Moo Partners Advisory

12/03/2026

South Africa’s universities are facing a quiet crisis.

Patronage networks, procurement corruption, and criminal interference are increasingly shaping governance in some institutions - threatening academic freedom and institutional autonomy.

Our latest PolicyPulseWithMoo analysis explores the rise of institutional capture in higher education.

Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/policypulsewithmoo/p/universities-under-siege-institutional?r=7w9g1d&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=post-publish

By PolicyPulseWithMoo

12/03/2026

Our first PolicyPulseWithMoo article is live.

Why governance, oversight, and institutional capacity matter for rebuilding trust in South Africa’s public institutions.

Read here below🔗.

https://open.substack.com/pub/policypulsewithmoo/p/rebuilding-trust-why-governance-and?r=7w9g1d&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=post-publish

18/02/2026

Driving accountability, strengthening governance, and delivering impact where it matters most - in service of the public good.

At Moo Partners Advisory, we partner with public sector leaders across South Africa to strengthen governance frameworks, enhance compliance systems, and build sustainable institutional capacity.

We are committed to supporting accountable leadership, improving oversight, and enabling ethical, high-performing public institutions that deliver real impact for communities.

Visit our website to learn more about how we can support your organisation. www.moopartners.co.za

23/04/2025

Kgomotso Mphela, Chief Consultant and Director of Moo Partners Advisory, contributed expert insights as a participant at the workshop on local governance accountability and oversight hosted by the Auwal Socio-Economic Research Institute.

Read more about the pilot project initiated in the JB Marks Municipality to support and strengthen governance, enhance transparency and accountability in local government, and empower citizens to engage meaningfully with municipal oversight structures. 

Click here to read the full article: https://www.citizen.co.za/potchefstroom-herald/local-news/2025/03/05/oversight-and-accountability-project-launched-in-j-b-marks/

23/04/2025

Director of Research, Angelo Fick of the Auwal Socio-Economic Research Institute (ASRI) highlighted the vital role of local governance accountability and oversight in advancing transparent, responsive, and effective government during a thought-provoking workshop.

In his address, Fick underscored the importance of strengthening institutional oversight mechanisms, enhancing ethical leadership, and empowering communities to actively participate in governance processes. The engagement brought together governance practitioners, policy experts, and civic leaders to interrogate practical solutions aimed at improving municipal performance and reinforcing public trust.

As a firm committed to building stronger institutions, Moo Partners Advisory values collaborative platforms of this nature that foster evidence-based dialogue and contribute to sustainable governance reform at local government level.