Policies Perfected, Execution Pending: Forging Unity for Governance Gains

Dr. Emmanuel Ngcobo, President of CIGFARO, praises South Africa's globally admired policies - often emulated by first-world nations - yet laments persistent governance failures rooted in flawed implementation and poor coordination, exacerbated by political instability and siloed support from departments like CoGTA and Treasury.

As a frequent mediator, he welcomes a promising shift under the Government of National Unity, which curbs inter-departmental competition and fosters collaborative problem-solving.

Apolitical by design, CIGFARO champions administrative excellence, urging all stakeholders to unite against duplication for innovative solutions. Ngcobo expresses optimism: when bureaucrats prioritise duties over politics, tangible public sector improvements become inevitable.

* Dr Emmanuel Ngcobo, President of the Chartered Institute of Government Finance, Audit & Risk Officers (CIGFARO) from October 2023 to October 2025.