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There is Power in Resolve

By Juanita Pardesi There is power in having resolve in business. Non-profits also have to function effectively and efficiently to deliver social impact – and so must apply the same tenacious “enterprising spirit” to their operations, that Adam Smith wrote about. Leaders, who have experience going through tumultuous times, will tell you that success against [...]
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Letter of Appreciation from Harmony Khoza

Seriti Institute Abstract Harmony Khoza joined Seriti in January 2019, as an Intern. The Global White Lion Protection Trust was proud to partner with Seriti Institute, and directed independent donor funding into an internship program for strenghthening emerging leadership. The internship provided Harmony with exposure to all elements of operations management, the practice of community [...]
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Don’t ignore these aspects of the land panel report

Seriti Institute Abstract The Presidential Advisory Panel Report on Land Reform and Agriculture makes some suggestions that have received little public attention, being overshaddowed by the interest in the debate surrounding expropriation without compensation. This article highlights these neglected, yet important aspects of the report and helps to broaden the narrative around this topic. This [...]
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Don’t be afraid of EWC

By Reg RumneyMuch energy has been expended on backing – or opposing – the dreaded three-letter abbreviation EWC or Expropriation without Compensation. But EWC is not to be feared and may not even make it into law. There is a 50-50 chance it will not pass muster in Parliament, according to a member of the [...]
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The International Youth Contest of Social Advertising Against Corruption

Seriti Institute Competition Details Seriti Institute is proud to have been asked by the Department of Public Service And Administration, RSA to help promote this competition and invite participation from youth within our networks. This is a national project that requires participation by all stakeholders; it is supported by BRICS and member countries. Young people [...]
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A solution for the poor performance of civil society organisations

By Juanita Pardesi NGOS in South Africa often have and wonderful ideas about how to help other people but sometimes can’t help themselves. Skilful Spaces which offers skills development programmes for children aged 5-17 years, was one such NGO that needed assistance in setting up a proper structure and a system, and got that aid […]

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Communicating through Writing with Reg Rumney

Reg Rumney is a skilled journalist and writer who regularly contributes to both print media and online publications. He has been an important figure in South African financial and economics journalism for more than 20 years and has achieved a great many things for South African journalism.   As part of the Seriti Solutions Exchange, […]

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Call for EoI: Support to Non-Profits and Civil Society Organisations

Seriti Institute invites NPOs, NPCs and CBOs to submit Expression of Interest applications to receive support through the Seriti Solutions Exchange platform, which helps non-profits and civil society organisations work more effectively and efficiently to achieve greater impact. Deadline for submissions is 28 February 2019. Seriti provides support to qualifying organisations in three focus areas, […]

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Seriti TALKS

Seriti Institute is hosting a day of lively discussions on Friday, 26 October 2018 about issues faced in community development work. Four 1-hour sessions are planned, each focussing on one of the outcomes from Seriti’s Theory of Change. This Seriti TALKS, facilitated by Dugan Fraser, will explore areas of collaboration, innovation and new technologies that […]

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