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The Impact Of FATF Regulations on NPOS In South Africa

10 February 2025
Glenn Farred, Social Justice and Development Activist The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has significantly impacted the regulatory environment for nonprofits in South Africa. FATF itself is a little-known and understood international body, having been established by the G7 in 1989, initially to combat money laundering and later expanded to countering terrorist financing. The public is, however, familiar with its nomenclature, as widely reported in the media, as the “grey list”, whi...

Navigating the new NPO fundraising landscape

05 February 2025
Inyathelo, a long-standing South African nonprofit organisation (NPO) which helps other NPOs to build capacity for long-term financial sustainability, has urged local NPOs to review and professionalise their funding strategies. This comes as many NPOs, particularly in the health sector, are grappling with American funding uncertainties since the inauguration of President Trump. The US government is the single largest global humanitarian funder, giving $13.9 billion in 2024, and is the larges...

The Resilience and Challenges of South Africa’s Civil Society Sector

03 February 2025
Fatima Shabodien, Independent Development Consultant South Africa is globally recognised and revered for its vibrant tradition of organised civil society. It’s useful to remind ourselves that despite our many shortcomings, we are recognised and celebrated as one of the strongest civil society sectors in the region, if not the world. This is not to be taken for granted. It’s a tradition to be proud of and fiercely guarded. Our Constitution presupposes a strong, diverse, and vibrant organised...

The Imperative of Strategic Planning for NPOs

27 January 2025
Professor Eric Atmore, Director, Centre for Early Childhood Development Strategic planning is absolutely key to a nonprofit organisation (NPO) achieving its mission. It involves determining where an organisation wants to go (strategy) and outlining the steps needed to get there (planning). These two elements are inextricably linked. Think of it as a pilot charting a flight course, with specific markers to ensure the journey stays on track. For NPOs, strategic planning is not just a to...

The Role of Civil Society in Advocating for Good Governance, Accountability, And Ethical Leadership in South Africa

20 January 2025
Dr Paul Kariuki, Executive Director, Democracy Development Program (DDP) South Africa is in a transition again. The 2024 National and Provincial elections were pivotal to the changing political landscape in the country. Citizens were decisive and voted for change – seeking change in the way the country is governed, ending the era of one dominant political party, and ushering in an era of collective governance. While there was no outright winner of the election, the electoral outcom...

Democracy's Progress and Civil Society’s Role in Advancing South Africa’s Future

06 January 2025
Dr Russell Ally, Chairperson, Inyathelo Board of Trustees Dr Ally reflects on the significant gains South Africa has made in its democratic journey, particularly in light of the recent elections. However, he cautions that much work remains for civil society organisations such as Inyathelo. As we mark 30 years of democracy, our recent participation in the seventh national elections underscores the resilience of our constitutional democracy. This milestone is not just a testament t...

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