An analysis of the administrative and regulatory framework of non-profit organizations in post-apartheid South Africa
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2024
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University of the Western Cape
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The study analyzes the current legislative framework and administrative regulatory framework in order to assess how it has assisted non-profit organizations (NPOs) to flourish. The research findings reflect that significant work has been done by NPOs both in terms of complying with the law, regulatory framework, as well as being strategic service delivery partners in contemporary South Africa. Despite the significant strides NPOs have made on governance and accountability functions, there is still some work that needs to be done with regards to enforcement, recourse, and consequences. The primary objectives of the study are as follows: To examine the provision of the Fund-Raising Act of 1978 legislation as a background to policy attempts at regulating the activities of non-profit organizations. To examine the provisions of the Non-Profit Organisations Act of 1997 with the view to highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. To discuss the theoretical perspective, the research findings of the study and the role that can be played by NPOs in post-apartheid South Africa. To suggest ways in which the legislation might be improved in order to enhance the activities of non-profit organizations in local economic development in contemporary South Africa.
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Institutional framework, Local economic development, Service delivery, Strategic partnerships, Public awareness