University of Pretoria Announces 2026 Gardener of Governance™ Award Winners for Internal Audit Excellence

The University of Pretoria's annual Gardener of Governance™ Award recognizes outstanding internal audit research and practice. This year's winners, Elzandie van Zyl and Zanri Hanekom, highlight the critical role of internal audit in fostering strong corporate governance through stakeholder engagement, trust, transparency, and continuous improvement. Their work underscores internal audit's function as a "gardener" nurturing organizational health and sustainability, a concept vital for audit professionals seeking to elevate their strategic impact.