AI-Ready Governance: The Next Evolution of BarnOwl

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way organisations access information, make decisions and automate business processes. To realise its full potential, AI needs access to trusted, accurate and well-governed business […]

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Beyond Compliance: What June 2026 Is Teaching Us About the Future of Governance, Risk and Leadership

Every month, BarnOwl GRC reviews and analyses leading Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) thought leadership from around the world to identify the trends shaping the profession. This article is a […]

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The Great Risk Reset: What Every Risk Manager and Executive Should Be Watching in 2026

Based on BarnOwl GRC‘s review and synthesis of 48 GRC, risk, audit, governance and compliance publications released during May 2026, the following article brings together the key themes that risk […]

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BarnOwl Info Sharing Insight: Audit Committee Effectiveness, Skills & Composition 2026

Presented by: Prof. D.P van der Nest, Head of Department: Auditing, Faculty of Economics and Finance, Tshwane University of Technology Thank you very much Prof. D.P van der Nest for […]

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Businesses are Managing Costs. But Losing Control of How They Operate

South African businesses are under pressure. Fuel costs have risen. Input costs have followed. Margins are tighter than they’ve been in years. Most organisations are responding as expected. Costs are […]

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What April 2026 Is Telling Us About the Future of GRC

What happens when you step back and look at Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) not through a single lens—but across dozens of global perspectives in real time? Through continuous internet […]

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BarnOwl Info Sharing Insight: The Cornerstone of Effective and Efficient Internal Audit Functions

Presented by: Dirk Strydom, Technical and Quality Assurance Services (QAS) Manager, Leadership Academy for Guardians of Governance Thank you very much Dirk for your excellent presentation on ‘The Cornerstone of […]

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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 […]

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South African Risk Management Software: Why Local is Lekker

One thing that I am sure everybody would agree with, is the need to strengthen and grow the South African economy. Economic growth benefits everyone from alleviating poverty and enhancing […]

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BarnOwl Info Sharing Insight: Global Internal Audit Standards 2024 – Key Changes to Note presented by Anastacia Mabula, Institute of Internal Audit SA, Manager: Advocacy and Strategic Communications 

Thank you very much Anastacia for your excellent presentation on ‘Global Internal Audit Standards 2024 – Key changes to note’ at the BarnOwl info-sharing event held on 28th May 2025. […]

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