South Africa, May 28 -- In a country where women are killed for saying "no", giving a platform to someone who normalises the public degradation of women is not just an oversight; it is an endorsement. Today, people are increasingly turned off by organisations that lack clear purpose and integrity. Stakeholders across the spectrum now expect ethical practices and responsible behaviour from their employers and the businesses that operate in our society.

This change brings to light an important feature of contemporary corporate-social culture where companies are no longer evaluated exclusively on the basis of their market share or financial performance. Instead, their dedication to moral behaviour and social duty is closely examined.

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