President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted a final extension to the deadline for the submission of the final report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The Commission’s final report is now due on 25 January 2027. According to the Presidency, the extension will allow the Commission to process additional evidence, including
GI Advisory formalises its editorial work through GI Advisory News Pretoria, South Africa — GI Advisory has formally established GI Advisory News, the editorial outlet of Geopolitical Intelligence (Pty) Ltd. The move formalises editorial work that has been published by GI Advisory since 2023. GI Advisory News now operates within
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has published Draft Directive 12 under section 43A of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (Act 38 of 2001). The proposed Directive introduces an important operational change for specified accountable institutions: the annual submission of their Risk Management and Compliance Programmes (RMCPs) to the FIC.
By Lunga Dweba, Director GI Advisory Siyanqoba Ngamandla Holdings is a South African business group with five operating companies. They are: Engineering, Mining & Logistics, Energy, Facilities Management and Financial Services. Engineering Services established the foundation of the group, while Financial Services is most recent expansion. Engineering, mining, energy and
Understanding the Legal Framework That Shapes Migration Governance Migration governance is often viewed through political, economic, or humanitarian lenses. In fact, balanced migration governance begins with an understanding of the basic legal framework that regulates the movement of people across international borders. This brief outlines four widely recognised legal principles
When building a corporate online footprint, the natural instinct for any growing business is to showcase credibility by displaying the logos of past and current clients. While well-intentioned, this common marketing practice can create regulatory, contractual, and reputational risks. Displaying a client’s protected trademark without explicit approval may inadvertently trigger
The regulatory landscape in South Africa is undergoing a structural shift. Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s national address on migration, it is clear that the government is moving away from passive enforcement toward a coordinated crackdown on immigration and labour law violations. With the state committing to the deployment of an
Some business ideas are associated with shortcuts, cost-saving, and rapid growth. Yet many legitimate ventures take time before they generate their first profit. The reason is not always market conditions, competition, or access to capital. In many cases, the warning signs appear much earlier. Businesses that consistently neglect compliance requirements,
Whether in mining, infrastructure, energy, or community development, every project exists within a broader environment shaped by stakeholders, regulatory expectations, local communities, and public perception. Many organisations invest heavily in technical planning while underestimating the influence of the operating environment. A technically sound project can still encounter delays, resistance, reputational
When a contractor fails to meet compliance requirements, the consequences often extend far beyond the contract itself. Procurement delays, regulatory scrutiny, reputational damage, project disruptions, and legal disputes can all emerge from issues that were not identified during the contracting process. In some cases, organisations discover that documentation does not
