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TEM GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

About TEM Global Governance

A specialist division of TEM Attorneys providing integrated advisory and advocacy support on corporate governance, risk, and sustainability. We partner with boards, executives, and public institutions across South Africa to strengthen accountability and performance through frameworks anchored in the Companies Act, King IV, PFMA, MFMA, and global ESG standards.

Corporate Governance: TEM Governance

TEM Governance is the specialized division of TEM Attorneys delivering sustainable governance solutions to public and private sector clients. We bridge legal compliance with strategic performance.

Core Services

Advocacy Services

• Representation in ISO, UN, WIPO forums
• Advocacy for UN SDGs
• Strategic guidance on governance trends, risks, opportunities

Advisory Services

• Global governance risk assessments
• Policy and framework development
• Training and capacity building
• Expert advice on governance disputes

Key Areas of Focus

• CSR and ESG
• Anti-corruption and anti-bribery
• Human rights and labour standards
• Global supply chain management
• Climate change and sustainability

Public Sector — Local, Provincial, National

• MFMA and PFMA diagnostics
• Policy, delegations, and ethics frameworks
• Board and oversight committee induction
• Integrity and anti-corruption programs
• SDG localization into IDPs and provincial plans
• Representation in intergovernmental forums
• Councillor and official training on fiduciary duties

Private Sector — Companies, NPOs, Trusts, JVs

• MOIs, shareholder agreements, board charters
• ESG strategy, reporting, and climate governance
• Anti-bribery and POPIA compliance
• Responsible supply chain due diligence
• Governance investigations and crisis support
• King IV board evaluations and training
• Global advocacy positioning

Why TEM Global Governance

Legal Roots

Anchored in TEM Attorneys' corporate law expertise

Cross-Sector

Municipalities, SOEs, departments, listed companies, NPOs

SDG-Linked

Solutions mapped to SDGs 16, 13, 8, 5, 17

Practical SA

Governance that works in South African regulatory reality