{"id":3211,"date":"2025-10-31T08:11:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T08:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itlawco.com\/?page_id=3211"},"modified":"2025-11-04T12:52:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:52:53","slug":"king-v","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/itlawco.com\/fr\/king-v\/","title":{"rendered":"King V"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6a5fb3669cd05\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div style=\"margin-top: 30px; \" class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone \"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"868\"><strong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"501\">King V has launched. <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iodsa.co.za\/\">Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA)<\/a> has released the King V Code of Corporate Governance (2025) \u2014 the most comprehensive governance reform in nearly a decade. This ITLawCo hub curates all official King V documents, provides a South African-specific interpretation, and outlines how boards and executives can implement the new Code.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1209\">\n<p data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1209\"><strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"885\">Core set:<\/strong> King V Code \u2022 Foundational Concepts \u2022 Disclosure Framework (+ template) \u2022 Glossary<br data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"971\" \/><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"993\">Sector guidance:<\/strong> SMEs \u2022 NPOs \u2022 State-Owned Entities \u2022 Municipalities \u2022 Medical Schemes \u2022 Retirement Funds \u2022 Higher Education Institutions<br data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1117\" \/><strong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1148\">Monitoring &amp; enforcement:<\/strong> How \u201capply and explain\u201d accountability works in South Africa<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1249\">King V downloads<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1425\">All materials below are official publications of the IoDSA and are relevant to entities operating under the <strong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1403\">South African Companies Act, PFMA, MFMA,<\/strong> and related statutes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1590\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.ymaws.com\/www.iodsa.co.za\/resource\/collection\/927F0970-C1E9-4F30-803C-D74BF386A2B6\/King_V_Code.pdf\"><strong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1475\">King V Code on Corporate Governance (2025)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 authoritative 13 principles and recommended practices.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1753\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.ymaws.com\/www.iodsa.co.za\/resource\/collection\/927F0970-C1E9-4F30-803C-D74BF386A2B6\/King_V_Foundational_Concepts.pdf\"><strong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1618\">Foundational Concepts<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 the four governance outcomes and underpinning philosophy.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"2004\"><strong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1793\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.ymaws.com\/www.iodsa.co.za\/resource\/collection\/927F0970-C1E9-4F30-803C-D74BF386A2B6\/King_V_Disclosure_Framework.pdf\">Disclosure Framework<\/a> (+ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iodsa.co.za\/resource\/collection\/927F0970-C1E9-4F30-803C-D74BF386A2B6\/King_V_Disclosure_Framework_Template.docx\">Template<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 required annual \u201capply and explain\u201d reporting format.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2125\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.ymaws.com\/www.iodsa.co.za\/resource\/collection\/927F0970-C1E9-4F30-803C-D74BF386A2B6\/King_V_Glossary.pdf\"><strong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2019\">Glossary<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 consistent terminology aligned with King V.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2193\">Executive summary: what has changed and why it matters<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2406\"><strong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2226\">Outcome-based governance<\/strong>: Focus on <em data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2320\">Ethical Culture, Performance &amp; Value Creation, Conformance &amp; Prudent Control,<\/em> and <em data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2338\">Legitimacy.<\/em> Boards must demonstrate how their actions deliver these outcomes.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2570\"><strong data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2439\">Proportional application<\/strong>: Codifies \u201cfit-for-context\u201d governance for different entity types \u2014 from listed companies to municipalities and NPOs.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2718\"><strong data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2616\">Unified disclosure and accountability<\/strong>: The Disclosure Framework is now mandatory for any organisation claiming application of the Code.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2764\">King V vs King IV \u2014 summary table<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"3230\">\n<thead data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2805\">\n<tr data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2805\">\n<th data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2779\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Focus area<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2789\" data-col-size=\"sm\">King IV<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2805\" data-col-size=\"md\">King V (new)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"3230\">\n<tr data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2927\">\n<td data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2872\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Governance philosophy<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2892\">\u201cApply &amp; Explain\u201d<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2927\">Outcomes realised and explained<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2995\">\n<td data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2946\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Proportionality<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2956\">Implied<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2995\">Explicit scaling by size and sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3082\">\n<td data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3010\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Law vs Code<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3026\">Complementary<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3082\">Law prevails in conflict; King V sets the higher bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3168\">\n<td data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3096\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Disclosure<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3108\">Narrative<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3168\">Structured Disclosure Framework with exception reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3230\">\n<td data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3187\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Sector guidance<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3197\">Minimal<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3230\">Seven dedicated sector papers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3277\">Board actions for the next 90 days<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3381\"><strong data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3323\">Conduct a King V readiness assessment<\/strong> \u2014 map existing charters, risk and assurance structures.