insights
Prof Alex on stage
Prof Alex Van Den Heever unpacks the structural factors driving local government performance failures
Delegates at the conference
Woolden Vilane (Standard Bank) enjoys the conversations and connections
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David Bruce explores South Africa’s policing malaise and the governance reforms needed to strengthen SAPS
David Bruce
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Stephen Sadie reflected on the overall state of governance and the work still needed to strengthen governance
Stephen Sadie
Delegates immersed in discussions at the 16th Premier Corporate Governance Conference
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Joanne Joseph (The Daily Discourse, SAFM) shares her perspective on the role of the media in strengthening governance
Peter Ndoro (Channel Africa, SABC) and Khaya Koko (News24) share their experiences on reporting on poor governance
Azarrah Karrim (News24) outlines what goes into investigating mismanagement and poor governance
The role of the media in defending governance and strengthening accountability: Azarrah Karrim, Peter Ndoro, Rob Rose (moderator), Khaya Koko and Joanne Joseph
Ramani Naidoo shares why human judgement and leadership remain essential as technology reshapes organisations.
Lionel Moyal examines the evolving relationship between technology, leadership and governance
Delegates at the conference
Johanesi Musiyiwa (Clinix Health Group)
Bringing governance professionals together to learn, exchange ideas and consider the challenges facing the profession
Delegates at the conference
Heather Davies listens to discussions
Phillip from BoardPac ready to answer delegate questions
Chantel Kinloch and Sanet Vermaak (Metair Management Services) enjoy refreshments and conversation
Exhibitors connecting with delegates
A delegate visits the CGISA stand
The CGISA team behind the scenes: Caroline Scott, Siphosihle Nongogo, Zethu Ndlovu and Skyler Williams
Intersect Connect engages a delegate
Lynelle Bagwandeen addressing AI governance
Lynelle Bagwandeen brought AI into the realm of practical governance, asking delegates to reflect on where they are in their AI journey
Sandile Tshabalala on stage
Sandile Tshabalala highlights the importance of considering the broader community of stakeholders in organisational decision-making
Delegates at the conference
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Smiles and new connections
Connections beyond the conference sessions: Karabo Makofane (Standard Bank) and Busisiwe Ndebele (Exxaro Resources) network
Meagabo Ramakgolo (Gautrain Management Agency)
Delegates at the conference
A delegate contributes to the conversation during an interactive session at the conference.
Delegates at the conference
Vonani Chake delivering his address
Vonani Chauke focuses on the leadership required to build and sustain institutional trust
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Delegates at the conference
A lighter moment among delegates during two days of learning, discussion and connection
Focused on the issues shaping the future of corporate governance
Dawood Dada (SABS) poses a question during one of the conference discussions, adding another perspective to the conversation
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Resia Erasmus from Convene
Resia Erasmus (Convene) shares the importance of governance evidence and demonstrates how board decisions are made in the age of AI
CGISA directors, Leigh Roos, Sonia Giuricich and Karen Goldstone-Hoffman with Lynelle Bagwandeen (Prosus & Naspers)
Lerato Matlosa (Sibanye-Stillwater) ready for discussions
Delegates at the conference
An engaged conference audience reflects on the challenges, choices and opportunities facing governance today
CGISA director, Kirstin Redford
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Johanesi Musiyiwa (Clinix Health Group)
Bringing governance professionals together to learn, exchange ideas and consider the challenges facing the profession
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Charmaine Manzini-Obe listens to an address
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Delegates listen closely as the conference explores the choices, challenges and opportunities shaping corporate governance
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An attentive audience engages with the ideas and perspectives shared
MC Ayanda Nyathi on day 2
Dr Ferrial Adam discusses South Africa’s water crisis through a governance lens
Dr Ferial Adam on water governance
Delegates at the conference
Delegates at the conference
CGISA President, Leigh Roos
Sonia Giuricich and Karen Goldstone Hoffman
Amina Rasool (Ninety One) from the United Kingdom
Delegates at the conference
Caroline King
Hellmut von Ludwiger (Capricorn Group) from Namibia
Donelle Jantjies (Transnet) turns a conference session into a two-way conversation
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Stephen Sadie takes in one of the discussions
Delegates at the conference
Heather Davies (HMSS), Niki Pavlou (FirstRand) and a fellow delegate build connections
Mohamed Adam provides an overview of King V and its relevance to organisations navigating today’s changing governance landscape
Mohamed Adam takes questions from delegates
Building professional connections: Charmaine Manzini-Obe (Telkom) and Neo Mohlapi (PayInc)
