KING V 2025 Driving Change in Governance and Responsibilities of Auditors in South Africa
South Africa’s public sector is at an important turning point with the introduction of the King V code on Corporate Governance for South Africa. Released by the Institute of Directors on October 31, this new code marks a major change in how governance is approached. Its goal is to promote ethical leadership, sustainable value creation,
Univen Saiga candidacy programme trainees punching above their weight
The Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) LGSETA and TETA Candidacy Programme is paying off in a big way! Trainees from the University of Venda continue to demonstrate remarkable progress at their respective training firms, through an initiative designed to equip aspiring auditors with practical, hands-on experience and bridge the gap between academic learning
Scopa chair Songezo Zibi to deliver keynote at Audit and Finance Indaba
Scopa chair Songezo Zibi to deliver keynote at Audit and Finance Indaba Johannesburg – Songezo Zibi, the leader of the Rise Mzansi political party and Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), is set to deliver a keynote address at the upcoming 2nd Annual Audit and Finance Indaba, scheduled to take place on
SAIGA ROLLS OUT MUCH-ANTICIPATED MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME
It’s happening! The South African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) is rolling out the Mentorship and Alumni Network Programme. Get ready to level up. The goal? To develop well-rounded public sector professionals by offering a comprehensive support system for the mentees. The programme includes a variety of initiatives designed to address key areas of professional
SAIGA and API join forces to professionalise public sector accounting
SAIGA and API join forces to professionalise public sector accounting In a significant step towards elevating the professional standards of public sector accounting, the Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Professionalisation Initiative (API). This partnership, signed on November 6, 2024, aims to boost the
SAIGA and LGSETA launch Adopt-a-Municipality Project to Enhance Local Governance
In her annual consolidated report on local government audits, Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke highlighted concerning trends, indicating minimal progress in improving governance among municipalities. The audit results revealed that 43% of municipalities across the country received an unqualified audit opinion on their financial statements. Alarmingly, 77 of these municipalities have remained in this status since