GVR: What you need to know

Article was written by Katleho Selepe, Candidate Attorney, checked by Lauren Squier, Associate and released [...]

GVR: Does a general valuation roll ever close?

This article was originally produced and published by Schindlers Attorneys. This article examines the legal [...]

How to fix incorrect valuations/categorisations of properties “in between” property rolls

This article was written and published by Schindler’s Attorneys.  It often happens that property owners [...]

Take Action: How to campaign

This is often a vital part of the work of  local community organisations (LCO) ⎼ [...]

Take Action: How to petition & get info

Let us petition A petition is a known method for informing the council and its [...]

Take Action: Why we have the Promotion of Access to Information Act

Access to information is crucial for upholding constitutional values such as transparency, openness, participation, and [...]

Billing – My bill is wrong. Now what?

If it has not happened to you, it has certainly happened to someone in your [...]

The Basics: Types of non-profit organisations explained

There are three legal structures for non-profit entities in South Africa, namely voluntary associations, trusts [...]

The Basics: How to become a Public Benefit Organisation

Being registered as a Public Benefit Organisation, or PBO, is an excellent method to not [...]

The Basics: The chair, secretary, treasurer explained

The general rule is that committee members should meet monthly, while general meetings that are [...]