Elizayo Blog

To build an organization that creates lasting, systemic change, we must have the courage to start with a Question and remain in that space of uncertainty for a while

At Elizayo, we believe that a strong, independent civil society is the heartbeat of South Africa’s democracy. For nearly 30 years, our sector has operated under a framework of transparency and collaboration. But right now, that foundation is under threat. A new draft amendment Bill, recently published by National Treasury, marks a radical and alarming shift in how the state intends to "govern" non-profit organisations (NPOs). If passed in its current form, it won’t just regul