Delegates at the cocktail function
Networking at the cocktail function
Smiles at the conference as delegates connect: Unknown with Teboho Precious Mkhulise (ACSA)
The Nedbank team gather for a group photo: Canny Manjoro, Zanehlanhla Dlamini, Vuyo Qandashe, unknown and Minal Ramnath
Hellmut von Ludwiger and Ananda Fisch (Capricorn Group) engage in conversation
Stephen Sadie engages with Kat Djordjevic on the value the conference provides her
Kirstin Redford and Maria Djodjevic
All smiles as a delegate enjoys the day's proceedings
Speaker Sandile Tshabalala talks to a delegate
Delegates at the conference
Abel Ndlovu (Exxaro Resources) adds to the conference conversation
Chris Bagley (BoardOutlook) poses a question
Roxanne Bain, Lerato Matlosa and Charmaine Manzini-Obe discuss company secretaries in the frontline of corporate governance
CoSec Panel with MC Ayanda Nyathi
Roxanne Bain, Lerato Matlosa, and Charmaine Manzini-Obe discuss company secretaries at the forefront
Lindelwa Mngomezulu explores what it means to lead with courage, foresight and purpose in a complex environment
Lindelwa Mngomezulu on CoSec courage
Connecting during a networking break: Zanenhlanhla Dlamini and Minal Ramnath (Nedbank) with Stephen Sadie
Ramani Naidoo and Karen Goldstone Hoffman
Shana Lewis and Ayanda Ndlovu (LexisNexis) pose for a picture
Delegates at the conference
A delegate asks a question
Caroline King listens attentively
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CGISA CEO Stephen Sadie adds to the discussion
CGISA Vice President Karen Goldstone-Hoffman contributes to the conversation
Delegates at the conference
Delegates listen attentively as the day’s governance conversations unfold
A delegate follows the discussions during the conference programme
Delegates at the conference
Heather Davies takes delegates on a journey through the ghost of minutes past, present and future
Heather Davies gives some practical insights
Michael Judin brings together board accountability, AI, the Stoics, the Constitution and King V™
Michael Judin gives his tale on AI
Sponsors and exhibitors line up to announce the prize winners
Ayanda Nyathi hands over a gift to 15-time conference delegate Beverley Gardner
Ayanda Nyathi, Gugulethu Sithole (Singular Systems) and prize winner Janine Lobban
Gugulethu Sithole, Singular Systems hands over a prize to Nokukhanya Ngcobo
Gugulethu Sithole, Singular Systems presents Sadi Kobi with a R10,000 services voucher
Lebo Mosla, BoardPac with R1,000 gift box winner Surprise Honono and Curtleigh Wanga (BoardPac)
Paige Castle, Diligent Surtech, hands over a R3,000 hamper to winner Tshifhiwa Tshimauswu
Nasdaq's Kola Rasaq with R8,000 coffee machine winner Lisinda van Zyl
Resia Erasmus, Convene presents a R8,800 iPad to Ami Mahendranath
HMSS team
Delegates capture a conference moment: Woolden Vilane and Victoria Majenge (Standard Bank)
Delegates at the conference
Marian Griffin Kloot (TMF) takes the opportunity to join the conversation
Nobuhle Sibeko (ATNS) gets a chance to join the conversation
Delegates at the conference
Charmaine Manzini-Obe asks a question
Leigh Roos, Karen Goldstone-Hoffman, Mohamed Adam and Stephen Sadie
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Building relationships within Southern Africa’s governance community: Unknown and Suku Mazibuko (Singata Management Company)
Connections beyond the conference sessions: delegates network and engage
Delegates at the conference
A delegate shares her perspective during one of the conference discussions
Siphosihle Nongogo (CGISA) reflecting strong audience participation
A full house on day two of the Premier Corporate Governance Conference
CGISA directors Leigh Roos, Stephen Sadie and Karen Goldstone-Hoffman
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Stephen Sadie adding to the conversation
Tristan Marot challenges delegates to rethink AI governance in 2026
Luan van Rhyn, Intersect Connect, chats to a delegate
CGISA team: Jackie Burds, Londiwe Mchunu, Ramona Bloem and Baldwin Masetlha
The BoardPac team give a thumbs up for the event: Chrishan Fernando, Lebohang Mosia, Curtleigh Wangra and Philip Boshoff
Dalean Naude enjoy engaged discussion at their exhibition stand
The Diligent team brought games to the conference that had delegates queuing to participate in
Gold sponsor Nasdaq’s Zeiss Von Caues and Kola Rasaq answer a delegate’s questions
Platinum sponsor Convene joined the conference with a wide offering for the governance community
Michelle Mackay and Gugulethu Sithole, Singular Systems, have a discussion before the delegates arrive
Ayanda Ndlovu and Shana Lewis show a delegate the LexisNexis offering
Johan Piek (PSG Capital) listens attentively
Listening, questioning and reflecting: delegates were at the heart of conversations throughout the conference
The FSCA team: Front: Shimane Tshetlhane, Bareng Aphiri, Cassius Mapokana, Strike Ramatsekisa and Mmatau Phokanoka, Back: Horisani Mnisi
Dawood Dada (SABS) continuing the conversation beyond the conference floor with a fellow delegate
Connections and conversations: Janine Lobban, Niki Pavlou and Isabel Correia (FirstRand)
Two Sandile’s talk: Sandile Tshabalala (Huruma Bantfu) and Sandile Gumede (MERSETA)
Lelani Hohl’s (Greymatter & Fintech Specialist Services) participation brings another perspective to discussions
Emcee Ayanda Nyathi engages a delegate
