Intermediate
King V: The future of corporate governance in South Africa
- 10 Sections
- 60 Lessons
- 6h Duration
Module 1 — Global governance renaissance: setting the stage
7 Lessons
- Lesson 1.1 — Welcome to the New Era of Governance
- Lesson 1.2 — From Cadbury to King V: The Evolution of Governance Thought
- Lesson 1.3 — Global Frameworks Shaping Modern Governance
- Lesson 1.4 — Why King V Matters Now
- Lesson 1.5 — Preview of Your Learning Journey
- Lesson 1.6 — Knowledge Pulse: Global Governance Checkpoint
- Lesson 2.6 — Checkpoint: Testing Your Understanding of King V
Module 2 — Introduction to King V: ethics, outcomes, and intent
5 Lessons
Module 3 — The twelve principles decoded
6 Lessons
- Lesson 3.1 — Orientation: The Architecture of King V
- Lesson 3.2 — Principles 1 – 3: Leadership, Strategy & Oversight
- Lesson 3.3 — Principles 4 – 6: Governance Structures, Risk & Opportunity
- Lesson 3.4 — Principles 7 – 9: Technology, Stakeholders & Sustainability
- Lesson 3.5 — Principles 10 – 12: Remuneration, Assurance & Disclosure
- Lesson 3.6 — Knowledge Pulse: Integrating the Twelve Principles
Module 4 — Leadership and independence: the human architecture of governance
6 Lessons
- Lesson 4.1 — The People Behind Governance
- Lesson 4.2 — Principle 1: Ethical and Effective Leadership
- Lesson 4.3 — Board Composition, Diversity & Tenure
- Lesson 4.4 — The Role of the Chair, CEO & Lead Independent
- Lesson 4.5 — Evaluations, Ethics & Continuous Improvement
- Lesson 4.6 — Knowledge Pulse: Leadership in Practice
Module 5 — Strategy, risk, and opportunity governance
6 Lessons
- Lesson 5.1 — From Vision to Value: The Strategic Mandate of the Board
- Lesson 5.2 — Principles 4 & 5: Governing Risk and Opportunity
- Lesson 5.3 — Integrating Strategy with Risk Appetite and Performance Metrics
- Lesson 5.4 — Assurance and Accountability in Decision-Making
- Lesson 5.5 — Performance Governance and Sustainability Metrics
- Lesson 5.6 — Knowledge Pulse: The Strategy–Risk–Performance Triad
Module 6 — Technology, AI, and data governance
6 Lessons
- Lesson 6.1 — The Digital Dimension of Governance
- Lesson 6.2 — Principle 7 in Focus: Technology Governance Under King V
- Lesson 6.3 — Data Governance and Privacy Accountability
- Lesson 6.4 — AI Ethics and Algorithmic Accountability
- Lesson 6.5 — Cybersecurity Resilience and Continuity Oversight
- Lesson 6.6 — Knowledge Pulse: Technology Governance in Practice
Module 7 — ESG, sustainability, and impact materiality
6 Lessons
- Lesson 7.1 — From CSR to ESG to Impact Governance
- Lesson 7.2 — Principles 8 and 9 in Focus: Stakeholders & Sustainability
- Lesson 7.3 — The Materiality Matrix: Defining What Matters
- Lesson 7.4 — Integrating ESG into Strategy and Performance
- Lesson 7.5 — Global ESG Alignment: CSRD, ISSB & King V
- Lesson 7.6 — Knowledge Pulse: ESG Governance in Action
Module 8 — Apply-and-Explain disclosure mastery
6 Lessons
- Lesson 8.1 — From “Comply or Explain” to “Apply and Explain”
- Lesson 8.2 — Principle-Based Reporting vs Prescriptive Compliance
- Lesson 8.3 — Structure of an Effective King V Disclosure
- Lesson 8.4 — Integrating ESG, Technology and Ethics in Disclosures
- Lesson 8.5 — The Board’s Voice: Tone, Transparency and Accountability
- Lesson 8.6 — Knowledge Pulse: Your First Apply-and-Explain Report
Module 9 — Transition and implementation roadmap
6 Lessons
- Lesson 9.1 — The Governance Transition Imperative
- Lesson 9.2 — Conducting a King IV → King V Gap Analysis
- Lesson 9.3 — Building the 12-Month Implementation Plan
- Lesson 9.4 — Embedding Governance Culture & Change Management
- Lesson 9.5 — Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Lesson 9.6 — Knowledge Pulse: Your Implementation Blueprint
Module 10 — Capstone: King V and the global governance lexicon
6 Lessons
- Lesson 10.1 — Revisiting the Journey: From Principles to Practice
- Lesson 10.2 — King V in Global Context
- Lesson 10.3 — The Future of Governance: AI, Sustainability & Ethical Capital
- Lesson 10.4 — Your Governance Manifesto
- Lesson 10.5 — Peer Exchange & Global Dialogue
- Lesson 10.6 — Completion & Certification
On 31 October 2025, the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) launches the King V Code on Corporate Governance: the most significant governance development in nearly a decade.
This new Code refines South Africa’s global reputation for principled leadership and integrated reporting, introducing twelve streamlined principles, a stronger “apply-and-explain” disclosure model, and a bold integration of technology, ESG, and ethics at board level.
Developed by ITLawCo, King V: The Future of Corporate Governance in South Africa is a masterclass in translating the Code’s philosophy into practice. It positions King V within the broader global governance movement—from the OECD Principles and UK Corporate Governance Code to the EU’s ESG and AI frameworks—giving participants not just compliance fluency, but strategic literacy.
This isn’t a refresher. It’s a transformation of how boards, lawyers, and governance professionals think about legitimacy, sustainability, and accountability in the digital age.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Interpret the 12 King V principles and connect them to the four governance outcomes: ethical culture, performance, conformance, and legitimacy.
- Conduct a King IV → King V transition analysis, identifying board and disclosure priorities.
- Apply the “apply-and-explain” model using IoDSA-aligned templates.
- Strengthen board composition, independence, and oversight in line with new tenure and cooling-off provisions.
- Embed technology, AI, and data governance into board and committee structures.
- Integrate ESG, impact materiality, and stakeholder inclusivity into strategy and reporting.
- Situate King V within the global governance lexicon, comparing it with leading international frameworks.
- Develop a 12-month roadmap to operationalise King V across the organisation.
Course structure
- Format: Self-paced online learning (approx. 4 hours total)
- Modules: 10 concise lessons combining analysis, case examples, and artefacts
- Materials: Disclosure templates, AI governance checklist, ESG impact matrix, gap-analysis workbook, and implementation roadmap
- Certification: Certificate of Completion
Who should enrol
- Board directors & non-executive directors seeking fluency in King V principles
- Company secretaries & governance officers managing disclosure and assurance
- General counsel & compliance executives advising on ethics, AI, and ESG integration
- Risk & audit leaders, ESG professionals, consultants, and advisors guiding implementation
- Multinational subsidiaries & regulators aligning King V with global frameworks
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