The South African Institute for Advancement has released a report into government's proposed new policy framework for South African civil society. The Institute commissioned the research when it became evident that government was exploring the implementation of a new NPO Act. The current Non-Profit Organisations Act, No 71 of 1997 replaced the former Fundraising Act which the apartheid regime set up to prevent funding reaching organisations advocating for democracy. Inyathelo Executive … [Read more...] about A new non-profit Act for South Africa?
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27% of SA undergraduate students complete their studies in the minimum time
Study shows that: Less than 50% of students complete their degrees Only 10% of black students gain access to university Less than 5% of those 10% complete their degrees Inyathelo: The South African Institute for Advancement has published a comprehensive new report on the key access and success challenges facing public higher education in South Africa. In-depth interviews were conducted at 18 of the country's 23 public universities for the study, Student Access and Success: Issues and … [Read more...] about 27% of SA undergraduate students complete their studies in the minimum time
Tax breaks for philanthropists welcomed
Inyathelo: The South African Institute for Advancement has welcomed the relaxation of tax legislation for philanthropists and other grantmakers whose donations and personal giving makes such a significant contribution towards sustainable social change in South Africa. In his budget speech yesterday, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan acknowledged that the current regulations are "unduly restrictive". Over the past two years, the Private Philanthropy Circle, a network of local philanthropic … [Read more...] about Tax breaks for philanthropists welcomed
