South African TV news channel Newzroom Afrika broadcast an interview with Inyathelo Executive Director Nazeema Mohamed on 7 April. Host Thabo Mdluli  interviewed Nazeema about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on NPOs, and how organisations can best navigate this challenging time.

The April-May issue of Business Brief magazine carries a feature on Governance and Accountability, quoting Inyathelo Financial Director Soraya Joonas. "There must be clarity on how board and management roles differ and where board members' roles begin and end,” says Soraya in the article. Inyathelo's Good Governance Guide advises that the emphasis should be on "developing internal systems to delegate authority and provide oversight, thereby adapting to a longer term vision and taking into account the different levels of decision making within an organisation.”

Many people are eager to play their part during the lockdown and to assist the most vulnerable people in our society. Fortunately, the City of Cape Town has set up dedicated channels for donations. Read this handy guide below to find out how and what you can donate. The Community Chest, amongst others, is also geared to collect and distribute goods: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | https://www.comchest.org.za/.

17 March 2020

Inyathelo has taken an executive and board decision that management and staff will work remotely (out of the office) from Wednesday 18 March 2020 until 27 March, 2020.  Staff will continue to attend to their normal work programmes as far as possible, and will be contactable via email and cell phone, or via the email address :  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Government appears to be steaming ahead with a Social Sector Summit, bringing together NGOs and CBOs later this month in Johannesburg. There’s just one problem: none of the major organisations active in the sector have been invited.

Well-resourced, centrally-located, affordable and attractive work spaces are in short supply in Cape Town. Inyathelo, however, is offering a new office space for rent, in addition to its popular hot desks and conference/training facilities.

What is the work of civil society in South Africa now? Will we wait for government to lead the way, or will we ourselves question what is asked of our organisation? And what is the role of Inyathelo?

This was at the core of an Inyathelo Breakfast on the 2^nd Floor dialogue, which aimed to provide space for energetic and provocative engagement on key issues facing civil society and South Africa.

Accounting and tax terms, registration and processes can be confusing for many non-profit organisations (NPOs) – yet being informed and up to date can make the difference between a healthy organisation and one that is struggling to survive.

To address this need, Inyathelo (The South African Institute for Advancement) regularly holds a popular financial reporting and tax workshop, and complementary advisory sessions, to develop understanding of financial and donor reporting, audits and taxes.

It is with deep sadness that Inyathelo heard of the passing of Mr Allan Gray, founder of Allan Gray Ltd, Allan Gray Australia and the Orbis Group.

While highly respected as an investor and business leader, we remember his support of entrepreneurship and education, and engagement in strategic philanthropy through the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and the Allan and Gill Gray Foundation. Mr Gray supported many causes from wildlife to mental health, and as you will recall, in 2011 he was the recipient of our Inyathelo Award for Lifetime Philanthropy.

The board is ultimately responsible for the governance of an NPO and can contribute to its success or failure. Unaware of this, many South African non-profit organisations (NPOs) do not pay sufficient attention to recruiting and nurturing their board members, according to Inyathelo, The South African Institute for Advancement.