In this, our last letter of the year, we: deal with the upcoming NPO register clean up (!) in some detail, with practical tips; discuss whether the PBAs SARS classifies organisations under matter; and give some practical advice on filing objections with SARS.  We also introduce our theme for the

AGMs in the time of COVID For many organisations, AGM (Annual General Meeting) season is upon us, and we are having clients ask- Do we have to hold an AGM, or can we postpone it, or even skip it for this year? We have elderly or immune-compromised members, and we

MISSION-SHIFT in the time of COVID MISSION-SHIFT in the time of COVID The times are a’changin, and it looks as though we will have to reset to a ‘new normal’ for the foreseeable future. At ngoLAW we are helping our clients adjust and this ngoLAW Brief deals with a current adaptation

With a week left of lockdown and restrictions after the 30th seeming inevitable, we bring you in this ngoLAW Brief:  an update on the C19-TERS scheme (some good news and some clarity); a warning about a scam doing the rounds in the non-profit sector; and some guidance on ways to deal

GAME CHANGING ALTERATIONS TO THE C19-TERS UIF BENEFITS If you or any business or organisation you know is considering retrenching staff or putting them on short time now, please read this first (and pass it on) – or you could be missing out on a real opportunity to support and

Many organisations, facing significant drops in funding and other income, as well as the inability to carry out many of their projects, are considering temporary or even permanent shutting of operations, and looking for advice on how to support employees at this time.  There is much discussion (and confusion) around

Every day and every hour brings messages about new initiatives and partnerships to deal with the health and economic crisis in a holistic way and to support and join together all citizens in flattening the curve.

While the earth (and we personally) may welcome the compulsory reset of the lockdown, our beneficiaries and organisations are going to be hard hit by the halting of many projects. NGOs across South Africa have been a step ahead in taking responsible action, and many have already suspended programs and

The times are uncertain, the going is tough and financial realities are biting. The non-profit sector is hard hit but undaunted and we at NGOLAW feel lucky to serve and assist so many who remain positive and who are taking action, day by day, to improve lives, increase opportunity, protect

The panic: ngoLAW has received a number of queries from non-profit clients concerned about notices received from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) letting them know that their fundraising raffles or competitions are unlawful/unauthorised. The under-resourced non-profit sector tends to feel aggrieved at any ‘new’ requirements imposed on them, as compliance