Mashirika ya Kijamii
The Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) stated on April 23, 2026, that it will take serious legal measures against groups receiving, transferring, or using foreign currency outside the formal banking system. The directive aims to ensure civil society operations align with their purposes and national financial security.
Imeripotiwa na AI
In November 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster in South Africa, following civil society advocacy. The move invokes emergency provisions under the Disaster Management Act to mobilise resources. Analysts from the Institute for Security Studies stress the need for stronger partnerships between government and NGOs to address the crisis effectively.
Political scientist Julien Talpin explains in Le Monde how the state's treatment of associations limits their ability to organize public anger on the streets. He argues that this policy weakens democracy by hindering key civil society actors. The article highlights concrete examples of this dynamic.