When governance fails, people pay the price — and when it works, it safeguards their future.

In this inaugural episode of The Guardians, Henry Dul, CEO of Independent Trustee Services, joins Dr Johan Esterhuizen, lead partner in Shepstone & Wylie’s Pension Law and Employee Benefits team, to unpack what “governance” truly means in South Africa’s retirement fund landscape.

They help us understand why independence is the cornerstone of accountability, how proactive oversight protects member savings, and the lessons the industry must learn from recent fund failures.

For more insights on independent governance and retirement fund integrity, visit www.independenttrusteeservices.co.za

Sexual harassment isn’t always physical, it can be verbal, digital, or subtle. In this episode, Partner Deirdre Venter breaks down what it really means, when to report, and how employers can create safer, more accountable workplaces.

Associate Unathi Dlamini shares her insight on the recent Constitutional Court judgment that reshapes maternity and paternity leave into a unified “parental leave.” Unathi discusses how this judgement advances equality, both within families and the workplace.

When personal and professional lines blur, challenges arise. In this episode, Deirdre Venter, Partner in Employment and Labour Law, chats with Unathi Dlamini, Associate in Employment Law, about how clear, well-communicated policies can protect both employees and employers while maintaining a positive work environment.