Legal lowdown: Navigating South African nonprofit law
“Nonprofits can’t afford to ignore the rules — but understanding them doesn’t have to be overwhelming.”In the latest episode of the #Nonprofit Matters Podcast, host Sarah Scarth is joined by two of South Africa’s most respected legal experts Nicole Copley of NGO Law and Ricardo Wyngaard of Ricardo Wyngaard Attorneys for an eye-opening conversation on legal compliance, governance, and the everyday realities of running a nonprofit within the law.Between them, Nicole and Ricardo have more than six decades of experience working with nonprofits across the country, and they’ve seen it all — from compliance confusion and tax myths to the complexities of the Master’s Office and the emerging challenges of AI. This discussion pulls back the curtain on the legal essentials every nonprofit should know.Find episode notes and our free toolkit to complement this episode on the Hashtag Nonprofit website: https://hashtagnonprofit.org/features-and-resources/the-nonprofit-matters-podcast/episode-2-legal-lowdown-navigating-south-african-nonprofit-law
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The impact of international funding cuts on South African nonprofits
South African nonprofits are facing a critical moment. With international funding cuts from major players like USAID and PEPFAR, thesector is confronting very real challenges: program sustainability, staffing pressures, and the ongoing impact of vital work in communities across the country.To help unpack this complex landscape, our host for this episode, Clara Kwizera (South African Country Manager at iZinga Assist) speaks to Audrey Elster (Executive Director, RaithFoundation),Nyasha Njela (Director, RevolutioniseInternational), andLouise Driver (Executive Director,Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa).Our powerhouse guests share insights on:How nonprofits can rethink funding models and reduce reliance on internationaldonorsThe importance of local philanthropy and community engagementPractical ways to push back on donor expectations that don’t reflect on-the-ground realitiesBuilding resilience and collective action in times of systemic change If you care about the sustainability of South African nonprofits, this is a conversation you can’t miss.CreditsHost: Clara KwizeraGuests: Audrey Elster, Louise Driver, Nyasha NjelaPodcast Producer: Ruendree GovinderSound Engineering: LIFEBrand https://lifebrand.co.za/Support: LV and Ivy Middleton Charitable Trust
The Nonprofit Matters Podcast ibrought to you by Hashtag Nonprofit: the show where we tackle the real, complex, and often unspoken challenges of working in South Africa’s nonprofit sector. From ethical dilemmas and leadership struggles to funding cuts, legal hurdles, and burnout, this is a space for honest conversations about what it really takes to keep doing good.
This podcast is made possible thanks to the generous support of the LV and Ivy Middleton Charitable Trust.
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