The one-day training session is designed for new and emerging organisations, as well as new board members, staff, and those seeking a refresher. This intensive workshop will equip you with the knowledge and essential tools to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. What You’ll Learn: Proven strategies for effective fundraising Insights into building long-term sustainability Best practices in governance and compliance Event Details: Date: Wednesday, 27 November 2024 Time:...

Thousands of long-established South African nonprofit organisations, which have registered under the Nonprofit Act as “NPOs”, are being encouraged to ensure legal compliance with that Act, as the Department of Social Development (DSD) begins a process from the end of October to update its records. Organisations with NPO status that remain non-compliant may face deregistration from the NPO register. Those which depend on government funding may then have challenges with contracts and partnersh...

Inyathelo acting executive director Feryal Domingo, Ziyo -Accountants with Heart operations manager Zoë Bailey, Ziyo - Accountants with Heart office administrator Danielle van Reen, and EM Solutions founding partner Michelle Davidson. Dozens of nonprofit and civil society organisations (NPOs) gathered in Woodstock, Cape Town on Thursday 12 September for #ThinkGood, an annual event for the sector to share expertise, insights and contacts. The gathering was coordinated by the NPO Service Pr...

  Are you facing obstacles in submitting your new IT3(d) 18A information?  Do you need expert assistance with the https:// format or the new SARS submission interface?  Here is your chance to receive expert and practical guidance. Section 18A of the Income Tax Act enables a taxpayer, who has made a donation, to claim a tax deduction up to a certain limit. SARS has tightened up systems in order to address fraud in this area and has increased the number of donor deta...

It is with deep sadness that Inyathelo shares the news of the passing of Professor Brian O'Connell, former Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape (UWC). A visionary leader, an advocate for social justice, and a tireless champion of education, Professor O'Connell's legacy will endure far beyond the halls of academia. Professor O’Connell was born in 1944 and grew up as one of seven children in District Six. His family had very little money but his father was passionat...

We held a webinar on "South Africa's Non-Profit Sectoral Risk Assessment and the Path Forward" on August 14, 2024 with  over 175 attendees joining us for this informative session. Feedback indicated a wide range of understanding regarding anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) regulations as they apply to the non-profit sector. The presentations by our esteemed speakers, Ben Evans, Lizé van Schoor, and Thalia Malmberg, provided valuable insights into the FAT...