Minister Zulu to Update on Measures to Address the Recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force Mutual Evaluation Report

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24 June 2023 

Media Advisory

 

As part of measures to address the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force, Minister Zulu will provide an update to the public regarding the registration and de-registration of non-compliant Non-Profit Organisations.

 

The Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) sector is one of the most important institutions which serve as an extension of service delivery to poor and vulnerable South Africans who constantly depend on basic social services, in the form of food, clothing, and rehabilitation. Some of these NPOs also provide housing, rehabilitation for persons with substance users and the fight against gender-based violence and femicide.

 

To this end, the Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, will on Sunday, 25 June, give an update on the significance of NPO compliance, Deregistration, and the alcohol and anti-substance abuse programme.

 

Following the public outcry on the NPO deregistration in 2012, the department introduced a developmental approach to support non-compliant NPOs, by conducting roadshows across the country to assist non-compliant NPOs to comply in line with the NPO Act 71 of 1997. After this process, the Minister of Social Development has since approved the lifting of the moratorium and the commencement of the deregistration for non-compliant NPOs.

 

The Minister will in the build-up to the International Commemoration of Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, under the theme, “People first: Stop Stigma and Discrimination, Strengthen Prevention”, update South Africans about progress and plans in the fight against substance abuse in the country.

 

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the media briefing planned as follows:                

 

Date:   Sunday, 25 June 2023

Time:   10h00

Virtual: www.dsdtv.org.za

Venue: 1035 Schoeman Street, Tshedimosetso House, GCIS in Hatfield, Pretoria

 

Commemoration of Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

 

Date:    Monday, 26 June 2023

Time:   10h00  

Virtual: www.dsdtv.org.za

Venue: Nkanyisa Recovery Centre in Randfontein, West Rand, Gauteng Province

 

Media can RSVP by contacting Ms Nomfundo Xulu-Lentsoane on 0664806845 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Mr Jaconia Kobue on 0632495120 / Mr Jaconia Kobue This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

 

ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

 

Media enquiries may be forwarded to Ms Lumka Oliphant on 0834848067 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.