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After a massive outcry from civil society, Finance committee refuses to rubber-stamp greylisting bill (Daily Maverick)

11 October 2022

Knitting clubs, church choirs and community sports clubs would have to register with the Department of Social Development if the General Laws Amendment Bill on combating money laundering and terrorist financing remains unchanged. But after sharp criticism of the 9½ days for public comment, more consultations are planned.

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Terrorism financing: The perfect ruse for a state security clampdown on NGOs and churches
NGOs are under attack by the South African state again – including the knitting clubs (Daily Maverick)
NPO Act: Draft Regulations update from ngoLAW
Social development department ‘unsuitable’ for NPO registration (Business Day)
All eyes on social development dept to register NPOs to avoid greylisting (EWN)
Greylisting bill’s registration requirements for nonprofits to be refined (Daily Maverick)
MPs must follow Treasury in respecting civil society independence – IRR (PoliticsWeb)
Period for public comments on greylisting bill extended after NPO sector raises red flags (Daily Maverick)
SA at 85% risk of being greylisted, so determined political will needed – and learning from Mauritius: report (Daily Maverick)
Treasury to address NPO concerns over General Laws Amendment Bill (Business Day)

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