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3466\"><strong data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3434\">Approve and publish your Disclosure Framework<\/strong> \u2014 evidence outcomes achieved.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3567\"><strong data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3506\">Align legal and leading practice<\/strong> \u2014 apply King V except where it conflicts with binding law.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3641\"><strong data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3607\">Integrate data and AI governance<\/strong> into risk and ethics oversight.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3717\"><strong data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3689\">Schedule board and committee evaluations<\/strong> and close feedback loops.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Sector-specific guidance for South Africa<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"4799\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iodsa.co.za\/resource\/collection\/CFA6E544-15F6-4FE2-900F-872F39A21B52\/Small_and_Medium_Enterprises_Application_of_Ki.pdf\"><strong data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3781\">SMEs<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 formalise board charters and embed ethics early.<br data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3919\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iodsa.co.za\/resource\/collection\/CFA6E544-15F6-4FE2-900F-872F39A21B52\/Non-Profit_Organisation_Application_of_King_V.pdf\"><strong data-start=\"3919\" data-end=\"3927\">NPOs<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 focus on mission impact and stakeholder legitimacy.<br data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4067\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iodsa.co.za\/resource\/collection\/CFA6E544-15F6-4FE2-900F-872F39A21B52\/State-owned_Entites_Application_of_King_V.pdf\"><strong data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4075\">SOEs<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 align PFMA duties with independent board judgement.\u00a0<br data-start=\"4208\" data-end=\"4211\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iodsa.co.za\/resource\/collection\/CFA6E544-15F6-4FE2-900F-872F39A21B52\/Municipalities_Application_of_King_V.pdf\"><strong data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4229\">Municipalities<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 ethical service delivery as governance outcome.\u00a0<br data-start=\"4353\" data-end=\"4356\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.ymaws.com\/www.iodsa.co.za\/resource\/collection\/CFA6E544-15F6-4FE2-900F-872F39A21B52\/Medical_Schemes_Application_of_King_V.pdf\"><strong data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4375\">Medical Schemes<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 trustee accountability under Section 57(6)<em>(b)<\/em>.<br data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4502\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iodsa.co.za\/resource\/collection\/CFA6E544-15F6-4FE2-900F-872F39A21B52\/Retirement_Funds_Application_of_King_V.pdf\"><strong data-start=\"4502\" data-end=\"4522\">Retirement Funds<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 align with CRISA 2 and PF130.<br data-start=\"4630\" data-end=\"4633\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iodsa.co.za\/resource\/collection\/CFA6E544-15F6-4FE2-900F-872F39A21B52\/Public_Higher_Education_Institutions_Applicati.pdf\"><strong data-start=\"4633\" data-end=\"4666\">Higher Education Institutions<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 balance academic freedom and fiduciary duty.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4806\" data-end=\"4838\">Monitoring and enforcement<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4840\" data-end=\"5116\">King V remains a voluntary code, but transparency creates accountability. Boards must \u201capply and explain\u201d, publish their <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.ymaws.com\/www.iodsa.co.za\/resource\/collection\/927F0970-C1E9-4F30-803C-D74BF386A2B6\/King_V_Disclosure_Framework.pdf\">Disclosure Framework<\/a>, and address exceptions openly. Market expectations and public scrutiny drive enforcement in South Africa\u2019s corporate ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5167\">General interpretation and application<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5171\" data-end=\"5272\">The principles and outcomes are universal; practices are applied with judgment and proportionality.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5275\" data-end=\"5330\">Where a true legal conflict exists, <strong data-start=\"5311\" data-end=\"5328\">law prevails.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5333\" data-end=\"5501\">Sector guidance interprets the Code for practical adoption \u2014 not for exemption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.ymaws.com\/www.iodsa.co.za\/resource\/collection\/CFA6E544-15F6-4FE2-900F-872F39A21B52\/General_interpretation_and_application_of_King.pdf\">general guidance and interpretation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5508\" data-end=\"5555\">How ITLawCo can help your organisation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5559\" data-end=\"5620\"><strong data-start=\"5559\" data-end=\"5579\">Board immersion:<\/strong> King IV \u2192 King V transition workshops.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5623\" data-end=\"5703\"><strong data-start=\"5623\" data-end=\"5654\">Governance readiness audit:<\/strong> Gap analysis and Disclosure Framework support.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5706\" data-end=\"5792\"><strong data-start=\"5706\" data-end=\"5730\">Policy architecture:<\/strong> Charters, IT and AI governance policies, assurance mapping.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5795\" data-end=\"5901\"><strong data-start=\"5795\" data-end=\"5826\">Sector-specific programmes:<\/strong> Tailored for SMEs, NPOs, SOEs, municipalities, schemes, funds, and HEIs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5903\" data-end=\"5953\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itlawco.com\/contact-us\/\">\u27a1 <strong data-start=\"5905\" data-end=\"5942\">Book a King V readiness session \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3946\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"toggles \" data-br=\"none\" data-starting=\"default\" data-style=\"default\"><div class=\"toggle default\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" id=\"toggle-button-6a5fb3669ec53\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb3669ec53\" class=\"toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>Is King V law?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb3669ec53\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle-button-6a5fb3669ec53\"><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p>No \u2014 it\u2019s a voluntary but authoritative South African code.