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RISK REPORT 2024/25

In all scenarios, two key elements stand out: skilled
resources and servant leadership. Both are available,
but neither are activated in the collective interest of our
country. We had to ask: ‘What must change?’ If nothing
changes, despair may take us further into a future
where ‘everyone is in it for themselves’. Considering the
dominant culture driving each scenario, successfully
mitigating all risks, across all economic sectors, across
all geographical intersections, depends on a national
culture change. Positive indications are that South Africa
will stop asking ‘will the real leaders please stand up?’ as
‘some young leaders are taking charge’. It is our sincere
hope that this will ignite a groundswell to a culture where
‘everyone is leading from where they stand’.

CHRISTELLE MARAIS
CRM Prof
Risk Report Project Lead
IRMSA

Executive Director
Lucidum

The single highest risk in South Africa is disengaged

people. Considering the future from social, policy, and

economic perspectives, reveals a key issue: South Africa

needs skilled resources to drive the economy, and

servant leadership to focus those skills.