4 Decades of Consulting

Four Decades of Impact
This year marks 40 years of consultancy at ISPS, a journey defined by resilience, activism, and a commitment to integrity.

Legacy of Advocacy:
ISPS’s legal activism has often been described as epic. Over the years, our founder and principal consultant has earned the nickname “the bulldog”, as noted by Rev. Jack Stagman (co‑founder of the ACDP and currently active in the ‘Cape Exit’ movement).

Ex Gratia Contributions:
The consultancy has dedicated a monumental amount of pro bono work to causes of public interest and justice. When fully quantified and transferred to the charitable trust designated for these efforts, the value of this work is expected to amount to several million dollars.

Challenges & Resilience:
Exposing corruption has often come at great personal and professional cost. The persecution endured has been significant, and the principal consultant has paid a heavy price—both in health and in the toll of decades-long advocacy.
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The Work Continues:
Despite these challenges, there remains important work ahead—scholarly writing, mentoring, and guiding the next generation who are willing to take on the complex challenges this consultancy has long pursued. While some may see such pursuits as commercially “foolish,” history reminds us that exposing wrongdoing and advancing reform is never foolish in either legal or political terms.
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Our Guiding Principle:
The values that have sustained ISPS for 40 years remain steadfast: Perspective is wisdom. And wisdom is the foundation of change.

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