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"toggle default\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" id=\"toggle-button-6a5fb3669f2bf\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb3669f2bf\" class=\"toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>Who issued King V?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb3669f2bf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle-button-6a5fb3669f2bf\"><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p>The IoDSA through the King Committee on Corporate Governance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"toggle default\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" id=\"toggle-button-6a5fb3669f883\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb3669f883\" class=\"toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>What are the four governance outcomes?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb3669f883\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle-button-6a5fb3669f883\"><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p>Ethical Culture, Performance and Value Creation, Conformance and Prudent Control, Legitimacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"toggle default\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" id=\"toggle-button-6a5fb3669fe22\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb3669fe22\" class=\"toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>How does it differ from King IV?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb3669fe22\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle-button-6a5fb3669fe22\"><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p>Stronger outcomes focus, disclosure framework, tech\/AI oversight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"toggle default\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" id=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a03d6\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a03d6\" class=\"toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>What is the Disclosure Framework?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a03d6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a03d6\"><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p>A public template showing how each principle was applied and outcomes achieved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"toggle default\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" id=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a0963\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a0963\" class=\"toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>What happens if King V conflicts with a law?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a0963\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a0963\"><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p>The law prevails.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"toggle default\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" id=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a0ebc\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a0ebc\" class=\"toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>Does it apply to SMEs?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a0ebc\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a0ebc\"><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p>Yes, proportionally to their size and impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"toggle default\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" id=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a1435\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a1435\" class=\"toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>How is King V enforced?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a1435\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a1435\"><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p>Through transparency and market expectations, not statutory penalties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"toggle default\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" id=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a19a8\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a19a8\" class=\"toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>How does it cover AI and technology?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a19a8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a19a8\"><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p>Boards must govern data, cyber and AI as strategic risks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"toggle default\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" id=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a1ef8\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a1ef8\" class=\"toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>Which sectors have guidance notes?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a1ef8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a1ef8\"><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p>SMEs, NPOs, SOEs, Municipalities, Medical Schemes, Retirement Funds, HEIs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"toggle default\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" id=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a2461\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a2461\" class=\"toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>How should boards prepare?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a2461\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a2461\"><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p>Assess, train, update charters and publish Disclosure Frameworks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"toggle default\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" id=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a29cb\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a29cb\" class=\"toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>Does it link to ESG reporting?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a29cb\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a29cb\"><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p>Yes \u2014 King V aligns with Integrated Reporting and sustainability disclosures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"toggle default\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" id=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a2f2a\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a2f2a\" class=\"toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>Can public entities apply King V?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a2f2a\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a2f2a\"><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<p>Yes \u2014 adapted through PFMA and MFMA contexts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"toggle default\" data-inner-wrap=\"true\"><h3 class=\"toggle-title\"><a href=\"#\" id=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a3493\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a3493\" class=\"toggle-heading\"><i role=\"presentation\" class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>What does \u201capply and explain\u201d mean?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"toggle-panel-6a5fb366a3493\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle-button-6a5fb366a3493\"><div class=\"inner-toggle-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column 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