Corporate governance practice in the context of the political situation in South Africa over the last 25 years

Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to demonstrate, with reference to developments in the four King Reports on Corporate Governance for South Africa, that institutional culture should be governed with the same rigour applied to other strategic assets to align the pluralistic interests of government, business and society.

Design/methodology/approach

Historical narrative and analysis.

Findings

Institutional culture should be governed with the same rigour and veracity as more traditional assets to align organisational purpose with political and social interests.

Originality/value

This is part of a special issue that looks at the contribution of the King Reports to governance globally.

Citation

Kana, S.P. (2020), "Corporate governance practice in the context of the political situation in South Africa over the last 25 years", Journal of Global Responsibility, Vol. 11 No. 2, pp. 127-137. https://doi.org/10.1108/JGR-10-2019-0100