Category Archives: Resources
Take Action: Why we have the Promotion of Access to Information Act
Access to information is crucial for upholding constitutional values such as transparency, openness, participation, and [...]
GVR: Does a general valuation roll ever close?
Do General Valuation Rolls Ever Truly Close? Originally produced and published by HBG Schindlers Attorneys. [...]
Activate: Fundraising and your organisation
A Guide to Fundraising for Local Community Organisations Local Community Organizations (LCOs) often seek funding [...]
Municipal Law: 10 laws that are important to municipalities
All law effects local government but there are some pieces of legislation that make specific [...]
How to secure your community
Revenue Opportunities for Residents Associations Many Local Community Organizations (LCOs) and Residents’ Associations (RAs) were [...]
Activate: Getting people involved
Why Pursue Community Activation? Community activation offers significant benefits to organizations or projects by: Sustaining [...]
Overview of South African Municipal Governance, Budgeting, and Community Participation
The South African government operates across three spheres—national, provincial, and local—which are distinct, interdependent, and [...]
Revenue: Why monthly membership models work
Associations that develop member strategies early on and encourage their members to make monthly contributions, [...]
The Basics: What are founding documents?
All successful non-profit associations have one thing in common – they are guided by a [...]
The Basics: Getting your organisation started
Community organisations are the backbone of any community. They come in various forms, shapes and [...]