Practical, governance-led support for victims
The programme, established by chartered accountant and governance, risk and compliance expert Kovini Moodley, is delivered under her Boss Brains of South Africa platform. Moodley, who has worked in senior roles at Deloitte, Accenture and Discovery Health, frames workplace bullying as a governance failure rather than a reflection of an individual’s capability.
“Workplace bullying is not a reflection of your competence, your strength or your value. It is a reflection of your organisation’s governance failure,” the Sandton Chronicle reported Moodley as saying.
The mentorship offering is tailored for women who find themselves in intimidating, harassing or toxic work environments. Sessions are confidential, conducted via Microsoft Teams, and last between 60 and 90 minutes. According to the report, the programme helps women:
- understand their rights and the correct internal procedures;
- document incidents consistently and with evidentiary value;
- develop strategic options including staying and challenging behaviour, transitioning roles, or taking formal action;
- protect their professional reputation while making informed decisions.
Mixing governance, risk and employment law
Moodley’s approach differs from traditional counselling or coaching by combining governance, risk-management frameworks and employment-law awareness. The Sandton Chronicle reported that she believes this combination equips clients to act from a position of knowledge and strength rather than from fear or shame.
Her platform, Boss Brains of South Africa, has a reported following of more than 100 000 people and has already been used as a channel for workplace safety advocacy and women’s empowerment. Moodley was also named IRMSA Risk Manager of the Year in 2024 and has been recognised as a Saica Brand Ambassador, the report noted.
What the programme offers and who it is for
The mentorship is aimed at professional women in corporate and executive roles who need confidential, tactical guidance. Sessions focus on documenting incidents, navigating internal grievance procedures, assessing reputational risk and understanding legal or regulatory routes that may be available.
| Service | Format | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Executive mentorship | Microsoft Teams (confidential) | 60–90 minutes |
According to the Sandton Chronicle, Moodley emphasises that women have options and should not be coerced into staying in toxic workplaces. She encourages clients to make decisions — whether to fight, move internally, or exit — from an informed position.
Local context and potential impact
Sandton’s role as Gauteng’s primary business node means many residents work in high-pressure corporate environments where hierarchical dynamics and governance weaknesses can allow bullying to persist. A governance-led mentorship model seeks to plug a gap between legal remedies and emotional support by equipping women with documentation and strategy.
For employers, the programme underlines the cost of weak governance: not only reputational damage and potential litigation, but loss of talent and morale. For employees, it offers an alternative to silence — practical steps that preserve career prospects while addressing misconduct.
While the Sandton Chronicle’s report focuses on Moodley’s new service, it also points towards a growing demand for workplace-safety advocacy and targeted support for women. The mentorship’s confidential, one-on-one format could appeal to professionals reluctant to raise issues through formal channels immediately.
Information about enrolment and the content of the sessions was incomplete in the Sandton Chronicle report. Prospective clients seeking the programme’s full scope, pricing or referral pathways should consult the Boss Brains of South Africa platform or contact the organiser directly, the report advised.
This initiative adds to a patchwork of services aimed at making Sandton workplaces safer and more accountable, and presents an option for women who need governance-focused, tactical support to protect their careers and well-being.
