Expert Legal, Compliance & Regulatory Consulting
Helping South African businesses do the Right thing the Right way
Expert Legal, Compliance & Regulatory Consulting
Helping South African businesses do the Right thing the Right way
OUR SERVICES
Regulatory Compliance
Public Policy & Advocacy
Regulatory Compliance
- Interpretation of complex laws and regulatory changes impacting FSP's, corporates and cross-industry SME's.
- Translating intricate regulatory and compliance requirements into practical actions for your business.
- Drafting and reviewing compliance policies, templates, procedures and frameworks.
- Offering outsourced Category I Compliance Officer services to authorised FSP's.
Legal and Governance
Public Policy & Advocacy
Regulatory Compliance
- Drafting and Reviewing commercial contracts and agreements.
- Support with drafting of Governance documentation, including board packs, regulations, minutes and compliance with King Code V.
- Providing advisory support to Boards and executives regarding legal compliance and governance structures.
Public Policy & Advocacy
Public Policy & Advocacy
Public Policy & Advocacy
- Strategies for Regulatory engagement.
- Conduct research and draft responses to regulatory consultation documents.
- Advocate for small and emerging players across industries by ensuring their voices are heard in policy discussions that impact their businesses.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Growing up in East London in the Eastern Cape, Abigail Munsami was keenly aware of how many South Africans live without real access to legal knowledge, protection or a clear understanding of their rights. That early exposure shaped a lifelong commitment: to use the law as a practical tool for fairness, dignity and opportunity. One month after finishing matric, and following the liquidation of the company her father worked for, Abigail began cold-calling more than 20 retail stores in her area looking for work. That persistence led to a role as a Foschini sales assistant, which enabled her to begin studying her LLB one module at a time, the only option she could afford. She later gained hands-on experience across all divisions of the Magistrates’ Court in Standerton, becoming well versed in the practical workings of the lower courts and the needs of ordinary SA's, before joining the Constitutional Court in 2008, where she worked alongside Chief Justices Ngcobo and Zondo. This formative experience sharpened her strengths in legal interpretation, governance and policy analysis. Abigail continued funding her own studies and went on to complete her Masters of Law degree (LLM).
Abigail later joined the private sector and built a distinguished career in financial services, holding senior leadership roles including Senior Manager: Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy at PSG Financial Services and Head of Legal, Compliance & Risk at GrowthHouse. She managed the regulatory affairs and policy engagement division, advised boards and executives, and established compliance and risk frameworks from the ground up, successfully managing FSCA engagements and inspections. Her expertise spans the entire regulatory landscape governing financial institutions including, FAIS, COFI, the Omni-Risk Return, FICA, POPIA, governance and enterprise risk frameworks, and the evolving regulatory obligations facing financial institutions as well as cross-sector SMEs and cross sector regulatory frameworks.
Today, as the Founder of Truenorth Legal and Tech Consulting, Abigail advises established FSPs, SMEs and individuals, translating complex legal and regulatory developments into clear, practical and business-aligned solutions. An admitted Advocate of the High Court of South Africa, FAIS-approved Compliance Officer and Family law mediator Abigail is known for combining deep technical expertise with empathy and clarity, Abigail bridges the gap between the corporate boardroom and everyday South Africans.
Our Mission
To empower organisations, corporates and entrepreneurs through compliant, forward-thinking strategies that foster integrity, resilience and sustainable success. We are dedicated to driving transformation, ethical leadership, and long-term impact across your business. Our work is guided by a simple belief: the law should not be intimidating or inaccessible, it should empower better decisions, reduce risk, and create lasting, inclusive impact.
Why Choose Us
We bring over a decade of senior experience across legal, compliance and regulatory affairs, combining private advisory work with public policy insight to deliver solutions that are practical, credible and aligned to business realities. Our approach is grounded in transparency, transformation and ethical growth, ensuring that every engagement supports not only client success, but also the broader South African public interest. Our advice is designed to work in real business environments, not just on paper.