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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, Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

Legislative Changes and Proactive Measures to Combat Corruption Section 34 of PRECCA and The Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024

South Africa has long been dogged by corruption, a problem that has drained resources and undermined public trust, with the State Capture saga serving as a glaring example. However, recent legislative developments bring some hope for combating this ongoing problem. The signing of the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa has marked a Read More

Are we doing enough to condemn corruption?

Are we doing enough to condemn corruption? By: Sunday World23rd September 2024 In a powerful address at the recent Annual SAIGA Conference, former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo raised a critical question: Are we, as a society, doing enough to condemn corruption? Zondo’s remarks come at a time when the government continues to appoint individuals with Read More

Media Statement | ZONDO, KIESWETTER AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO HEADLINE SAIGA CONFERENCE

Johannesburg – Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will deliver the keynote address at the 4th Annual SAIGA Conference on 12-13 September. The conference, to be directed by TV presenter and commentator Dr JJ Tabane, will take place at Emperors Palace. This event marks Zondo’s first public appearance since retiring as South Africa’s Chief Justice. He Read More

Media Statement | Key Implications of the Public Procurement Act for Auditors

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent enactment of the Public Procurement Act introduces a transformative framework for regulating public procurement across all state organs. This legislation represents a significant overhaul aimed at enhancing the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and integrity of procurement processes. The Public Procurement Act is designed to align with Section 217 of the South African Constitution, Read More