In this month’s newsletter: - Latest BarnOwl Insights
- BarnOwl Info Sharing Insight
- BarnOwl Spotlight Session Insight
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Why Governance Matters:
In a country plagued by corruption, does corporate governance still matter; or is it our only defence? |
Every day brings news of yet another corruption scandal. Case after case, well-placed officials plunder public resources, all while denying wrongdoing and racking up enormous legal costs for taxpayers. Essentially, these corrupt officials are stealing from the average person and denying them the ability to survive. Even more troubling, is that whistle-blowers and ethical professionals, committed to doing the right thing, often fear for their safety and, in some cases, are targeted or even killed.
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King V Isn’t About Compliance. It’s About Not Losing Your Business. |
There is a familiar weariness in corporate South Africa when the word governance appears in a meeting agenda. You see the shoulders shift, the sighs surface, the coffee cups get lifted at slightly more defensive angles. We say all the right things, “Yes, governance is important,” “Yes, tone at the top,” “Yes, integrated thinking”, but beneath that is the quiet thought so many executives share: Can we please not make this another admin exercise? |
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When AI Meets Risk: South Africa’s Next GRC Frontier. |
Artificial intelligence isn’t coming for risk management, it’s already here, sitting quietly inside your spreadsheets, dashboards and audit trails. The question is no longer if it will shape your GRC strategy, but how, and whether it will make your organisation smarter or more exposed. |
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BarnOwl Info Sharing Insight |
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The Cornerstone of Effective and Efficient Internal Audit Functions Presented by: Dirk Strydom |
Thank you very much Dirk for your excellent presentation on ‘The Cornerstone of Effective and Efficient Internal Audit Functions’ at the BarnOwl info-sharing event held on 20th November 2025. Thank you to all those who attended the session.
In this presentation Dirk focusses on elements that internal auditors need to consider, enabling their stakeholders to trust them. This session focusses on external quality assessments, keeping up to date with professional developments and continual learning, and using technology and appropriate solutions. |
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BarnOwl Spotlight Session Insight |
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BarnOwl Web: Powering GRC success in your organisation |
Thank you very much to everyone who joined the BarnOwl Spotlight Session on 9th October 2025 on BarnOwl’s web-based license, and a special thank you to Jade for presenting the session.
BarnOwl’s web-based license streamlines your risk management process and helps embed GRC practices across your organisation. Key Advantages of BarnOwl Web Simplified user interface supporting personalised menus and favourite views Simplified data capture (e.g. risk on a page) Simplified extracts and reporting
Excellent performance over a VPN for working outside of the office (e.g. hybrid working environment)
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